Mount Rushmore towers over the Black Hills with faces of four American presidents, carved into sheer granite and gazing ...

In my mind, there is no argument that our climate is in crisis. The decisions we make regarding climate justice and energy ...

Dr. Bill Roggenthen, a professor emeritus of geology at South Dakota Mines, has been reading the rocks at America’s Lab since ...

Skip the crowds at Red River Gorge and head to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area—an underrated natural wonder packed with arches, trails, waterfalls, and Appalachian charm.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary. Draper is about 147 miles east of Rapid City.

The state Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a siting permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ modified, ...

Time to Unwind: After a day of adventure, unwind in one of Yellowstone’s historic lodges. With nine lodges, four campgrounds, ...

At Rocktown Trail in northwest Georgia, an outcropping of stunning ancient boulders draw hikers and climbers alike.

Planning a trip to South Dakota? Our family took four kids on an epic western road trip, and I’m sharing our favorite ...

Researchers from the University of Northern Iowa are exploring some of the nation’s deepest caves to learn about life in ...

A video shows two men damaging an ancient rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada, rangers say. Screengrab from KVVU video A jury found two men guilty of destroying delicate ...