The National Weather Service described the disaster as "a once-in-a-generation to once-in-a-lifetime" event, warning that the worst may still be ahead.

There’s a place tucked into the Ozark Mountains where spring arrives like a symphony – first with the subtle green notes of budding trees, then the crescendo of wildflowers, and finally the full ...

Sure, you've heard of Bumble Bee and Tombstone, but Arizona has over 100 ghost towns. Here's what to know about seven ...

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site tells the story of the 17th president, proving that even small Tennessee towns can produce leaders who reach the highest office in the land. Tusculum ...

California is a standout state in the US, with its well-known cities often stealing the spotlight. But did you know that ...

The region’s forests are adapted to fire. It’s a natural and necessary part of the ecosystem. Today’s megafires, though, burn longer and hotter than blazes in the past due to decades of ill-considered ...

Place names affect how people perceive, experience and emotionally connect to their surroundings in both conscious and subconscious ways. Psychologists, sociologists and geographers have explored how ...

By John Cannon Millions of years ago, as the Indo-Australian plate pushed into the Pacific plate, a volcanic arc of islands ...

Explore Virginia’s best fishing spots, from Atlantic coastal waters to hidden lakes and rivers, offering diverse experiences ...

Over 45% of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail has reopened in the mountains in the six months after Hurricane Helene. This has been a collaboration across agencies and volunteer crews to tackle the ...

We’ve all bought into the notion at least a little bit — that these mountains protect us from the worst nature has to dish out. I’ve been here for three decades, and every time I leave for a vacation ...