This story appears in the March 2009 issue of National Geographic magazine. Jiuzhaigou means "valley of nine villages," because it once harbored nine, but other numbers are more significant now.

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One of the park’s largest areas, the Golden Gate Meadow, is a popular spot for families for picnics, kite-flying and other outdoor activities. Gardens and accessible cliff walks border the ...

Keep an eye on how long the children are engaged and try again another time. Join your child in trying the Lazy Cat, the Turtle, the Lemon or all of these relaxation activities! Download a PDF version ...

Jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treating and haunted houses, oh my! What isn't fang-tastic about Halloween? Not much at all as far as we're concerned. If you agree that Halloween is the best holiday of ...

Last week, we outlined team-building activities for remote and hybrid teams. But what about when you work in person? Here are some proven ways to bring people closer—even when they’re already ...