Record single-storm totals from across the Great Plains region suggest that snowfalls of up to four feet are possible, ...

National single-storm snow records mostly come from mountainous regions or downwind from the Great Lakes where local geography can contribute to ridiculous snowfalls of six feet or more.

The program, funded through grants from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, is part of a larger goal to partner with universities across the state to gain a greater understanding of the ...

The discovery links ancient mantle activity to the present-day geography of the Great Lakes. It underscores how Earth's internal processes—occurring over millions of years—can shape features ...

A hotspot that is now located in the Atlantic played a key role in forming the lakes, home to a fifth of the world's fresh ...

The Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, reached historic low levels in 2022, raising economic, ecological and ...

As part of a torrent of decisions he issued hours after taking office, President Donald Trump declared that the name of ...

Steel production plunged by 61,000 tons in the Great Lakes region last week, according to Washington, D.C.-based American ...

Follow National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner to the Silver State, where natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and ...

Follow National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner to ... there are mountains to explore, lakes to paddle, and trails that speak to the soul. Here, landscapes tempt you to try something new ...