A star was born in 1935, when Griffith Observatory became the first public observatory west of the Mississippi. Now, “Griffith Observatory is the most visited public observatory on the planet ...

May 18th marks the 45th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens and the creation of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory. This Saturday they are holding an open house to teach people about ...

Why it matters: “Griffith Observatory is the most visited public observatory on the planet,” says Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the observatory. What's planned? The observatory will host a full ...

The Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, which has offered educational programs about the nature of central Oregon since ...

While Costco's cool cantina is an excellent choice, it's not the only way to bring the party to your backyard. Below, we're ...

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver will host an open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Volcano scientists will be on hand to describe their ...

But sometimes it's nice to enjoy the great outdoors in the shade. That's when a nice hardtop gazebo can come in handy. With so many options to choose from, it's hard to know where to start shopping.

Friederich said the camera is located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens, and provides different viewpoints to monitor the volcano as well as give people from all over ...

For some of the best views of the harbor, head to the historic Portland Observatory, the country's last standing maritime signal tower. Built in 1807, the octagonal, 86-foot-tall tower was ...

Get a closer look at this month's Flower Moon with the best telescopes to suit every budget and experience level. May brings the Flower Moon on May 12, a sight that only looks better when viewed ...

In the 1870s, the College began raising funds for the construction of its first observatory. The College obtained a larger telescope, and construction on the observatory finished in 1874. It was ...

A nice gazebo offers a great experience outdoor for your family in the backyard or garden. However, not all gazebos can withstand the weather, especially when high winds can blow your gazebo away, ...