January was a wild month for the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest. Robert Donges of Wauconda soars to the top spot this ...

The family of a college student who died in a landslide at Minneopa State Park filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state, alleging negligent trail design directed park visitors toward unstable ...

Discover the fascinating landmarks of Kansas, known as the 'Sunflower State'. Learn about its history, culture, and famous ...

The hardiest of the thermophiles that live in the hottest water are colorless or yellow, whereas the orange, brown and green ...

About 50,000 of these tiny bats will later return to Barker’s Cave in the Undara Volcanic National Park, four hours’ drive or ...

From sandy beaches to mountain summits to sparkling lakes, Virginia just seems to have it all. Here are the 20 most beautiful ...

Completing winter hikes is a walker's upgrade, making a foray into the realm of hardcore hiker, even mountaineer. It's a bigger challenge than hiking in summer on all fronts, physical, mental, and ...

Are you a galanthophile? It’s not someone from another world but the posh name for a fan of snowdrops! If that’s you, you’ll ...

Antelope Canyon, a striking slot canyon on Navajo land in Arizona, features breathtaking sandstone formations shaped by nature over time. With its flowing rock patterns and mesmerizing light beams, ...

Using the Keck Planet Imager and Characterizer (KPIC), astronomers have performed high-resolution spectroscopic observations ...

A unique combination of sand and snow transformed a Colorado national park into an otherworldly winter wonderland, a stunning ...