The Big Island of Hawaii’s chief draw is its diversity of experiences that are so close to one another. Visitors to the island can climb mountains, cross lava fields, spend time in the forest or th...

Volcanoes exist all over the world. Some are inactive, a reminder of past devastation and ruin, while others are highly active. Some erupt only once every few decades, others spew molten lava all d...

After a day of playing in the mountains, manning rock faces that reach up to the sky, and snowboarding down some of the best slopes in US, it's not uncommon to kick your feet up and crack open a co...

Mount St. Helens solidified its place in history with a massive eruption on May 18, 1980. Unleashing a pyroclastic flow that killed 57 people, it was the deadliest and most economically destructive...

As summer hits its stride and the sun-soaked days grow longer, days by the pool sound more and more enticing. While it's unlikely that your visions of a relaxing vacation includes a jaunt up a volc...

Visit cities like Vail, Colorado, or Zermatt, Switzerland, and you’ll find evidence of their main industry the moment you step into town. If you were unaware of their ski-resort status before you a...

Many years ago, an active volcano threatened the citizens of a small Colombian town in Santa Catalina just outside of Cartagena. As legend has it, a local priest came to bless the volcano with holy...

Isolation breeds evolution; especially when it comes to the natural world, so what better place to find intriguing elements of past life than confined to an island? From forgotten civilizations and...

When life starts to be a drag and your daily routine leaves you in a rut, it's time for a reset. A getaway that is both reflective and restorative. A retreat that is not only beautiful but spiritua...

There's never a wrong time to visit a national park, but as the National Park Service celebrates it's centennial year, the time is more right than ever. Sure, you've heard of the Denali's and Yello...