The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is an open-air "museum" that allows visitors to walk around the ancient Roman city that was buried after the eruption of Volcano Vesuvius in 79 AD. According to the ...

It was 45 years ago today when Mount St. Helens erupted, triggering the biggest landslide in Earth’s recorded history and creating an ash cloud that reached across the country. John Yang looks back at ...

South America gets all the rap for skiing in the Southern Hemisphere, but New Zealand has a vibrant ski scene and some of the best ski areas around. You can stay on the South Island in New Zealand's ...

Mount St. Helens erupted, killing dozens and forever changing how the US monitors earthquakes. The volcano is still active ...

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal on a slab of sandstone ...

Nestled at the base of the world-famous Matterhorn, Zermatt is a car-free alpine village offering an unforgettable getaway. Blending traditional Swiss charm with modern outdoor adventures, Zermatt is ...

Meet 33 innovative leaders who are using their voices and talents to tackle the planet’s most pressing issues. For decades, the Congo Basin was largely invisible to climate science. Now, a new ...