Inexperience and weather were key factors in a climbing accident that killed three climbers and severely injured another in the North Cascades this spring.

The group of Seattle-area climbers who died May 10 while attempting to descend a climbing route in the North Cascades made a series of mistakes in the lead-up to the accident that resulted in the ...

The survey asks about the types of activities the area should include, conservation effort priorities and how the city should ...

Watson Falls may be one of the biggest waterfalls in Oregon, but the hike to see it is anything but. Hikers exploring the ...

A new report released Monday detailed how bad weather, a time crunch and a series of compounding factors resulted in the ...

This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking -- and perhaps, underappreciated -- views throughout ...

That makes finding a new waterfall spot all the more exciting. Far from the well-trod paths of places like the Historic ...

Tucked into the southwestern corner of North Carolina in whimsically-named Transylvania County, Brevard offers a masterclass in the art of simple living without sacrificing culture, cuisine, or ...