Californians voted on the best state parks, the Central Coast made the list ...

The two‑lane bridge—long debated, litigated, and criticized by Gulf Shores and Orange Beach officials—has been pitched for ...

The California State Parks Foundation has released the results of its second annual " Best of California’s State Parks " poll ...

SANTA CRUZ — The California Fish and Game Commission will review a proposal for expanded marine protected areas in Santa Cruz County Tuesday morning. Marine protected areas are designated zones in the ...

SANTA CRUZ — Volunteers with the Marine Mammal Center rescued a sea lion that washed up on the beach at Natural Bridges State Beach Sunday afternoon. The Marine Mammal Center is a nonprofit ...

Close to two state parks and offering heaps of seasonal festivals, this historic town in Pennsylvania gives visitors plenty of fun ways to fill their calendar.

Plan a refreshing Arizona getaway around lake beaches where desert scenery, sandy stretches, and bright blue water create the ...

Skip the crowds and uncover hidden gems in Maine. These charming towns with stunning scenery, local flavor, and unforgettable ...

In Washington's Cascade foothills, this mountain lake state park offers shoreline camping, trout fishing, a swimming beach, ...

Disney World, Times Square and Yellowstone National Park can be packed to the rafters with tourists. But there are plenty of ...

Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future Western monarch butterflies bask in the sun ...

National Park Service and DNR sites are closed this season for repairs and upgrades. Where you'll run into work in 2026.