Journeys

Early Societies of Oceania; 3500 BCE - 500 BCE

Posted on September 23 2021

Many love to study the Australian Aborignes as a culture and a historical society, but did you know that before they were Australians, the continent we know and love today was originally known as Oceania? A well populated and fascinating arena filled with migrating cultures that cultivated the lands around...

Indo-European Migration Routes; 4000 BCE - 1000 BCE

Posted on September 23 2021

The earliest inhabitants of the United Kingdom mixed with the cultures and genes of various invaders and left no distinctly original indigenous peoples. But there are quite a lot of European indigenous cultures that still live on today! The Sami, Yennish, Irish Travellers, and more are all considered indigenous people...

Ancient Asian Civilizations, 3000 BCE - 1000 BCE

Posted on September 23 2021

This map shows the locations where the beauty of the Asian indigenous cultures began! Utilizing the fertile grounds around them, several groups built themselves up all around the Asian continent. In fact, of the many ancient civilizations that are familiar to us from our history textbooks, the Indus Valley peoples...

Five National Parks that are Perfect for the Fall

Posted on September 23 2021

As the cooling breezes of fall begin to wash over your home, and the scent of nutmeg and cloves scent the air, you might start wondering if there's anything you can do to ensure you see those beautiful fall colors this year. We're here to tell you there absolutely is! We've picked our top five National Parks to see the fall colors this year.

August Explorers Club: Back to School with Maps101!

Posted on August 01 2021

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July Explorers Club: A Whimsical Map of Fairyland

Posted on July 01 2021

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Inside the Debate on National Park Reservations—and How to Manage Them This Summer

Posted on June 29 2021

This summer, five popular national parks are keeping their COVID-era reservation systems. Some argue that this is necessary, but others think the reservation system limits accessibility.

Which National Park Should You Visit?

Posted on June 22 2021

Which National Park should you visit this summer? With 63 National Parks in the U.S., there's something for everyone, whether you like hiking, or camping, or swimming, or sight-seeing ... you get the idea. So we've created a small flowchart to help you pick!

The 10 Least Visited National Parks in the U.S.

Posted on June 14 2021

Most of these parks are difficult to get to, and half are in Alaska. They’re ideal for adventurers who crave solitude.

Monday June 14 Cartography Inspiration

Posted on June 14 2021

Where we’re finding inspiration this week

Map of 47 of the World’s Best National Parks

Posted on June 08 2021

We made a map of the world’s best national parks, according to a list created by the blog “Trekkn"

Map: Where to view the June 10 “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse

Posted on June 07 2021

Just two weeks after the May 26 lunar eclipse, we’re in for another celestial treat: a solar eclipse!

Explorers Club: Adventures to National Parks!

Posted on June 01 2021

Happy June! This month, we're writing about National Parks. Need a gift for your Dad, the explorer? Check out our Father's Day Maps!

Monday May 31 Cartography Inspiration

Posted on May 28 2021

Where we’re finding inspiration this week

The Best Restaurants in the U.S.

Posted on May 25 2021

We linked together ten of the best restaurants in America to create the dream roadtrip for foodies

Monday May 24 Cartography Inspiration

Posted on May 24 2021

Where we’re finding inspiration this week

Where to view the May 26 “Super Flower Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse

Posted on May 21 2021

In astrology, lunar eclipses are harbingers of change and evolution.

Everything You Need to Know Before Driving Route 66

Posted on May 19 2021

Route 66, "The Mother Road" of America, was first commissioned in 1926.

The Most Popular Roadtrips on Every Continent

Posted on May 17 2021

A road leading to El Chaltén in Argentina

There are driving adventures to be had all over the globe!

Monday May 17 Carto Inspiration Round Up

Posted on May 17 2021

Where we're finding inspiration this week

The Best American Road Trip Routes

Posted on May 10 2021

An illustrated map showing four roadtrips: Pacific Coast Highway, Route 66, Blue Ridge Parkway, and a route linking together a few National Parks in Colorado, Utah, and Montana.

Explore four of the most popular roadtrips in the U.S.!

Where did Cinco de Mayo originate?

Posted on May 03 2021

The holiday started with a battle in Puebla de Los Angeles but is now a celebration of Mexican culture.

The Ultimate Stargazing Roadtrip

Posted on May 03 2021

Here’s the best way to link 10 popular International Dark Sky parks in the U.S.

Explorers Club: Prepare for summer roadtrips!

Posted on May 01 2021

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Introduction to Our May Theme: Roadtrips

Posted on April 30 2021

Who isn’t planning a roadtrip this summer?

How Easy is it, Really, To Only Eat Local Foods?

