The NC Forest Service begins their annual native forest tree seedling sale on July 1. 40 or more species are available.

Take a scenic forest hike and cool off at a sandy beach—all in one trip to Cacapon Resort State Park, a must-visit summer ...

Pitch Pine Pitch pine trees (Pinus rigida) grow along the eastern North American coast and as far south as northern Georgia. This species thrives in a humid climate and on sandy, shallow soils.

Indiana's oldest state forest is a treasure trove of rugged countryside with many different trails, including the longest ...

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

North Carolina lawmakers left Raleigh before passing a budget. Here’s a recap of the most notable accomplishments and ...

This summer, more travelers are stepping away from screens and seeking out places where nature takes center stage. That ...

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) monitored area lakes and access sites and reports fishing success has slowed. ATV activity remains constant. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports the bite is still slow, with not many ...

These weird summer festivals and quirky small-town events are the perfect excuse for a road trip. Here are our 13 favorites.

False Cape State Park is your answer, serving up pristine Atlantic coastline the way nature intended. This might be the most “you gotta work for it” park in Virginia. No cars allowed! You’ll need to ...

The 2011 Cardinal Crusaders, ranked 14th in the nation, won a third straight NCHSAA state title and the sixth in seven years ...

The team ran experiments offering people who returned bottles the option of getting a typical ten-cent payout—or the small ...