On New Year’s Eve, Ilse Dunbar will be in bed well before midnight. That’s because she’ll be up on New Year’s Day at 4:30 a.m. to hit the trail. “I would never skip Jan. 1 as a hiking day,” the ...

In this Instagram age, there’s always a temptation to explore only the most popular and well-traveled sites. We’re lured by enticing, sometimes carefully manipulated, photos and yearn to go. Nothing ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ newest state park is expected to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year’s Day. While an official opening date for Palo Pinto Mountains ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Custer State Park is temporarily closed Thursday because of the high winds in the western part of the state. “There are a number of large trees down, and many roads are ...

ORANGEBURG - On Saturday afternoon, South Carolina signees J'Zavien Currence and Anthony Baxter capped off their high school careers by leading South Pointe to a 4A state title in a 35-14 victory over ...

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Oak Mountain State Park opened new mountain bike trails and a renovated pump track Tuesday, Dec. 2. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship was on hand ...

Where can you find the best private golf courses in each state? Welcome to Golfweek’s Best 2025 list of the top private layouts, as judged by our hundreds of raters. The members of the ratings panel ...

The trail itself has 79 stops throughout the state of Ohio, featuring what are known as "the best light displays in the state." Many of the stops in Northeast Ohio include both drive-thru and ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Roan Mountain State Park announced several trails have reopened since being damaged by Hurricane Helene. “Roan Mountain State Park is excited to announce that several of ...

As the leaves turn golden and the crisp fall air sets in, Alabama's state parks transform into scenic escapes perfect for a weekend getaway. From waterfalls to lakeside views, these five parks offer ...

No one ever forgets the Sedona skyline. Towering formations, both fanciful and majestic, painted in fiery sunset hues rise above forested lands. It is an enticing landscape meant to be explored on ...