If you're going on a hike or just curious about a specific place's altitudes, Google Maps makes it easy to find the elevation ...

After we arrived, I turned on walking directions for the hike I had saved so I could easily track how far we had gone. The ...

At the tops of many mountains and along numerous roads are small brass disks called benchmarks. These survey points map the ...

Whether you're exploring uncharted trails or other remote areas, a reliable GPS unit can help keep you on track and provide essential information.

Stunning views of a high-altitude lake and the Sierra Mountains will be your reward for an adventurous six-mile trek.

"Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility," the National ...

This remote mountain town has had its ups and downs. In recent years famous races put it on the map, but some knew of its ...

high-resolution national elevation data from the USGS 3D Elevation Program, and advanced computing to build a comprehensive landslide susceptibility model. The resulting map of the contiguous U.S., ...

Wintry conditions were impacting states in the Pacific Northwest, whereas a dry spell in the Northeast prompted red flag ...

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