Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous and visually unique beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island. Formed by volcanic ...

Whether it’s the weekend or you have a window for an evening hike — an option for many of us between spring and fall equinoxes — a portion of Black Rock Trail makes for a terrific destination, whether ...

Have you ever stood on land born from fire? In New Mexico’s Valley of Fires, ancient lava sprawls across the desert, twisted, black, and echoing the fury that once tore through the earth. This vast ...

The McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway is one of Oregon’s most beautiful drives. I’ve driven through the Pacific Northwest many times, but what I love about this road is how it feels like several ...

A file photo of Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Skamania County, Washington. Human remains were found in a lava field within the forest. Getty Images/iStockphoto A hiker was venturing on a rocky ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dee/Getty Images Autumn colors along the South Santiam River and McKenzie Pass–Santiam Pass Scenic Byway in Oregon's Cascade ...