They started with nothing but dirt, tools, and a quiet patch of jungle. After 60 days of digging, carving, and building by hand, an underground house with a hidden swimming pool slowly came to life.

Explore the construction of an underground hut system and a cliffside swimming pool designed to minimize wildlife intrusion.

From its massive size to its role in American history, here’s what to know about the Reflecting Pool that sits at the heart ...

The Interior Department added $6.2 million to the no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool late last week.

In April, President Trump announced that his latest construction project was revamping the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Documents say the contract has already cost far more than Trump said it would, and that repairs would be needed again far ...

Pool season isn't complete without the scent of chlorine in the air. But does smelling the chemical mean the pool is overchlorinated? And if so, what happens if you're overexposed to the disinfectant?

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Echeveria comes in many sizes, ...

Water in the desert sounds like a contradiction, but Buddha Beach in Sedona proves that Arizona knows how to keep secrets ...

Some places in Oregon look so unreal that you half expect someone to jump out and yell “gotcha” while revealing the elaborate ...

Reached by a rugged beach hike at minus tide, Skylight Cave on Secret Beach in Point Reyes is one of Northern California’s most unforgettable coastal adventures. Reaching it via a long beach hike and ...