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

DENVER — Days after a gunman entered a suburban Denver movie theater, killing 12 moviegoers and injuring 70 others, Gov. John Hickenlooper and Colorado health officials began talking about … more

BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana judge said he fears he's done a "soul-wrenching injustice" to a man he freed from prison after 27 years, only to see him ordered back behind bars by a higher … more

BOISE, Idaho — Federal authorities in Idaho say they have arrested an Uzbekistan national on federal terrorism charges. Prosecutors says 30-year-old Fazliddin Kurbanov was arrested in Boise on … more

BOULDER, Colo. — Formal charges are expected to be filed Wednesday afternoon against two University of Colorado football players who allegedly knocked a man unconscious in a weekend brawl.CU … more