Rock formations called “hoodoos” fill the Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness in northern New Mexico. The desert area is rich with fossils from dinosaurs and animals that lived here in ancient times.

Tucked away in Huntingdon County, Trough Creek State Park showcases rock formations so uniquely spectacular that geologists get misty-eyed just thinking about them, yet somehow this 541-acre ...

The oldest terrestrial materials ever dated by scientists are extremely rare zircon minerals that were discovered in western ...

Monument Rocks Chalk Pyramids in Kansas offer one of the best fossil hunting experiences in the Midwest. Explore ancient sea ...

Red Rock State Park has daily activities year-round and is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last entry at 4:30 p.m. (the visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

A water bottle, sun protection, and a camera are highly recommended, along with a small backpack that leaves hands free for safe climbing and exploration. Those planning to explore the broader ...

In an unexpected turn of events, NASA’s Curiosity rover has cracked open a rock on Mars, uncovering something so surprising ...