There’s something grounding about walking through places that remind you how old and complex the planet really is. These ...

The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn’t take action. Members of the Ohio congressional delegation – President William McKinley was from Ohio – ...

Five minutes after squeezing into the Cessna 206 with three other giddy passengers, the blue-and-white six-seater zipped ...

You don't have to travel far to see some of the world's most stunning natural wonders. From shimmering turquoise lakes to majestic mountaintops, these are the places in each state that are sure to ...

A visit to the United States in the spring (March-May) or summertime (June-August) means the chance to see the country in ...

Kentucky-Bred Pedigree: Disco Time with jockey Florent Geroux aboard get a head in front of Built to win the 81st running of ...

Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work, some laid-off federal workers are running into another ...

With a country this big, it’s no surprise you can find many beautiful mountains in the United States. Some of the most ...

To see a breaching whale, a soaring bald eagle, bears catching salmon, or a bison up close are unforgettable, awe-inspiring ...

Maybe this is the universe throwing you a big sign that it’s time to try something different. Your friend seems willing to do ...

I close out a series of winter articles with this account of a Baxter State Park ski trek of nearly 20 miles, hauling a ...