Texas, Florida and Oklahoma experience the most lightning strikes in the U.S., with Texas leading in strikes per square mile.

Should dogs be banned from North East beaches? That's the discussion among residents in the region ahead of summer's arrival.

A popular viewing platform at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed due to erosion. The dune on which the ...

The methodology used by U.S. News is based on “the median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying homeowners ...

We asked the candidates running for New Jersey governor to share their plans to address climate change and a potential energy crisis.

During the summertime, Louisiana's lakes, rivers and beaches are popular areas, but can you drink while on the beach or in a boat? Find out here.

A ton of sudden park closures this week from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers caused confusion and frustration for Georgia's residents and leaders.

RNLI lifeguards have launched their first-ever service in Brighton and Hove, patrolling seven beaches daily this summer to provide expert ...

Recently opened, a new Jacksonville Beach restaurant showcases authentic Lebanese homestyle cooking and other Mediterranean ...

It is a federal holiday and "is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women." ...

Beaches are guarded by a professional waterfront team from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., starting the last weekend in June through Labor Day weekend. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

With the weather heating up, we figured it's time to turn our attention down south to Delaware's beaches, already a bastion ... Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.