Known as the 'American Alps,' North Cascades National Park showcases spectacular alpine trails and lakes in Washington.

Climate researcher Mauri Pelto has watched 100 North Cascades glaciers disappear since the 1980s, with melting rates nearly ...

The Hidden Lakes Lookout Trail runs through Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest before ending in North Cascades National Park. When SFGATE reached out to the Forest Service and Park Service for ...

Mauri Pelto's 42 years of glacier study show alarming melt rates in Washington's North Cascades National Park.

Baby Olympic marmots are being eaten alive in their burrows. Wildflowers are shifting bloom time. Pikas are running out of ...

North Cascades National Park is a must-visit destination for many traveling to the Pacific Northwest, and this small Washington town makes for a great gateway.

If you want to watch grizzly bears under the auspices of experienced guides in their natural habitat, Campbell River offers ...

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

California police used a helicopter to rescue a man who got trapped for two days behind a waterfall when the force of the ...

The Winthrop Town Council is looking at ways to enhance safety for residents and visitors in day-to-day traffic situations and in emergencies. The discussion at the council’s Aug. 6 meeting was ...

Logan might appear modest on Ohio’s map, but this charming town is the doorway to Hocking Hills State Park, a natural ...

In a state notorious for its sky-high cost of living, Lee Vining stands as a refreshing anomaly – a breathtaking mountain hamlet where your retirement dollars can stretch almost as far as the ...