Halifax County’s Staunton River State Park has joineds an elite group of only 25 worldwide to be named an International Dark Sky Park. The designation is a boon for those who enjoy stargazing.

Staunton River State Park, recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, is set to offer self-guided astronomy programs throughout 2025 at its Dark Sky Observation Field.

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Crews from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are battling a brush fire Saturday night within Alafia River State Park. As of 10:00 p.m., officials say the fire has burned about 400 acres near ...

For canoeists and kayakers, the 56-mile-long Cape Fear Canoe Trail begins at the U.S. 1 bridge over Deep River, with a portion of the trail running through Raven Rock State Park.

Wells State Park, Cedar River: Bell Stone Lodge is a pretty, historic lodge dating from the 1940s, with a hand-cut stone fireplace and stone exterior. It sleeps 12. $160-$185 per night, 906-863-9747.

To get an event in the Outdoors Calendar, contact Brad Dokken at (701) 780-1148, (800) 477-6572 ext. 1148 or by email at bdokken@gfherald.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays.

This summer’s WNBA All-Star Weekend will include a concert billed as “Fever Fest” at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park. The show featuring live music and comedy is planned as a ...

Lost River State Park near the remote hamlet of Mathias, West Virginia, features 3,934 acres of forest, 23 miles of hiking and bridle trails and 26 cabins, many built by the Civilian Conservation ...

One evening, while walking along the riverbed of the Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Florida, USA, one evening, Larry came across a group of alligators. It was the dry season, and they had been ...

Crews from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are battling a brush fire Saturday night within Alafia River State Park. As of 10:00 p.m., officials say the fire has burned about 400 acres near ...