Local people call the natural spectacle Fuden Oroshi. Wind pushes fog up from a basin on the one side of the mountain, then it pours over the Fuden Pass and flows toward the foot of the mountain.

With the early opening of Mt. Bachelor ski area to pass holders this weekend, snow sports season has already officially ...

Researchers simulated the sun’s polar vortices using computer models, which suggest the vortices are likely driven by powerful magnetic fields. The sun may have swirling polar vortices similar ...

Nipper's believed to be the 15th person to climb all peaks 11,000 feet or taller (known as "11ers" in the hiking community) ...

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Assuming said valley is not shrouded in fog, the first thing your visitor says is something akin to, “Oh, look at the mountains ... Fred Beckey’s seminal “Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing ...

For those looking to ditch the skiing crowds and explore off-piste, strapping on a pair of snowshoes is the ultimate way to appreciate panoramic views of the dramatic mountain range. With miles of ...

Visitors can admire the scenery via hiking trails, on a boat or with a fishing pole in hand ... consider the 3.6-mile Elephant Back Mountain Trail loop, which features a nearly 800-foot elevation ...

Space can be a wondrous place, and we've got the pictures to prove it! Take a look at our favorite space pictures here, and if you're wondering what happened to today in space history don't miss ...