Powerful floodwaters carried landslide debris down the Min River, leaving boulders perched atop what remains of this bridge. (Santa Barbara, Calif.) — On May 12, 2008, the magnitude 7.9 Wenchuan ...

On May 12, 2008, the magnitude 7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake shook central China, its destructive tremors spreading from the flank of the Longmen Shan, or Dragon's Gate Mountains, along the eastern margin ...

As the scale and severity of environmental issues become more obvious, lawmakers are experimenting with new ways to protect nature. One approach that has gone from blue-sky debate to meaningful ...

On May 12, 2008, the magnitude 7.9 Wenchuan earthquake shook central China, its destructive tremors spreading from the flank of the Longmen Shan, or Dragon's Gate Mountains, along the eastern margin ...

Rivers always take the easy route. Most start in the highlands before submitting to gravity and flowing down towards the sea, weaving around whatever obstacles they might find in their path. But the ...

Ahuriri Valley’s rivers and mountains in perfect harmony Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's South Island, Ahuriri Valley in Central Canterbury is a pristine alpine sanctuary known for its wide ...

Spend a week horseback riding up mountains, along rivers, and through meadows at Sweet Grass Ranch. Use Livingston as a base camp, staying overnight at the historic Murray Hotel. Attend a rodeo in one ...