Early humans seemed to strike the perfect balance in situating their hearths in the cave, preserving ample sitting and cooking space while avoiding the worst effects of smoke.

A group of Spokane Mountaineers shouldered packs earlier this month and snowshoed out from Lookout Pass with shovels and positive attitudes for their first winter camping experience in snow caves.

Fire Chief Steve Freeman said the Bat Cave Volunteer Fire Department is the last fully volunteer-based fire department in Henderson County. He described Bat Cave as a remote area that has always ...

By TAYLOR THOMPSON Click here for updates on this story BAT CAVE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- Despite the massive progress that has ...