The name Loma Prieta (dark knoll) was given by the Spaniards and Mexicans who at the time saw dark, blue-green chaparral covering the high brushy hill.

With the looming threat of a potential eruption from Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest volcano, residents of greater Tokyo are urged to prepare for the worst. A panel of experts, convened by the Cabinet ...

Oscar Santillan, an Ecuadorian artist, removed the rock from the 3,209ft summit and presented it on a plinth as part of his artwork titled 'The Intruder', showcased at the Copperfield Gallery in ...

According to reports from CBS and The Field of 68, Utah State men's basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun will remain with the Aggies and will sign a new ...

Gov. Phil Murphy praised the activists who drove the Mount Laurel decision 50 years ago that led to the state's affordable housing requirement.

As the world focuses on glacier preservation on UN World Water Day, researchers at the University of Waterloo are exploring ...

The Duke Blue Devils see Spencer Hubbard as far more than a feel-good story, a viral moment, or simply an undersized walk-on.

Mount Dora Children’s Home is seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Social Services.

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Copper Mountain Report is looking to build the highest lift in North America while adding 500 acres to its ski area on the ...

Since railroad lines linked communities, rail trails typically function as connectors, too. While there’s no standard ...

The journey from the base to the summit is often compared to travelling from the equator to the Arctic in just a few days.