Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the only species of hummingbirds that breed in Alabama, and in fact the only species of hummingbird that breeds east of the Mississippi River. They’ll spend the summer ...

Minnesota and twin cities area is the perfect place to visit and offers many outdoor and romantic things to do for couples. The Mall of America in Minneapolis features an indoor amusement park, movie ...

Before the kids jump back into academic mode, some parents are on a quest for family-friendly vacation fun or thrilling ...

Many U.S. cities have worked to transform their riverfronts into picturesque recreational areas and multi-use spaces.

Warnings about bacteria in the water are posted at 13 Iowa beaches this week. Water samples from Backbone State Park in ...

According to Marly, everyone should visit Nashville at least once — regardless of whether or not they’re big music fans.

Rather than deal with heat and crowds at traditional vacation spots, travelers are opting for summer getaways to cooler ...

Back in 2003, when researchers began predicting with excellent accuracy how much of western Lake Erie would be coated with the green slime of a toxic algae bloom, there were important points to be ...

One of the largest noncompetitive cycling events in the world takes place right here in Iowa. See why RAGBRAI is a summer ...

The ArtBlaze summer series returns to Milwaukee's lakefront July 24, Aug. 7, and Aug. 21 from 4-9:30 p.m. at McKinley Beach.

Missouri’s third-largest city offers surprising affordability with plenty to discover. The original Bass Pro Shops headquarters is a free wildlife museum in disguise. Route 66 landmarks dot the city, ...

That’s exactly what happens at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a 70,000-acre slice of Pennsylvania paradise that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally wandered into a painting.