Major SFGATE expansion will see added coverage of national parks in Pacific Northwest, Southwest and Big Sky Country.

Thanks to the topography of Hawaii’s Big Island, there is no shortage of free outdoor activities. Though it’s the least populous of the Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island’s geographical contrasts let ...

Of the more than 100 islands in the volcanic archipelago, the five most popular tourist destinations are Hawai'i (called “The ...

While many travel destinations are becoming overrun with tourists, there are still some beautiful hidden gems in the US from ...

Stand in awe of this giant dormant volcano in Maui that offers stunning natural views and a nearby national park highlighting ...

Australians look for ways to cool down. Millions of us head to the beach. Those inland head for rivers, waterholes and ...

Lava is erupting from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano for the second straight day. The eruption has stayed within Kilauea’s summit ...

The eruption of Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has stayed within the mountain's summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. No homes were threatened. Molten rock began shooting ...

In this photo provided by the National Park Service, an eruption takes place on the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (Janice Wei/NPS via AP) Scientists expect activity ...

A volcano in Hawaii fired fountains of lava some 260 feet into the air in a dramatic eruption on the Big Island, filling its crater with the glowing molten rock. The latest eruption of Kilauea ...