Spooky, wonderous, stalactite-y: Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park returns this summer season for guided tours after a four-year closure due to consecutive natural disasters in the national park.

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Caves have always fascinated me. Their otherworldly formations, rich histories, and the mysteries they hold make them irresistible. Walking through their dark, winding passageways with just a dimly ...

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According to the National Park Service, the cave system is “still being explored with no end in sight.” While Wind Cave became a national park in 1903, the area’s story goes back much further. “Wind ...

A rogue bag of Cheetos triggered a cleanup project and a stern warning to National Park visitors about the unforeseen consequences of highly processed corn. On Friday, the Carlsbad Caverns National ...

Scientists at European climate monitoring authority Copernicus Climate Change Service have officially confirmed the story you’ve heard: July 2023 was the world’s hottest month on record. Going ...

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — A new-to-science species of ancient shark was recently discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. The small shark named Clavusodens mcginnisi, or “McGinnis’ nail tooth,” ...

Yellowstone National Park is a sprawling masterpiece located in the west. And while the park is massive by anyone's standards ...

In addition to the obvious attraction below, the park boasts more than 80 miles of hiking trails, and the Green River is a favorite with paddlers. Nine cave tours are being offered this fall, ...

John Muir’s journal from this journey remains a powerful testament to the beauty and significance of the region.