It's the perfect time of year to start exploring the desert near L.A. These hikes are closer than Joshua Tree National Park, ...

The Al Naslaa rock formation is characterized by its two symmetrical sandstone blocks resting on natural pedestals. What ...

Much as its name suggests, desert rock is a subgenre whose roots can be traced ... Man was resurrected in the early 2000s and the band finally released their debut Rock Formations in 2005. Its on ...

With an extreme climate and little life, the unique rock formations and reddish hue of the Devil's Desert in Argentina would ...

Aside from abundant sunshine, a trip to Bend, Ore. offered our writer hikes, stargazing excursions and more on a recent trip.

The Imperial Valley has been recognized as one of the most unique places for geological study. It may not seem like much to ...

The reclusive land artist Michael Heizer turned 80 this week. We celebrated by taking a life-changing voyage to visit his ...

Towering saguaros, fiery sunsets, colorful barrios, and historic landmarks make Tucson a photo-worthy city. Explore some of ...

Egypt has unveiled an ambitious project to convert the desert region in the Qattara Depression into a liveable environment.

Using its Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) and Tunable Laser Spectrometer (TLS) instruments, the rover has heated rock samples to ... extremely cold water. "These formation mechanisms represent ...