Adventures on the open road The allure of national park road trips tantalizes individual wanderers and wide-eyed families alike. So, pack up the car, hit the road, utilize an American road trip guide, ...

What does recovery look like in California’s oldest state park following a devastating wildfire 5 years ago? Also, free opportunities to view the night sky in the foothills. And, California Stage ...

America's redwood giants are some of its most staggeringly beautiful natural treasures - and three still stand with car-sized tunnels carved into them.

Alamere Falls, a magnificent 40-foot cascade that tumbles directly into the Pacific Ocean, remains a treasured secret despite ...

Carvings in a turquoise mine from around 1800 BC appear to mention a wise man named Moses. But scholars are skeptical that it’s the Biblical prophet.

As sweltering days give way to crisp evenings and the crowds start to fade, here’s where you should go to squeeze in some late summer fun.

In mice, common respiratory infections reactivated dormant cancer cells. Early evidence suggests the same may happen in humans, with big implications for long-term cancer risk.

This colossal stick bug is real. How many more monster insects are out there? There may be as many as 30 million unidentified insect species out there. How many are this big?

Appendix cancer is rare—but it has quadrupled in millennials Experts are still trying to pinpoint what's driving a rise in new cases among young adults. "We’re just at the tip of the iceberg ...

Ecuador’s Isla de la Plata should be a bucket-list destination for wildlife lovers on a budget, offering opportunities to see as many as six of the iconic “Big 15” Galápagos species.

After discovering that his ancestors had been among those killed in the bombing of Hiroshima, photographer Will Matsuda embarked on a photo project offering tribute to them.

Eating too much of this favorite food could increase your diabetes risk New research shows that eating potatoes in this form raises your risk of diabetes by 20 percent. Here's what you need to know.