America is filled with iconic spots like the Grand Canyon and the Statue of Liberty, but beyond these famous locations lie ...

New Mexico geologist and author Magdalena Sandoval Donahue discusses the interesting geology of the Santa Fe National Forest ...

New Mexico night skies are quite a sight to see. With many clear nights, high elevations, and low light pollution, New Mexico is the perfect place to stargaze. According to the ...

Filled with otherworldly stalagmites, stalactites, and subterranean creatures, this cave is a fascinating journey into the ...

Carlsbad Caverns National Park boasts over 100 caves, with the Big Room being the grand highlight. And yes, “Big” is an understatement. The Big Room is over 4,000 feet long, 625 feet wide, and ...

Tulelake, CaliforniaFormed by half a million years of volcanic activity, Lava Beds National Monument contains the highest concentration of lava tube caves in the U.S. — more than 800 in all. These ...

Our articles editor receives regular story pitches for his father. This year he decided to pursue one—and it is about cave exploration ...

The cave and its multiple branches are among 550 that crisscross a fragile, sinkhole-prone geologic region renowned for Carlsbad Caverns. Standing in the inky depths of Parks Ranch, I cannot see ...