For 37 years — in a searing California desert — runners from across the globe have embarked on a 135-mile race through one of ...

Numerous states could see heat index values higher than those expected in Death Valley on Thursday, according to the NWS.

Discover why Death Valley is the hottest place in the U.S., with record-breaking temperatures and unique geography. Learn ...

Discover the Mojave Desert's location, unique climate, fascinating geology, and iconic Joshua trees. Explore facts about North America's lowest and hottest point, Death Valley.

Among the numerous ghost towns in America is an abandoned settlement outside of Death Valley, California, that is now a ...

A beloved teacher from Washington State died following a fatal fall while hiking the John Muir Trail to Yosemite National ...

This famous California national park is home to an incredible medley of hazards, all of which make it one of the most dangerous spots to camp in.

Death Valley is forecast to see heat index values peak at 101 Friday—swaths of the country are bracing for even warmer ...

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the weeding to a retired rear admiral who keeps people — and animals — safe.

GSMNP: Motorcyclist dies in crash near Wears Valley National Park Service rangers responded to the crash and found a woman down an embankment off the roadway, officials said.

If the Bay Area falls under another weeks-long “heat dome” like last summer, your best chance for relief is to head to the ...

Investigations indicate a mountain lion attack and a lawful foothold trap are the apparent causes of two gray wolf deaths in ...