It is long believed by Native Americans that the hot spring water carries sacred healing powers. Jesuit missionary Father de ...

The body of Joanna Ruth Shields, 37, was discovered near Sykes Hot Springs in the Ventana Wilderness after hikers alerted ...

The Monterey County coroner's office has determined a cause of death for a Big Sur hiker whose body was found in early April ...

A driver veered into the southbound lanes of Mountain View Drive and struck a vehicle, killing its driver and injuring three ...

Diagram showing critical reservoir levels at Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. Land Desk diagram with data from the Bureau of ...

For a small-town experience, check out a mountain town in Colorado with a famous hot spring, access to outdoor adventures, ...

National parks are breathtaking, but they can overshadow other parks across the country. Here are 50 scenic parks to add to your list of must-see locations.

A proposed mining project by a Canadian company has renewed concerns over the future of California’s renowned Hot Creek fishery. A Canadian mining company’s search for gold could threaten California’s ...

A new initiative to revitalize waterways in Colorado Springs is taking shape. It’s built on decades of past plans and research. The project, known as the COS Creek Plan, targets environmental ...

From Yellowstone's geysers to Acadia's rocky coastline, discover what makes each of America's 63 national parks worth visiting.

That emerald-green mineral pool might look like swamp water, but trust me, it’s pure liquid relaxation from deep underground. Photo credit: Vincent Leger Nestled in the Coast Range mountains, Wilbur ...

Idaho doesn’t do relaxation halfway. It throws you into it. No warning. No warm-up. One minute you’re on a road that feels like it leads to nowhere. The next, steam in the air, wild mountains watching ...