Posted on April 27 2021

Our blog writer ate only locally for one day. Here’s how it went.

Monday April 26 Carto Inspiration Round Up

Posted on April 26 2021

Where we’re finding inspiration this week

A Map of Where the 2021 Oscar-Nominated Best Picture Films Take Place

Posted on April 23 2021

Of the eight films nominated, half take place in the Midwest!

A Conversation With the Authors of Island Visions

Posted on April 21 2021

We chatted with the authors of "Island Visions," a book about the mysterious and wonderful Channel Islands.

Five Climate Activists of Color Who Lead the Movement

Posted on April 20 2021

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues the world faces and is increasingly becoming an issue of environmental justice.

Monday April 19 Carto Inspiration Round Up

Posted on April 19 2021

Where we’re finding inspiration this week!

Maps to Enhance Your Bird Watching This Migratory Season

Posted on April 13 2021

4,000 bird species are migratory, and April marks the beginning of their return to the Northern Hemisphere.

Monday April 12 Cartography Inspiration Round Up

Posted on April 12 2021

Where we’re finding inspiration this week

For your bucket list: Five of the most sustainable cities in the world

Posted on April 06 2021

Unsurprisingly, three of them are in Europe

An Attempt to Map “The Most Popular Easter Candy” by State

Posted on April 02 2021

Maps on Easter Eggs, with a message: Happy Easter from Maps.com!

A discussion on "Google Trends" data and pop culture’s influence on Easter candy

Explorers Club: The Progress of Spring

Posted on April 01 2021

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Celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors

Posted on March 25 2021

Photo by Debashis RC Biswas via Unsplash Map and story by Ali Harford __ Happy Holi! What better way is there to banish the darkness of winter and celebrate the beginning of spring than by dousing your community in a riot of color? This year, Holi, or the Festival of...

A Cross-Country Motorcycle Ride To Celebrate Women's Rights

Posted on March 25 2021

Women’s Motorcycle Tours is planning a cross-country trip on the 101-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.

The Illegal Task of Mapping the Paris Catacombs

Posted on March 17 2021

"Cataphiles," or urban explorers, use hand-drawn maps based on years of collective memory.

Highlighting Five Fantastic Women in the Geospatial Industry

Posted on March 09 2021

STEM fields, including geospatial, still employ mostly men.

Five Organizations You Should Follow in the #DiversifyOutdoors Movement

Posted on February 20 2021

A hiking trail winds through moss-covered trees

Outdoor recreation is dominated by while males, but that’s something we can all help change

On the Survival of Polynesian Voyaging: Hōkūleʻa lives on

Posted on February 19 2021

In a conversation with Lehua Kamalu, a Navigator with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, we discuss Polynesian wayfinding and the upcoming Moananuiākea Voyage, which will circumnavigate the Pacific Ocean.

No One Can Agree on How to Celebrate Presidents’ Day

Posted on February 15 2021

Do we celebrate Washington’s birthday? Lincoln’s? All presidents? It depends on the state.

Valentine's Day Guide

Posted on February 12 2021

Maps of the world’s most romantic places and best chocolate shops

How to Use a Sextant

Posted on February 10 2021

What began in 1759 as one of the most useful navigational tools still plays an important role in seafaring today.

Explorers who circumnavigated the globe

Posted on February 08 2021

These little-known explorers traveled the globe by ship, by plane, by spacecraft and by bicycle!

Introduction to February's theme: Black History Month and Explorers

Posted on February 05 2021

Come one, come all geography enthusiasts, travelers, explorers, eternal learners: this month we’re making maps about Black History Month and Explorers. Why Explorers? February 3 is International Map Day, which we celebrated this year by writing about the life of Marco Polo and his adventures along the Silk Road....

Four of the First Black Explorers

Posted on February 05 2021

From the 14^th century to modern day, these explorers changed history

Our fate lies in the paws of an immortal groundhog

Posted on February 02 2021

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2, meaning six more weeks of winter. But what did the groundhogs nearest your hometown see?

Fact vs. Fiction in the Netflix series "Marco Polo"

Posted on January 29 2021

Did Marco Polo actually cross seas, deserts, and travel the Silk Road? Yes. The geographic descriptions within Marco Polo’s book, “The Travels of Marco Polo”, can be followed by explorers even today. While the show represents Mongolia and China well, the actual film locations were in Kazakhstan and Malaysia.

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Early Societies of Oceania; 3500 BCE - 500 BCE

Indo-European Migration Routes; 4000 BCE - 1000 BCE

Ancient Asian Civilizations, 3000 BCE - 1000 BCE

Five National Parks that are Perfect for the Fall

August Explorers Club: Back to School with Maps101!