Old-fashioned storefronts house candy shops, bakeries, and antique stores. The town sits at 4,000 feet elevation, giving it four distinct seasons rare in Southern California. Fall brings spectacular ...

The Little Mermaid statue reminds visitors of Denmark’s famous fairy tale author. The town celebrates Danish holidays with parades and traditional costumes. Mission Santa Inés stands nearby, ...

When Daniel Romero worked at a river mine in Canaima National Park, in southeastern Venezuela, he would wait until the sun ...

The discovery of gold in California transformed what would become the most populous state. The quest continues today.

The price of gold has been surging in 2025, recently reaching about $4,380 per ounce—another historical high. It’s up almost 70% this year. However, prices have pulled back and are now down 6%, to ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — San Marcos city staff members said managed access points along the San Marcos River helped keep it cleaner, safer and less crowded during peak summer months. The river had ...

In a recent study published in the journal Biogeosciences, scientists have confirmed that mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is contaminating food crops not through ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A man was rescued Wednesday night after driving off Highway 145 and landing in a river. According to the San Miguel Sheriff’s Office, at about 11 p.m., the car drove off ...

Colorado rescue teams had to conduct a swift water rescue on Wednesday night when a driver left the highway and fell over 300 feet into the river below. The San Miguel Sheriff's Office said a man was ...

San Miguel County dispatched after an Apple crash detection alarm. The sheriff's office said the car went off Highway 145, plunging 350 feet. Dog and owner were killed at Tacoma homeless camp. Here's ...