I like to travel and “collect” places, things and experiences. Some of my favorite places to collect have been state capitols. I adore these showplaces and major meeting places of state governments.

Rugged lava flows, a challenging length, and ancient Pueblo history mean that this underrated spot in New Mexico is not your average hiking trail.

Active volcanoes, pristine lakes, and epic wildlife sightings await at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, voted the ...

The United States, often celebrated for its vastness and diversity, is a land of remarkable contrasts and hidden gems that ...

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff are often asked, “Will lava erupted during the ongoing Kilauea summit eruption in ...

Contrary to conventional geological thinking, the Hawaiian mantle plume has gotten hotter by about 250°C (480°F) over the ...

Lava fountaining returned to Halemaʻumaʻu crater today for the 51st time since the current on-again, off-again Kilauea ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii — The PGA TOUR and Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) announced Wednesday that the Sony Open in Hawaii will transition to a PGA TOUR Champions event starting in 2027. The newly named ...

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda said Kalaupapa National Historical Park officials expressed no immediate plans to restart ranger-led tours following community protests over the lack of consultation with Molokai ...

The waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, and the black sand can get very hot. But that's not the main ...

It doesn’t matter where you live or where you’re going—there’s a stunning state park waiting to be explored. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50.

No passport, no sea days: just four islands, two overnight stays and the trip of a lifetime.