Amy Schimetz remembers the time years ago when she went camping in the Bighorn Mountains. It was June, but the mountain weather caused the temperatures to drop overnight, and she awoke to a ...

Explore underrated Illinois state parks worth visiting in 2026, with scenic trails, quiet lakes, and memorable landscapes ...

Utah’s wild landscapes set up bold adventures, from red-rock hikes to canyon views, starry nights, and thrilling outdoor days ...

Applications are open to organizations worldwide through April 17, or until 500 eligible submissions are received. Finalists will be announced in July and winners will be revealed in September. Visit ...

On Feb. 6-8, the Cheyenne River Youth Project hosted its Young Women’s (Wikoskalaka) Winter Camp at Wakanyeja Kin Wana Ku Pi (The Children Are Coming Home), its rural property near Bear Butte State ...

The Midwest is home to all kinds of natural beauty, and this state park in Iowa will give you miles of calming hiking trails ...

Virginia's Shenandoah National Park is brimming with gorgeous blooms in the spring and beyond.

Trying to plan a spring break trip that is fun for everyone? These quick getaways near Oklahoma City offer something for every kind of traveler.

The Giles-House copyrighted e-book, “Geology of the Lower Owyhee River, Oregon’s Grand Canyon,” is now online at www.owyheegeology.com as a free downloadable document. An improved second edition will ...

Hello, history fans! As I mentioned last week, I’ve taken some time off recently to recover from a major surgery. I’ll be back at the old keyboard next week. But for now, I’m sharing some of my ...