CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Halomonas are a hardy breed of bacteria. They can withstand heat, high salinity, low oxygen, utter darkness and pressures that would kill most other organisms. These traits enable ...

According to a Google report, these five stunning U.S. destinations, from a major national park to East Coast beaches, are ...

MUNISING, MI – In the summer, the natural sandstone formations along Lake Superior get all the hype from boaters and kayakers looking up at them from the water. In the winter, the reverse is true. You ...

Just outside Las Vegas, NV explore the stunning landscapes of this rare geologic treasure. Just a short drive from Las Vegas, Nevada, the bright lights of the strip are replaced with the fiery glow of ...

Hiking, or “wandern” as it’s more whimsically called in German, is one of the few activities in Germany free of coronavirus restrictions. In the last year, I’ve worn out a pair of hiking shoes ...

The city of Colorado Springs has over 486,000 residents and lies at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. The city sits at an elevation of 6,035 feet. It’s near the famous Pike’s Peak, which is a ...

The Montana State Parks Foundation is publishing a weekly showcase of Montana State Parks' 55 properties. This week's story takes travelers to Medicine Rocks State Park, a series of natural rock ...

Two men charged with destroying a rock formation in Nevada last year are facing up to a year in prison after a federal jury found them guilty on Wednesday. The verdict comes just over a year after ...

Two men were charged on Aug. 23 with toppling ancient rock formations at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, according to a federal indictment. The men from Henderson, Nevada, ages 31 and 37 ...

Sedona, Arizona offers stunning red rock formations, diverse recreational activities (ATVs, golfing, mountain biking), a vibrant arts scene, and excellent dining options, making it a year-round ...