With the government shutdown that began over a spending bill now nearing a full month, national parks are starting to see far ...

From North America to Europe and beyond, these breathtaking mountain ranges let you witness ancient glaciers up close, ...

Craig Rathkamp took this photo in his back yard in the Valley of a migrating Turkey Vulture that had rested in an Arizona ...

Most people come to Sequoia National Park to see the biggest trees in the world. But the forest is alive with fascinating animals too.

The first snow since spring is forecast for some across the western U.S., while others can expect a dose of heavy rain and flooding.

Southern Europe is a living museum, a region where history and artistry blend seamlessly into everyday life. Its cities are ...

A case of bubonic plague linked to a flea bite has been confirmed in South Lake Tahoe; authorities are stepping up ...

With friendly owners and servers, the quirky Merry Go Round Chinese restaurant near Mount Whitney in California is a welcome ...

A vivid dream of immigration scrutiny blends nostalgia and critique, weaving a tapestry of America’s allure and flaws through ...

On my first day in office as Colombia’s president just over 15 years ago, I met with the leaders of four indigenous peoples in the Sierra Nevada ...

Ponderosa is the tree equivalent of a big yellow lab waiting on the front porch, eager to welcome you home at the end of a ...

New weather stations are helping California forecasters better predict flooding from damaging storms called the 'pineapple ...