The National Natural Landmarks Program was established twenty-five years ago to identify, recognize, and encourage the protection of sites containing the best remaining examples of the geological and ...

During the week of July 16, Centred Outdoors will host free guided hikes through the Little Juniata Natural Area — one of seven locations added to Centred Outdoors’ guided summer outings this year.

THE public will, we are sure, be glad to hear that though the Admiralty have declined to undertake or assist in the publication of the results of the late British Arctic Expedition, beyond matters ...

The find, confirmed by the Gansu Provincial Department of Natural Resources, represents the largest gold discovery since the province launched its geological exploration fund in 2009, offering a major ...

The Natural History Society of New Brunswick (1862-1932) based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, produced an impressive body of research, including significant geological discoveries. Research and ...

After picnicking in this state park in South Carolina, explore what the Algonquins called a "swamp on a hill," where you'll ...

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Lake Tahoe served as both a classroom and a time machine for Western Nevada College geology students recently, as Dr. Winnie ...

VCG. A large gold mine was recently discovered in Yumen, Northwest China's Gansu Province, with newly added gold reserve ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The sphere is 242,323 carats, weighs 106.75 lbs. (48.5 kg), and measures 12.9 inches (32.7 cm) in diameter. It was cut ...