The beach derives its name from José Francisco Ortega, nicknamed “El Capitán” during his tenure as commandant of the Santa Barbara Presidio in the late 1700s. Before becoming state parkland, this area ...

This state-by-state map shows where gas prices are highest. How taxes, location and environmental regulations all factor into what you pay at the pump Source: AAA • Gray indicates data not ...

Ant invasions are common in South Carolina homes. Here’s what to know and how to keep them out this summer.

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved lease extensions for Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort, both popular camping sites.

State Park officials speculate that the high levels of E. coli are due to an “increase in nutrients in the water after a heavy rain.” ...

Recovery operations continued today for the body of a 14-year-old boy who drowned at Illinois Beach State Park at around 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to Beach Park Fire Chief Tom Stahl. It’s at ...

First responders have complained more equipment and manpower are needed to handle emergencies in the wake of beach-related improvements the state has made.

Governor Dan McKee is set to sign an executive order declaring the 36th Governor’s Bay Day.

A waterspout was spotted forming near beach access 18 at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County on Tuesday morning.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Fort Walton Beach Police Chief Robert Bage to the state's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

The Maine State Park service has warned potential visitors to Popham Beach that they could be turned away if its high tide due to limited beach space ...

Solvang has been nominated for the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards in the category of “Best Historical Small Town.” Voting is open until Aug. 14.