RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mount Rushmore National Memorial may be the most famous landmark in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but it's not the only one.Covering approximately 8,000 miles (nearly … more

LOS ANGELES — The twins were 7, shy and scared. Talking was tough and describing what happened nearly impossible. So the prosecutor preparing them to testify against the father they said … more

CORVALLIS, Mont. — From monstrous African Goliath beetles to whip scorpions from Thailand to the famous iridescent blue morpho butterflies that haunt the jungles of Peru, there is hardly a rare bug … more

PIERRE, S.D. — The main road used to go right past the town of Meers, but that's when the main road was the Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood freight route, traveled by mule and ox teams pulling wagons to … more

AMALGA, Utah — Behind Pennie Cowley's log cabin residence are high tunnels, packed with rows of fresh produce — beets, radishes, peas and more — that make part of what she and her family refer … more

INDEPENDENCE PASS, Colo. — Like most drivers on Independence Pass, Don Poole watches his speed and where he is on the treacherous road. Poole had extra reason to be cautious on May 13, as there … more

CARBONDALE, Colo. — The ID badge pinned to Maria Eloisa Duarte's jacket is an ordinary metal rectangle bearing her name above her title, "parent mentor." But for Duarte, it is a badge of honor. … more

Miles into the forest, away from towns and roads, cabins are waiting to house hikers."It's a place to base yourself out of during backcountry skiing or hiking," said Summit Huts Association director … more

Head Start student Yeslin Enriquez climbs down a jungle-gym ladder on Thursday at Cam-plex Park as other youngsters follow behind her. Yeslin and other Head Start students enjoyed a picnic-style … more

Civilians and law enforcements officials alike gather near the western wall of city hall as they hold a moment of silence during a brief, yet somber, ceremony honoring Peace Officer Memorial Day on … more