Virginia is known for spacious mountain summits, airy ridgelines, and long, wandering valleys-but not every hike in the state offers that sense of openness. Some trails surprise hikers with narrow ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Parks are entering hibernation mode - kind of. "Lake Cumberland will be getting all new guest rooms, all the common areas and conference center will be ...

Sulfur caves are among the most extreme habitats on Earth. They are completely dark and filled with hydrogen sulfide gas, which is toxic to most life-forms. Inside, species’ survival depends on ...

Apps make it easy to map our own cycling routes, but there’s something special about pedaling along a rail-trail. The new PBS documentary, From Rails to Trails, follows the 60-year fight to convert ...

Cave Spring, Georgia, is a charming small town near the Alabama border known for its historic sites, cozy downtown shops, and freshwater spring. While here, visitors can explore the namesake cave, ...

SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WIVB) – This is the second of two hikes at Allegany State Park near Salamanca. This one is the Bear Caves/Mt Seneca Trail. You won’t necessarily see bears, although you can never rule ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

HORSE CAVE, Ky. — The impact of the government shutdown, now in its 19th day, stretches far beyond Washington. As the U.S. Senate remains in a stalemate, there are federal workers who are furloughed ...

If you’re seeking a haunted hike this Halloween season, there are plenty to choose from across the country, including one in Ohio, according to a new reportd. Old Man’s Cave Trail at Hocking Hills ...

There are 7,000 caves in Texas, and perhaps even more are waiting to be discovered every day. Millions of years of Earth's history are hidden, preserved and sitting in total darkness just below our ...

Movile Cave in Romania has evolved independently since it was cut off from the air and sunlight 5.5 million years ago. Its extreme environment seems inhospitable to most life on Earth. Yet, this place ...

CAVE CITY, Ky. — As the government shutdown appeared imminent at the end of the September, businesses and tourism agencies that surround Mammoth Cave braced for impact. Similar to the last prolonged ...