Alnwick Garden is one of England’s most beautiful year-round attractions — but it’s also home to 100 of the world’s deadliest plants. The garden is adjacent to Alnwick Castle, the residence of the Dukes of Northumberland for more than 700 years. Duchess Jane Percy is fascinated by the poisonous nature of plants, and wanted to share that with the world. (MORE: Signs You Have Allergies and Don't Know It) “I felt that most children I knew would be more interested...

Fall is here, and that means an explosion of brilliant fall foliage. We have the latest status of fall foliage and when you can expect the seasonal peak in the maps below. (JUMP TO REGION:Northeast | Southeast | Midwest | West | U.S.) We'd love to see your breathtaking fall photos. Upload them to us at weather.com, post themto The Weather Channel Facebook pageor tweet them to us.You can check out all the amazing photos in our fall foliage photos/video...

For the first time in a decade, the Windy City has the world's busiest airport. With more than 585,000 flights taking off from O'Hare International Airport in the first seven months of 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration announced the Chicago airport has surpassed Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as the world's busiest. It's the first time since 2004 that Chicago has held the title. This data gives Chicago the title of the world's busiest airport based on the number of departing...

Kakslauttanen Hotel and Igloo Village, Saariselka, Finland The Hotel Kakslauttanen and Igloo Village in Finland is home to unique thermal glass igloos that offer some of the best views of the Northern Lights. (Courtesy of Hotel Kakslauttanen and Igloo Village) Every serious traveler's bucket list includes viewing the Northern Lights(or aurora borealis), one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. And many will no doubt be traveling to the Nordic countries this winter for prime viewing of the stunning display, especially since...

Indoor Pool 1, Grossinger’s Catskill Resort and Hotel, Liberty, N.Y., 2011. (Marisa Scheinfeld) With her photo series on the ghost hotels of New York’s Catskills Mountains, photographer MarisaScheinfeldcaptures eerie remnants of her hometown in the Catskills, and the crumbling and decaying structures that were once vacation destinations. These hotels, once bustling with activity, are now silent and overtaken by nature. The elements have taken their toll on the buildings after years of neglect. "As structures deteriorate, rainfall entering buildings can...

A Southern California man's body was recovered over the weekend in Zion National Park when he was trapped by floodwaters in a popular hiking canyon. Douglas YoshiVo, 34, was killed Saturday in the "Narrows," a well-known destination in the Utah park where hikers walk through shallow water in a canyon with steep walls, said National Park Service spokesman David Eaker. Vo and his friend began their hike early Saturday, but the rapidly-flowing water forced the pair to retreat to higher...

With its luxurious resorts, white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, the Maldives is known as a luxury destination. Its tourism industry has been steadily growing the past few years. In 2013, the stunning archipelago located in the Indian Ocean welcomed more than a million visitors, according to Maldives' Minivan News. But there's a dark side to paradise. Not far from the Maldives' capital of Male, only a half-hour boat ride away, mountains of trash and waste pile up on Thilafushi island,...

Peter Stewart became interested in the living environments of Hong Kong and the symmetry and architecture throughout the region. (Peter Stewart) Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated regions of the world. With only 424 square miles,it is home to more than 7 million people. So when it comes to housing its residents, the only way to go is up. Australia-based photographer Peter Stewart was inspired by Hong Kong's cramped apartments and towering skyscrapers, and the result was...

7. Himeji Castle, Japan Through the centuries, the monarchs of the world have built gigantic castles to protect themselves from their enemies and invading armies. Most were built on high hills or other strategic places to enhance their fortifications. But, while castles were initially built for protection, successive generations of rulers eventually made changes to their stunning fortresses, expanding and updating for both protection and beautification over time. Most of the larger castles that remain today have been partially rebuilt...

A view of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. (Ercan Karakas/Creative Commons) The number of flights canceled at Chicago’s Midway and O’Hare airports ahead of possible thunderstorms rose again by the afternoon. The Chicago Tribune reported that by 3:30 p.m. as many as 800 flights were canceled between both O'Hare International and Midway Airports. Although Chicago isn't under a severe watch, severalsevere thunderstorm watcheshave been posted for parts of the southern Plains and Midwest. (FORECAST: Severe Weather Threat) Passengers on flights that...

Fall brings shorter days and cooler nights, which sets the stage for the leaves to change color.The beautiful colors of fall are one of the things to look forward to most about the season. If you have plans to enjoy the fall season and do some traveling, here are a few places with the best fall weather. Fall color in Acadia National Park, Maine. (National Park Service) Northeast Acadia National Park in DowneastMaine sees its peak foliage in mid-October and...

Salton Riviera, California Whether deserted because of storms, volcanic eruptions or human conflicts, abandoned structures worldwide can offer a glimpse into what life might have been like in the past. Some of the abandoned areas have been forsaken completely, falling into disrepair from neglect, while others have been consciously preserved as historical monuments. Here we take a look at 12 of these uninhabited sites that have been preserved in time, beginning with Salton Riviera in California. The Salton Riviera lies...