But on 20 May 2009, former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski (USA) became the first person to complete both incredible ...

In May of 1963, National Geographic photographer and correspondent Barry C. Bishop was part of the first American team to ...

This once-quiet ski town and gateway to Yellowstone National Park has transformed, balancing cutting-edge innovation and luxury with wild beauty and solitude.

A secret CIA mission in 1965 to spy on China resulted in a lost nuclear device on Nanda Devi. American and Indian climbers ...

“The lighthouse symbolizes the source of the Rhine River. The actual source isn’t directly at the lighthouse, but just behind ...

When Drummond completed the Seven Second Summits in 2023, she became the first woman to reach the second-highest peak on every continent. In the two years since, Drummond has focused on returning to ...

Skip the car and experience America's top national parks through seamless rail links, park shuttles, and easy transit access ...

Mount Everest stands at 29,032 feet, the highest point on Earth. It’s a symbol of human dreams and goals. Since 1953, about 4,000 climbers have reached its top. This mountain, known as Sagarmatha in ...

Ecuador has several dormant volcanoes not only challenging in themselves, but great practice for bigger peaks. Here is a ...