Craig Rathkamp took this photo in his back yard in the Valley of a migrating Turkey Vulture that had rested in an Arizona ...

Thought to be extinct in the wild, the Spix Macaw currently exists in captivity with their numbers in the dismally low 60 to ...

October is a peak mating month for tarantulas in California, when the hulking, furry males set out in search of a mate. They ...

Nestled in the northeastern corner of California, Alturas is a hidden gem for budget-conscious retirees. This small town serves as the county seat of Modoc County and offers a peaceful lifestyle ...

Nestled in the northeastern corner of California, Alturas is a hidden gem for weekend travelers seeking authentic small-town charm. This quiet town serves as the county seat of Modoc County and offers ...

It could’ve been worse. For nearly two decades, California desert visitors hoping to see the caverns’ massive stalagmites and ...

California has a way of exaggerating things—mountains, deserts, and egos. But its insects? They take excess to another level.

The Rio Grande is one of the longest and most ecologically diverse river systems in North America. Here are some of the ...

There are hundreds of animals in White Sands National Park, especially amongst the sand dunes. Take a look at some of them ...

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