Donna Kennedy is a writer, editor and co-author of “Queen of the Salton Sea: Helen Burns and Me” with her husband, William ...

It's rare, but hikers do sometimes find treasure. This mouthwatering list of undiscovered fortunes will turn your camping ...

CaveCreek4.jpg Penelope Donahue points out fossils in the limestone of the opening of Cave Creek Cave while on a June 8 hike in Santa Fe National Forest. The limestone, which is around 300 million ...

California is definitely in the running for the U.S.' most naturally beautiful state, and this unbelievably scenic driving ...

Taste your way through all states with bold, quirky hot sauces that capture local flavors, fiery spirit, and unforgettable ...

The United States has a proud history of preserving its natural beauty through national parks. Each year, millions of ...

Just outside Salem proper lies one of the region’s most spectacular floral displays – Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. During bloom season (typically May through early June), the gardens explode with color ...

That’s Cottage Grove, Oregon for you – a small town with big personality tucked away in the Willamette Valley, where covered bridges whisper stories and murals tell tales without saying a word. The ...

Rising sea levels are causing ecosystems in Somerset County to shift, resulting in marshes moving inland and trees dying off.

Annual cold snaps have kept some invasive tree pests in check, but outbreaks could become more common with warming ...

WATCH: Why we moved into Malaysia’s “ghost city” — Forest City’s growing community (4:46) Some 30 condominium blocks have been completed, along with dozens of landed homes.

Such “ghost forests” are among the most tangible indications of a changing climate in the Chesapeake Bay region. In just a four-county swath of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, state surveys show that more ...