Choosing which of the eight states along Route 66 is the best seems uncharitable, kind of like choosing a favorite child. But heck, I might as … ...

Meteor Crater formed some 50,000 years ago. It represents the best preserved meteor impact site in the world, measuring some ...

Try searching for your own micrometeorites by collecting particulates from roofs or drain spouts. Use a magnet to see if any particles are attracted, and discard nonmagnetic ones. Use your microscope ...

One of the most popular attractions on the Big Island, the park offers some of the best volcano viewing in the world.

WETUMPKA, Ala. ( WSFA) - The City of Wetumpka embraces one of the most unique pieces of its history this week. The town ...

As a native Arizonan, I've seen many of the beautiful places Arizona has to offer, so I'm sharing some of the state's best natural wonders and scenic drives. The Grand Canyon State has so many ...

In this episode, Evan Howell, a geologist-turned-writer, discusses his recent High Country News article examining the unexpected connection between the Grand Canyon and Meteor Crater. Though one ...

Hidden deep within the dense forests of Heilongjiang province, China, lies an ancient secret—an incomplete meteor impact crater that may rewrite Earth’s history. The Yilan crater, believed to be the ...

This striking satellite photo shows a recently uncovered meteor crater in China that is likely the youngest impact structure on Earth and the largest in its wider age bracket. The horseshoe-shaped ...

Ever been to an event that's 85 million years in the making? That's how long ago an asteroid struck the area we know as Wetumpka. The collision made one heck of a dent. The impact crater is five miles ...