Trash found in U.S. national parks can be a window into the past

14 lesser-known ancient sites, a two-toned lobster, and a 2,500-year-old flame. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. September 18, 2019 Treasured Trash In national parks and other public land around the United States, some archaeologists recommend that visitors avoid cleaning up trash that appears old. What may be considered litter to some could be a protected cultural heritage object. Read More → 14 Lesser-Known Ancient Sites Unknown ancient sites can let you walk in the footsteps of ancient people without the crowds. The ruins of the Roman city Volubilis in Morocco and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Italy, are just some examples of the many overlooked archaeological sites our readers shared. Read more → TURKEY Yanartaş The flames within this mountain near Turkey’s Olympos Valley have been burning for at least 2,500 years, fueled by methane seeping through the vents. Read more → Atlas Obscura Trips Bhutan’s Festivals and Cliffside Temples Join us next April on this 11-day trip as we experience Bhutan during its most beautiful time of year, taking in the country's dramatic Himalayan landscapes as we go. Meeting spiritual leaders as well as hip-hop dancers, visiting start-up centers and ancient fortresses, we'll explore the delicate balance between progress and tradition. Learn more → Found: A Two-Toned Lobster A captain recently discovered an unusual lobster off the coast of Stonington, Maine. Speckled brown on one side and creamsicle-orange on the other, the lobster's two colors meet in what appears to be an unnaturally straight line right down the middle. Read more → Fossil-Hunting Kids There is ample opportunity for amateur fossil hunters of any age to find something out there if they look in the right place. But it's kids’ endless curiosity, short stature, and willingness to get dirty that makes them particularly great fossil hunters. Read more → LADISPOLI, ITALY Torre Flavia The ruins of this medieval military fortification built on the beach near Ladispoli, Rome, are destined to crumble into the sea. Read more → Sponsored by Icelandair Ancient Kjolur Trail Located on a desert plateau in the highlands of Iceland, this long winding road leads travelers across a historic glacial shortcut that was written about in the Sagas, used by famous sheep thieves, and forgotten for a century. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222