This color-coded earthquake risk map can help you determine your chances of feeling seismic activity in your area.

That’s exactly what awaits at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee – a sprawling 26,000-acre paradise that somehow manages to stay off most travelers’ radar despite housing some of the ...

That’s Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee – a 26,000-acre wonderland that somehow manages to fly under the radar despite housing one of the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi.

Whether you're an avid rock collector or simply interested in the world around you — this new tool is designed to make ...

Depending on where you're headed for leaf-peeping in East Tennessee, the "best" time to see fall color will vary. The region ...

Two new state parks have opened that are within easy driving distance of Chattanooga and join the state park system as ...

The USGS has unveiled a new interactive map that descriptively shows rocks across the U.S. as it pushes efforts to standardize resources.

Experts warn there's a 7 to 10% chance of a magnitude 7.0 or greater earthquake in the next 50 years in the New Madrid zone.

The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...

Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., and other staff members who work with ...

No souvenir-shop spookery. Just 13 serious sites with troubled histories, credible accounts and field-tested logistics for travelers who like to tackle spooky season head-on.