You do not need lava fields to find a truly otherworldly American landscape. Some of the strangest scenery in the country comes from gypsum, salt, sandstone, wind, ancient lakes, and millions of years ...

A new report details that the number of sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena is increasing as enthusiasts are searching for a chance to connect with the outrageous mysteries of the universe.

Nevada offers so much more than glittering casinos and neon lights—venture beyond the tourist hotspots and you'll discover a landscape of otherworldly beauty, from ghost towns frozen in time to ...

LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy, who grew up in the UK, recalls encountering an alien landscape in her ongoing series American As A Second Language.

This list draws on desert area estimates from the World Atlas of Desertification, published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in collaboration with UNEP, which provides global ...