Dan McGrath receives funding from the U.S. Geological Survey. Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When the river level begins ...

Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken ...

Explore unforgettable California road trips featuring dramatic coastlines, desert landscapes, redwood forests, mountain ...

A new study found that many of our predictions on sea-level rise have been predicated on inaccurate starting numbers. In many places, especially Southeast Asia and the Pacific, it's significantly ...

Where: 240 Park Entrance Rd, Seven Springs, NC 28578 Standing at 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell claims the title of highest peak east of the Mississippi River. You’d have to travel all the way to South ...

The Adirondack Park, a six million acre region located in upstate New York, is largely free from light pollution, making its ...

K’gari’s iconic lakes have existed for tens of thousands of years—but they haven’t always been full. New research shows that ...

Tucked away near Crested Butte, Colorado, this high alpine escape rests at 11,500 feet and feels like a secret guarded by the mountains for generations. The vivid turquoise water catches the light in ...

This photo taken in July 2023 shows an engraved stone discovered on the northern shore of Gyaring Lake in Maduo county, Northwest China's Qinghai province. [Photo/Xinhua] XINING -- China's National ...

A lake so high that breathing becomes difficult is still open to boats and travelers. Sitting 3,800 meters above sea level, Lake Titicaca holds the record as the highest navigable lake on Earth and is ...