East Tennessee enthusiasts are expanding federally protected land at the Obed Wild and Scenic River, part of the U.S.

That’s Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia for you – nature’s way of humble-bragging. Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this 3,485-acre slice of paradise might just be ...

The Dismal Swamp Trail, despite its uninspiring name, delivers some of the most inspiring views in the state. This 1.5-mile path includes a 70-foot observation tower that rewards climbers with a ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

Scientists found millions of Americans may be regularly exposed to dangerous levels of arsenic, and they may not even know it ...

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, ...

A version of this article appears in print on June 21, 2025, Section A, Page 16 of the New York edition with the headline: Maps Might Be Lost as Cuts Threaten Geological Surveys.

LARAMIE -- The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) recently published updated geological maps of the Rawlins and Red Desert Basin quadrangles, providing critical new insights into the geology ...

There is a 9% chance of an aftershock of 4.0 or more within a year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. East Tennessee Seismic Zone subject to quakes An earthquake occurs when two blocks of ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake in East Tennessee was felt across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. The earthquake happened around 9:05 a.m. Saturday.