Alice Springs, Australia (CNN) — The Australian outback is one of the wildest places on Earth. A vast void of deserts and semi-arid wilderness, it stretches across about 80% of the country’s interior ...

For hours already, the hikers have been trudging uphill, above them a fantastically starry night sky. Some of the group have been hiking with heavy backpacks for weeks, others only a few days with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The dramatic scenery of Glen Helen Gorge, in the heart of Australia, draws painters such as Australia's Albert Namatjira. Florian ...