Deep within Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Virunga National Park is home to some of the continent’s most active volcanoes, ...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has consistently predicted that East Africa will be the continent’s fastest-growing ...

The Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col. (Rtd) Tom Butime, has commended the outgoing chief executive officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Lilly Ajarova, for her commitment to ...

The rampant overuse of pesticides and fertilizers in the fertile volcanic region of the Virunga Mountains is causing significant environmental concerns, contributing to soil degradation and ...

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Large reserves of white hydrogen may exist within mountain ranges, according to a new study, raising hopes this clean-burning gas can be extracted and supercharge efforts to tackle the climate crisis.

Mountains from around the world have always been more than just towering landforms; they symbolize mystery, power, and the resilience of nature. These giants have inspired explorers, poets, and ...

We’ll let you in on a little secret: spring is one of the best times for a mountain getaway. We know, there’s an unspoken rule that spring break is for the beach and fall break is for the mountains, ...

Mammoth Mountain temporarily closed at midday on Friday after two ski patrollers were caught in an avalanche, causing serious injuries to one. The recent atmospheric river storm had dumped about 6 ...

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) issues gorilla trekking permits at a higher cost of $1500 USD per permit. In Congo’s Virunga ranges, mountain gorilla trekking permits are priced at $400 USD per person.