Despite its similarities to Earth (sometimes called Earth’s evil twin), there’s still a lot we don’t know about Venus. A thick atmosphere crackles with lightning and swirls with acid rain, obscuring ...

Kīlauea continues to keep the world enthralled with its epic eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, which started on Dec. 23, 2024.   Ten months later, the Kīlauea continues to keep the world enthralled ...

Venus is often called Earth's "sister planet" because of their similarities in size, mass, and composition. Both are rocky worlds that formed about the same time in the inner solar system; however, ...

Lava tubes are familiar on Earth. They form when the surface of a lava flow hardens while molten rock continues to drain beneath, leaving behind a hollow conduit. On the Moon and Mars, weaker gravity ...

Deep in Oregon’s Cascade range lies Olallie Lake, a quiet retreat often overshadowed by more famous alpine waters. This lake, part of the Olallie Lake Scenic Area in the Mt. Hood National Forest, ...

An insider's guide to the small Oregon town of Sunriver, including the best hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures to explore.

A bear made an “incredibly rare” sighting at Lava Beds National Monument, park officials say. Photo from National Park Service As a lone black bear searched for sustenance, it found itself in a cave ...