At first, the lands were used mainly for their resources, to build railroads and for settlement. Starting in the 1860s and ...

James Watt led a similar effort to privatize natural resources for mining, energy development, logging, and sprawl.

Despite President Trump’s social media declaration that “the USA is Rockin’, there is VERY LOW INFLATION,” the rising cost of living looms over many Americans, especially ...

Stargazing has become a surprisingly accessible adventure thanks to designated dark sky places popping up all across the U.S.

Hiking is a fantastic way to stay fit and enjoy the great outdoors. But itdoesn’t come without its fair share of challenges.

One-bedroom apartments can often be found for $800-900 per month, with two-bedrooms typically ranging from $1,000-1,200 – practically pocket change by California standards. For those looking to buy, ...

Bakersfield’s location makes it an ideal launching pad for day trips throughout Central California. Within an hour’s drive, you can reach the southern Sierra Nevada foothills, where outdoor adventures ...

Thomas Gibbs, a 35-year-old from Freehold Township, has been missing after visiting the Grand Canyon, where his Tesla was ...

Wildfires burning at the Grand Canyon and in Utah are so hot that they're spurring the formation of "fire clouds" that can create their own erratic weather systems.

The Dragon Bravo Fire is now the largest wildfire ever recorded in the Grand Canyon, burning more than 111,000 acres. The fire continues to grow to the north, but at the South Rim, crews are about 11 ...

Test your knowledge of US counties with this quiz! Learn about their purpose, the states with the most or fewest unique ...

A lightning bolt that shot across the sky from East Texas to near Kansas City, Mo., during a 2017 thunderstorm has officially ...