The upper Midwest doesn't often come to mind first when discussing the most geologically significant regions of the United States or North America. Few geological features of North America are as ...

Much of eastern Wisconsin's recreational, historical and scientific significance centers around a prominent landmark — but how much do its residents actually know about the Niagara Escarpment? The ...

When you think Catskills, you generally think “bagging peaks,” or joining the esteemed 3500 Club. There are dozens of relatively short but severe and intense vertical ascents that lead outdoor ...

This story is from Texas Monthly’s archives. We have left the text as it was originally published to maintain a clear historical record. Read more here about our archive digitization project. “Daddy,” ...

The Balcones Escarpment, a geological scar millions of years old running across Central Texas, is one of the most important geological features in the state. It has played a huge role in shaping what ...

In 1977, Dick Vincent created one of the first endurance trail races of its kind — the beautiful and treacherous 18.6-mile Escarpment Trail Run in the Catskills. He was compelled to put on a trail ...

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District’s (CEPD) commission heard about some follow-up projects tied to the completed beach renourishment and provided staff with direction at its recent meeting. On ...

While erosion along Hamilton's escarpment has caused costly clean-ups and headaches for drivers on the city's Mountain passes, researchers are trying to better understand the phenomenon to help the ...