Plan Ahead: The waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, and the black sand can get very hot. But that's not the main reason to visit Punalu'u. This beach in southern Hawai'i ...

This in demand destination still has secrets waiting to be discovered in its wildest and most untamed places — if you know ...

100 Beaches of a ... Its sparkly sand is made up of olivine crystals formed around 49,000 years ago with the eruption of Pu‘u Mahana. The cinder cone volcano spewed lava down into the sea.

Along with volcanoes and glaciers, expect black-sand beaches studded with iceberg shards ... Lake Mývatn formed as the result of a volcanic eruption and is fringed with distinct dark columns ...

Once a magnet for intrepid backpackers and surfers—and now beloved by the likes of Margot Robbie and Alicia ...

Defined by geologists as a ‘microcontinent’, this gorgeous Norwegian volcanic island with exquisite terrain is untouched by ...

Iceland provides even when the weather is bad, which it was for our trip to the Golden Circle. The popular tourist route south of Reykjavik, covering a loop of around 300km, is a must.

Which is the best Hawaiian island for families? We asked expert family travelers to weigh in on the best places to stay in ...

The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or ...

A volcano eruption near Oregon is brewing — but don't panic about Axial Seamount. The undersea volcano has been attracting attention for months as scientists prepare for an eruption they expect ...