Explore the Missouri River: its map, amazing history, why it's called 'Big Muddy,' and key facts about North America's longest river.

Discover West Virginia, the Mountain State, renowned for its stunning landscapes. Explore its vibrant capital, Charleston, ...

As a weeks-long heat wave threatens more than 200 million in the U.S., a tropical system is brewing in the Gulf, possibly ...

A map of Denver's biking infrastructure from 1975 shows how far the city has come, but some problems still linger.

Meteorologists with the NWS have now confirmed it was an EF-2 tornado with 120 mph winds that wreaked havoc at Camping World ...

This article on the wilderness areas along the Buffalo National River is the eighth in a series commemorating the 40th ...

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, cycling, rock climbing and ziplining, as well as vineyards and wine trails.

Orange City's population skyrocketed from just over 6,000 to around 25,000 people on Saturday as the town welcomed in ...

Take a final look at Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom, which is closing permanently to make way for a "Cars" expansion to ...

According to data from Iowa State University, the U.S. has seen a record number of flash flood warnings so far this year, with 3,000 issued throughout the country, the most on record ...

Historian David Cecelski has "devoted a fair bit" of historical research to the people of Betty Town, how their land was taken, and how the community’s people were driven out of their homes to make ...

In the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, where the Mississippi River carves its ancient path, lies a cascading wonder that feels like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. Thunder Bay Falls ...