Alpine lakes across the American West, long prized for their crystalline water and stark beauty, are losing their clarity. Sediment records spanning more than four centuries show that algal growth in ...

There’s something quite compelling about a beautiful body of water; these natural wonders invite quiet contemplation and encourage all sorts of outdoor recreation. And while this intrigue can be found ...

When Lower Mohawk Lake finally appears above the boulder field, the reaction from most hikers falls somewhere between audible ...

Interlaken is a beautiful Swiss town located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland. Surrounded by the ...

While many of the high alpine lakes in the Vail area remain covered in snow and ice, Nolan Lake near Fulford is ice-free and ready for a midsummer dip. Getting There The trailhead for Nolan Lake is in ...

High in the Rockies, researchers are discovering that wind-borne pollution and rising heat are fueling unprecedented algal blooms ...

KITTITAS County, Wash. (KOMO) — Two hikers were rescued after getting lost while in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness during an unexpected October snowfall, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office ...