All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

The aurora borealis has become more visible to more states in recent months, after activity on the sun’s surface peaked.

During a rich epoch in women's mountaineering, we examine Dora Keen’s 1912 ascent of 4,996m Mount Blackburn in Alaska, the fifth-highest peak in the U.S.

A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

Into the Ice,” a travelogue, historical mystery and memoir, recounting a sail through the Northwest Passage, will appeal to ...

Large bird brains and ranges are insufficient in the fight against climate change. Learn the species of bird susceptible.

States along the Canadian border may have an opportunity to see the northern lights again on Tuesday night, after recent ...

Republicans in Congress have a difficult few months ahead of them as they look to broker agreement within their exceptionally ...

In search of postpandemic adventure, the author sailed the icy arctic waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The contribution and scale of the directly linked First and Second Kamchatka Expeditions cannot be overestimated. In the 18th century, research covered Eurasia's northern coast, the entire Siberia, ...

For a full day of Mother’s Day adventure, combine your bog visit with a stop at the nearby Highland Scenic Highway, a 43-mile ...

Imagine walking through a slice of the Arctic tundra while never leaving West Virginia’s embrace. The Cranberry Bog Boardwalk ...