Geologists call it the Yellowstone Hotspot, and they have concluded, by analyzing the chemical composition and ages of rocks ...

Could a geological disaster be brewing beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park? Many scientists and curious ...

The National Park Service opted to keep most of its parks open during the government shutdown, albeit with limited staffing on grounds.

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Yellowstone National Park is home to over 10,000 geothermal features, and many more exist outside its boundaries. Officials ...

Xanterra, which operates lodges at U.S. national parks like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Death Valley as well as Windstar ...

1945 and 1947 — The epicenter of the Sept 26, 1945, magnitude 5.5 quake, which rumbled through at 4 a.m., was near Kalispell, ...

Tackling the John Muir Trail at night with only stars and moon to light the path, a veteran hiker experiences the popular 200-mile trail in a new—and wilder—way.

Discover unforgettable bucket list adventures for travelers over 50, from sunny San Diego to Napa Valley and breathtaking ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

The federal government has shut down, for the first time in almost seven years. How long will the current impasse will last is unclear, as the partisan standoff persists over health care and the short ...