When it comes to beaches, Hawaii plays in the big leagues. These islands have mastered the art of the shoreline, offering up ...

As a Hawaii local born and raised in Maui, some of the best things to do here include hiking Twin Falls, but I'd skip cliff ...

Hawaii’s ecosystems are isolated enough—and thus simple enough—that ecologists can recite the typical order of arrival on new lava. Lichens appear first, needing only air, moisture ...

A draft stewardship plan for the protection of a culturally and ecologically vital coastline in the Ka‘u district is being ...

Some of the unusual rocks carry stories about water on Mars. One has hints of long-gone microbes. All tell of a dynamic, complex planet.

UNLV geoscientist Arya Udry shares what motivates her in studying space, her work on the Mars Perseverance mission, and the world of knowledge a meteorite can bring.

Imagine stepping into a silent forest where trees have stood for millions of years—yet not a single leaf rustles in the wind.

where you can admire lava rock landscapes, ancient fishponds, and petroglyphs. The park covers over 200 archeological sites that hold great significance to the Hawaiian people. Adventurous ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...