About 340 million years ago, the Appalachian Mountains were as tall as the Himalayas and spanned across what is today three continents.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, often called “America’s Favorite Drive,” runs right past town, providing easy access to countless scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Grandfather Mountain, with ...

The Appalachian Mountains are some of the oldest geological features on earth. And they also hold fossils that tell us about some of the very earliest life forms that we'll ever manage t ...

From Appalachia to the Russian River Valley, these American small towns stand out with all kinds of cuisines and distinct ...

Before satellites and global positioning systems, ancient civilizations charted their known universe with remarkable ...

How growing up in the "cone of uncertainty" changed my life - even when I thought I had left it behind. Until Hurricane ...