The advent of the Erie Canal was years in the making with debate about who was going to pay for it and which route it would take. Progress finally began on July 4, 1817 with a ceremonial ...

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the ...

Not every memorable walk involves climbing mountains or heading somewhere remote. Plenty of great routes stick to gentler ...

The Town of Bristol in Rhode Island, located about 16 miles south of Providence, holds the record for the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the country, according to the town's website. The annual ...

Fourth of July celebrations in Bristol, Rhode Island began long before the day became a federal holiday.

Independence Dam State Park in Defiance, Ohio stands as a testament to what happens when pristine wilderness and ...

Independence Dam State Park in Defiance, Ohio delivers the trifecta of outdoor perfection – scenic trails, productive fishing spots, and peaceful picnic areas – all wrapped up in a refreshingly ...

Route 22 is the Lehigh Valley's busiest highway, with some 110,000 vehicles using it every day, a nod to the boom in industrial development within the municipalities that are served by the highway.

LOCKPORT — In this history-rich city, the question of redeveloping a downtown block alongside the Erie Canal locks has preservationists and city leaders trying to bridge a difference of opinion ...