A 30-year-old man from Idaho drowned on the Colorado River last week after he was swept overboard while running a powerful rapid in Grand Canyon National Park.

Discover the 10 most beautiful national parks in the U.S., from Yellowstone and Yosemite to Glacier, featuring some of the ...

In the second episode of our Dead World series, digital editor Nicholas St. Fleur examines how extreme environments preserved ancient bodies—and how science is revealing their secrets.

The 2026 World Nature Photography Awards are showcasing wildlife from all corners of the world. One shot from Australian ...

After a coalition of seven states failed to reach a consensus on how to jointly manage the Colorado River watershed, the federal government has stepped in to help select a plan that will guide ...

For a dose of nature’s medicine even in the coldest of times, head indoors to these tropical forests, desert landscapes, and ...

For a dose of nature’s medicine even in the coldest of times, head indoors to these tropical forests, desert landscapes, and scented flower beds.

Six planets will align in February as part of a rare planetary parade. Find out how and when you can see the event.

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Every winter Yosemite National Park becomes the stage for one of nature’s most riveting optical illusions: a magnificent waterfall that for a brief moment appears to be made of pure golden fire.

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New analysis from Conservation Science Partners, the Center for American Progress, and Justice Outside reveals persistent ...