In a state more famous for its skyscrapers and endless cornfields, there exists a slice of wilderness so unexpectedly magnificent it feels like Mother Nature’s been keeping secrets from the rest of us ...

The initiative, launched by Stein at the reopening of Chimney Rock State Park, encourages people to explore western North Carolina and support its recovery from Hurricane Helene by supporting ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued a state of emergency to help “facilitate and support long-term recovery efforts” over a week after Tropical Storm Chantal brought ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The trial for the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set to go to trial this ...

Matthiessen State Park – Oglesby, IL Drive time: ~1.5 hours (just down the road from Starved Rock) Kid-friendly trail: Dells Area Trails (1–2 miles loops) Why it’s great in fall: Smaller crowds than ...

Looking for a slice of paradise that doesn’t require a passport or emptying your savings account? Findley State Park in Wellington, Ohio might just be the answer to your nature-starved prayers, ...

Chimney Rock State Park has reopened to the public nine months after closing due to damage from Hurricane Helene.

Maps shows the parks and beaches in Connecticut that are actively closed due to reaching packing lot capacity during the summer of 2025.

As Independence Day crowds enjoyed outdoor destinations across Connecticut, numerous state parks’ lots filled to capacity and had to be closed to new visitors.

A wildfire burning in Makoshika State Park has scorched more than 150 acres since it ignited Wednesday night, prompting the closure of a vast majority of Montana’s largest state park.

Smith Rock State Park in Oregon is a bucket-list destination for climbers and nature lovers alike. Known for its dramatic 550-foot (168-meter) volcanic rock walls and over 2,000 climbing routes ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles southeast of Asheville.