Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. These stunning hikes trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to ...

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back at some of Chicago’s well-loved animals.

Opinion: The U.S. Forest Service canceled an illegal public land logging project due to a lawsuit filed by Montana ...

Life’s a beach,” said that famous ’80s t-shirt slogan — if only it were true. In reality, life is anything but. However, in a ...

"Acquiring this land will allow the project to move forward and ensure our Great Lakes are protected for generations to come," said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

Supporting work in 13 counties This year’s Fisheries Habitat Grants funded projects (and counties where projects are located) ...

Three area dam projects have received funding from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great lakes and Energy from the ...

Nestled among 7,000 acres of forested ridges and sweeping valleys in eastern Arkansas, Village Creek State Park harbors a sandy shoreline that rivals coastal beaches – minus the sharks, jellyfish, and ...

Tucked away in the rolling hills of eastern Arkansas lies a sandy paradise that defies everything you thought you knew about ...

The Philippines, the apex of the Coral Triangle, has nearly 1,800 species of reef fish. Yet this coral graveyard I’m exploring has only refugees. I see a fish called a cleaner wrasse and feel a ...

Winners are decided by online voting for 20 nominees in each category. The current contests run until 11 a.m. May 26.

Thirteen Michigan counties, including Macomb and Oakland, received grant funding for projects on lakes and streams that will help benefit fish and aquatic systems.