San Francisco broke a daily record for rain that had been in place since 1887 on Tuesday, with a pounding 2.53 inches of rain falling, according to the National Weather Service. The rain was so heavy ...

The rainfall was so intense that in one dramatic example, a mudslide caused an entire house to slip down a bank into the ...

One of the owners of Laurel Caverns explains why its conservancy is thrilled the land is slated to become a Pennsylvania state park. Here's why.

After the Skinners Falls/Milanville bridge is demolished, its replacement must "maintain the scenic appeal of truss bridges ...

The United States is home to some of the most awe-inspiring, diverse and recognisable landscapes, with the National Parks the ...

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 407 acres in Haywood County to conserve land for wildlife, clean water ...

For 50+ men, the top three were Mark Stickley, 62, of Winchester (1:29:20), Phil Plante, 52, of Williamsburg (1:39:49) and ...

When it comes to breathtaking winter train journeys, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado, is officially a ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The new Grind City Amp will have a 4,500 maximum ... the venue will “feature ...

A midair collision at the Grand Canyon killed over 100. The disaster partially led to the start of the FAA and changed air traffic control laws.

On the final leg of their RV tour of the US, Simon Veness and Susan Veness drive the Alabama coast to find sprawling state parks, white sands and the ‘happiest place on earth’ after a year on the road ...

As a frequent traveler, I think some of the best US state parks to visit include Dead Horse Point in Utah and Valley of Fire ...