Author Malcolm Paterson wants to ensure Auckland's volcanic caves aren't forgotten. Inside a lava cave running under Landscape Rd in Mt Eden. ELESHA EDMONDS / FAIRFAX NZ The historical caves and ...

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A dozen family members — including one as young as eight — were sickened by histoplasmosis after coming in contact with bat ...

The extinct mammals were about five times larger than a grizzly bear–and filled caves with their poop.

Popular national parks brace for record-breaking visitation as peak summer travel approaches. But away from the spotlight, a broader range of underrated park experiences is ... Read moreThe post These ...

Scientists have analyzed ancient DNA and compared more than 400 fossils from 17 natural history museums to figure out how and why extinct sloths got so big.

Deadliest volcanic eruption in US history ... And he said, ‘Well, I've got a cave on the other side of the lake, a secret ...

Pettyjohn Cave’s Volcano Room – The Most Claustrophobic Crawl Yet Posted: May 9, 2025 | Last updated: May 9, 2025 We took on one of the most intense crawls of our caving adventures ...

The caves keep a perfect 4C – and make you ponder ... hike across Skógafoss waterfall on the seat of the powerful Eyjafjallajökull volcano that famously erupted in 2010 and grounded air ...

We returned to Petty John’s Cave with a mission—to reach the Volcano Room, a massive underground chamber shaped like its namesake. The journey took us through tight, claustrophobic crawls ...

São Vicente, nestled in the expansive Laurissilva area, is a land of valleys and vineyards, boasting lush vegetation, volcanic caves, and charming villages. It's situated in one of Madeira's most ...