A common trope in sailors' stories is the giant wave that can swallow a ship whole, now satellite data is giving some truth ...

These nine breathtaking, unique beaches across the U.S. stand out for rare wildlife, unusual geology, colorful sand, and ...

Who in California hasn't dreamed about skiing and surfing in the same day? Here's how I pulled it off - from Tahoe's peaks to the Pacific Ocean.

Most elevator rides take you to different floors of a building, but in Florence, Oregon, one particular elevator takes you on a journey through millions of years of geological history to meet hundreds ...

Golfers can enjoy Manzanita Golf Course, a nine-hole layout that prioritizes fun over challenge and scenery over difficulty. The course is walkable and reasonably priced, winding through coastal ...

In January 2023, windsurfer Sarah Hauser landed in the Guinness World Records for riding a 40-foot wave at Jaws. She ...

Although commonly described as a tsunami, the titular wave in The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is more likely an example of a large rogue wave. For centuries, sailors spoke of two maritime ...

These California beachfront campgrounds let you fall asleep to ocean waves and wake up steps from the sand, with views and experiences that feel unforgettable.

Fearing that extreme weather threatened its epic breaks, Oriente Salvaje is piloting the first surf insurance policy to protect livelihoods and ecosystems ...

The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.

Abstract: In this letter, we propose a novel methodology for retrieving wave parameters, i.e., significant wave height and mean wave period, in near-nadir looking mode using a 77-GHz ...

California's Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur is home to the iconic 80-foot McWay Falls, redwood hikes, whale watching, and Highway 1 views.