Mountains cover more than a quarter of the Earth’s land surface. They carry deep spiritual significance, regulate weather and ...

From Japan’s ski slopes to Vietnam’s misty hills, Indians are chasing cooler escapes this year-end. Latest data reveals the ...

When is winter? Weather forecasters in the Northern Hemisphere will tell you Dec. 1 through the end of February, which is ...

Imagine walking into Petra, Jordan without the hustle and bustle of tourists clamoring over each other for photos and mule handlers and souvenir stall sellers harassing you for business? You’ll get it ...

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.

In a year that's been full of spectacular northern lights, we've got at least one more big night to watch the amazing colors.

This little-known California mountain park offers uncrowded hiking, spring waterfalls, backcountry views, and overnight ...

On the pages that follow, you'll see two of the staff's favorite photos from each Editors' challenge over the past 12 months.

How a Finnish physicist named Karl Lemström once became obsessed with recreating the aurora borealis from scratch – and may ...

A brilliant point of light is rising in the eastern sky soon after dark this month, drawing comparisons to the "Star of ...

From Alpine ridges to cliffside trails and story-filled city loops, Europe’s most inspiring runs combine exertion and ...

Birds across Europe climb higher as warming spreads. Sunlight shapes where many settle, yet upward travel comes mainly from climate pressure.