Some national parks get all the attention, but with that also comes all the crowds, traffic, and mile-long lines for a photo op. If you’re dreaming of jaw-dropping views without the chaos, we’ve got five spectacular national park alternatives that deliver all the beauty of the big name spots (think - crowd favorites like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Zion) but with a fraction of the yearly visitors, making them the best kept secrets of the park pros.

During the Apollo missions, NASA put reflectors on the moon. In the five decades since then, scientists have shot laser beams at the reflectors to figure out how long it takes light to come back to Earth. That led to a huge revelation: The Earth and moon are drifting apart. Watch this video to learn how fast that’s happening and what it means for our planet.

A more active severe weather pattern is getting underway in the Midwest and Plains that could produce large hail, wind damage and a strong tornado threat into early next week.

Things are heating up, and 2025 is expected to be a scorcher for much of the U.S. Here’s what we can expect from the summer months and how to prepare before things get too hot.

A mountain climber in Alberta, Canada, captured the heart-stopping moment he was nearly swept away by an avalanche on Mount Balfour. The moment will have you holding your breath as you see the snow slide down the mountain and hear his panicked reaction.