Deserts, defined by low rainfall and arid climates, cover nearly one-third of the planet’s land surface, shaping both ...

Record-breaking heat continues for parts of the desert Southwest into the weekend, with sweltering temperatures beginning to ...

Tarantula mating season typically takes place from late August to October. High temperatures and moisture drive the creatures from their burrows, and males go out to search for partners.

We visited four of the country’s “crown jewels” and found deep concern for the park system’s future among Americans of all ...

This hiking and canyoneering trail in Utah had a surprise for me at the end.

August in Moab gives hot days and star‑filled nights. Plan hikes early or late to beat the heat. Pack sun protection. Moab in ...

A heat dome building on the western side of the United States may break records this week, surging temperatures to 119 degrees in California.

The congressional rescissions bill cutting more than $1 billion in funding to public broadcasting has rural communities at ...

Multiple areas across the country are expected to have dangerous heat and fire weather concerns this weekend with over 35 ...

A desert valley in southeastern California broke the world record for the highest temperature in 2020, when 129.9 degrees ...

Bombardier Tom Ferebee talked with The Charlotte Observer for the 50th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.

In a move set to elevate rail travel across the American Southwest, Canyon Spirit, the luxury train experience formerly known ...