Lafayette College freshman Casey Alexander uses the new escarpment trail Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Easton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Views of the escarpment trail and historic step ...

The upper Midwest doesn't often come to mind first when discussing the most geologically significant regions of the United States or North America. Few geological features of North America are as ...

When you think Catskills, you generally think “bagging peaks,” or joining the esteemed 3500 Club. There are dozens of relatively short but severe and intense vertical ascents that lead outdoor ...

The Balcones Escarpment, a geological scar millions of years old running across Central Texas, is one of the most important geological features in the state. It has played a huge role in shaping what ...

Much of eastern Wisconsin's recreational, historical and scientific significance centers around a prominent landmark — but how much do its residents actually know about the Niagara Escarpment? The ...

This story is from Texas Monthly’s archives. We have left the text as it was originally published to maintain a clear historical record. Read more here about our archive digitization project. “Daddy,” ...

SHEBOYGAN - North Point is a popular spot to view Lake Michigan on the city's north side. Many have gazed at the area's beauty while mariners became well-versed in the dangers of the Niagara ...

While erosion along Hamilton's escarpment has caused costly clean-ups and headaches for drivers on the city's Mountain passes, researchers are trying to better understand the phenomenon to help the ...

The Niagara Escarpment is falling, naturally. And it's costing Hamilton money. Two major road and trail closures resulting from the natural erosion of the Niagara Escarpment through Hamillton are the ...

Opponents of a planned housing project in Ontario's Beaver Valley are warning that the proposal opens the door to development across much of the protected Niagara Escarpment. The project would see 280 ...