During the tour, visitors will get to hike up Mount Vesuvius and wander around Pompeii. Tours offer more background about the locales than can be learned if exploring without a guide, but keep in ...

Some of the people who were buried in Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted may have been misidentified, according to fresh evidence. Fourteen casts of victims discovered in the remains of the Roman ...

After Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the Roman city in 79 A.D., bodies buried in mud and ash eventually decomposed, leaving spaces where they used to be. Casts were created from the voids in ...

Scientists studying the remains of people who died in the devastating Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried the ancient city of Pompeii have made major DNA discoveries more than a 1,000 years after ...

Whether you're navigating a national park or tackling a local trail, having a solid hiking plan is essential for a safe and enjoyable experience. In iOS 18, Apple updated Apple Maps so hikers can ...

Among their 150 pounds of gear, they didn’t bring a map, a bear canister, or a water filter. The last item would have been especially helpful: On the Mount Whitney Trail, there are lots of lakes ...

(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File) Following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the city in 79 A.D., bodies buried in mud and ash eventually decomposed, leaving spaces where they ...

With iOS 18, iPhone users can download hikes or create their own in Apple's mapping app. Here's how to find your next route, and stay on track even when there's no cell signal. I've written for ...

Stunning views of a high-altitude lake and the Sierra Mountains will be your reward for an adventurous six-mile trek.

Think hiking season is over as soon as the leaves fall? Think again. For a dedicated group of year-round hikers, fall and early spring — often called the “shoulder seasons” — offer some of the best ...