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Hanging Out on the Edge of the Boundary Waters in Ely, Minnesota

Sometimes it feels like Ely’s purpose in life is to make people less afraid of the woods. Nestled on the edge of Superior National Forest, Ely is home to two internationally recognized wildlife centers, the Root Beer Lady Museum, and has more places to hike, bike, and paddle than you can cover in a lifetime.

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Watching Hot Lava and the Ocean Get Together in Hawaii Will Change How You See the Earth

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Watching molten rock bubble up from below the waves and pour into the ocean is a singular experience. All around you waves crash against the rocks, sending clouds of steam into the air, while liquid orange fire cuts through the mist and pours into the ocean causing the dark grey water to spit and hiss.

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