NATURE

Modified stones were discovered during a recent tournament, rocking the sport to its core.

This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.

These hiking trails put on a spectacular show around this time of year.

The “little apple of death” is the true forbidden fruit.

There’s something sublime about seeing the sun slip behind the horizon: The colors change, the temp cools, and the world seems to pause in a place of perfection. Here are 10 of the top trails for seeing the show.

More than half of all land managed by the National Park Service is in one state. How does your state measure up?

See which national parks people in the U.S. are most curious about.

Think your commute is bad? At least you don’t have to walk or swim from one end of the Earth to the other.

Whales and dolphins aren’t just neighbors. They’re also occasional playmates, according to new findings from Griffith University researchers.

These decorative mud balls can end up so shiny and colorful you’d assume they’re some sort of jewel. But you can actually make them at home.

The newly identified Atlantic manta ray is officially a distinct species.

Storms are used to set an ominous tone in spooky stories, even as they bring much-needed relief to parched fields or distressed humans on a hot day.