Deserts are often dismissed as empty wastelands of sand and sun, but these arid landscapes hide some of the most perplexing puzzles on Earth. Far from being barren voids, deserts are active, shifting ...

Epic Colorado day trips with red rocks, soaring dunes, scenic trains, and mountain views you will never forget.

Local observers said storm damage has stripped away large amounts of sand, washing out protective dunes and leaving ...

A Texas Panhandle town known for its dramatic canyon views and outdoor adventures just earned national recognition for its ...

Because coastal erosion is a high priority hazard that all of Cape Cod and the Islands faces, each town has official strategies to deal with it.

The sand bypass system at the Indian River Inlet, which pumps sand from the south side to the north side, is set to resume operations this month.

If someone blindfolded you and dropped you in the middle of the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes, you’d swear you woke up in the Middle East or maybe on Arrakis if you’re a sci-fi fan. This sprawling ...

Discover Anastasia State Park near St. Augustine, Florida, where quiet beaches, towering dunes, scenic trails, and wildlife create a peaceful coastal escape.

Tucked away in Death Valley National Park, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes rise up to 100 feet high, creating a landscape so dramatically beautiful that your brain might temporarily forget how to process ...

Cape Cod's contours have never stood still and never will. Here’s why erosion matters, what’s at stake, and the hard ...

Lee Commissioners approved two measures Tuesday to restore popular coastal areas: $245K to rebuild and landscape a beach dune and commit $2.1M to a Sanibel fishing pier.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers free, ranger-led snowshoe hikes to the Dune Climb. The last one for the 2026 ...