Each summer, UC Santa Cruz students spend three weeks on the road in Photo Field Research Quarter, traveling across ...

Colorful lichen living on dinosaur bones reflect infrared light that can be detected by drones, which might lead to finds in remote areas.

The Nevada desert once scarred by mushroom clouds now shelters a surprisingly rich web of life, with scientists documenting ...

This Northern California gem provides lake views and water access at prices unheard of elsewhere. Fishing enthusiasts flock here for the bass, catfish, and other species in the 68-square-mile lake.

Saguaro Park in southeastern Arizona, near Tucson, offers a landscape unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere. The park hosts ...

Christopher C. Grinter has spent much of his life surrounded by insects, though not in the way most people imagine. As Senior ...

What makes Tehachapi particularly suited for unplugged getaways is its natural setting – surrounded by mountains, blessed with four distinct seasons, and graced with a microclimate that keeps ...

From a variety of shows at the almost-opened Plaza Theatre to family-friendly community events, there's something for everyone on Santa's nice list.

Across America, a handful of extraordinary national parks give travelers the rare chance to see endangered animals thriving ...

The Mojave Desert Tortoise is a famous symbol of the American Southwest and one that faces something of a paradox – while the ...

Thought to be extinct in the wild, the Spix Macaw currently exists in captivity with their numbers in the dismally low 60 to 80 range. The bird is also referred to as “Little Blue Macaw” because ...

Swap the close-up of the roulette wheel for the endless horizons of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Whether you ...