A federal court ruled mining claims don’t guarantee access to adjacent federal land that lacks valuable minerals.

Joshua Tree Trail begins at an opening in the fence behind the parking lot’s large sign for Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness.

Explore seven of the most fascinating abandoned mines in Texas and learn a bit about their history, location, and eerie allure. This video takes you through old mining sites that once powered local ...

Across Appalachia, rust-colored water seeps from abandoned coal mines, staining rocks orange and coating stream beds with metals. These acidic discharges, known as acid mine drainage, are among the ...

This video explores the abandoned town of Rhyolite, Nevada, uncovering hidden mines and forgotten remnants of its mining past. From crumbling structures to underground discoveries, it reveals how ...

Each of these books can, in its own way, teach readers how to think about Earth's history, and how to apply lessons from the past to our future.

When e-commerce billionaire Marc Lore announced his plans in 2021 to build a city called Telosa — a 150,000-acre metropolis ...

As the second-largest US state and the site of its most famous gold rush, there is a significant collection of ghost towns in ...

The road tells a story before you ever reach the first stop. Every mile feels like a quiet invitation to slow down and listen ...

Chandler offers weekend drives that mix urban comfort with desert beauty. This East Valley gem knows how to surprise visitors. The roads through the Gila River Indian Community reveal farmland that ...

Coal mines are notorious sources of acid mine drainage, but the orange sludge that threatens water supplies and wildlife also ...

Alongside other traditional members of the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe and our sister tribes, I have been vocal and active in the fight against the Thacker Pass lithium mine due to the ...