Tower Rock, a limestone formation in the middle of the Mississippi River, is newly accessible by foot. The destination is now popular with tourists, the Missouri Department of Conservation said. The ...

Natural bridges are rock formations shaped by geological activity over millions of years. Let's take a look at some of these stunning natural structures. Pont d'Arc, FranceA popular tourist attraction ...

Landmark research confirmed the ancient impetus that formed the iconic ‘Twelve Apostles’ rock formations along Australia’s ...

A severe drought caused a rock formation in the Mississippi River to be visible. It's a rare sight, but those wishing to see might be disappointed. The drought, this week, caused water levels near ...

The limestone under my thighs felt cold and smooth as I sat down and scooched my way through a small opening in a rock. I was at least 100 feet underground in Montana’s Lewis and Clark Caverns State ...

Nature doesn’t follow blueprints, and sometimes the result is strange enough to stop you in your tracks. Around the world, erosion, lava, and sediment have shaped landscapes that feel less like ...

This story was first published in KCUR's Creative Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. To understand local lithology is to understand Kansas ...

The site is normally only accessible by boat. But, tourists hoping to visit might be disappointed. Here's why. The site is normally only accessible by boat. But, tourists hoping to visit might be ...