When people think about habitats on Earth, they likely picture forests, oceans or grasslands. Few think to look up. Yet the lower atmosphere, or troposphere, may be the largest habitat on the planet.

With over 325 million visitors in recent years, U.S. National Parks are top destinations. Travelers can see iconic landscapes ...

When the weather turns foul and outdoor adventures are off the table, the spirit of the national parks doesn’t have to vanish ...

The West is known for its spectacular mountains, but it's often the canyons that provide incredible and unique perspectives.

Red sandstone arches, Dark Sky preserves, and epic ski resorts are among the state's many standout attractions.

Discover Great Basin National Park in Nevada—remote, uncrowded, and stunning. Learn how to get there, who visits, and why ...

Snow Canyon State Park in Ivins has been designated an International Dark Sky Destination, recognizing years of work to ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for. Solar prominences and their associated ...

There was much debate a few weeks ago over whether the Miami Hurricanes belonged in the College Football Playoff, and on Wednesday night, they proved the naysayers wrong. The Hurricanes delivered a 24 ...

One of Zion’s most iconic features is the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, the road that winds up Zion Canyon past dramatic red rock cliffs and leads to the park’s most popular trailheads, including Angels ...

National Spaghetti Day on Jan. 4 comes in hot, with boiling pots of water on stoves and forks twirling before the month even settles in. Easy access on store shelves and the speed of getting dinner on ...

From the moon and Jupiter to famous nebulas and galaxies, here’s your beginner-friendly guide to what to point your brand-new telescope at. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...