While large earthquakes are uncommon, small tremors do occur in New York. Here's what to know.

What if one road could take you from misty mountains to red rocks, staggering ocean cliffs to historic seaside towns? Good ...

Now, Hill worries they may be losing their chance at federal protection.

In the forests of the southeastern United States, dense tree cover dominates most landscapes. That's why the Appalachian Trail is sometimes nicknamed "The Green Tunnel." But avid hikers know that ...

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal ...

Kingdom Come State Park, perched atop one of Kentucky’s highest mountains, offers another perspective on the region’s natural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The North Carolina ski industry is preparing for one of its most important weekends of the season. The weekend leading up to ...

One person was hospitalized following a crash in Bedford County on Saturday, according to firefighters. Dirt bike rider allegedly spits on resident, kicks teen in Henry County: sheriff Henry County ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a column written by scientists and collaborators of the ...

Scientists say this underground feature, known as the Northern Appalachian Anomaly (NAA), may have played a role in a major continental breakup 80 million years ago and continues to drift through ...

People enjoy hiking for a variety of reasons—for the scenery, the serenity, the chance to enjoy nature, and the camaraderie with other outdoor enthusiasts. But the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

Everyone switched off their headlamps and there we stood together in total darkness, inside the San Gabriel Mountains. Yes, inside. I had joined a local caving group in an attempt to understand more ...