Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last week ...

Plus, New England has one of the best lakes for swimming and one of the best lake beaches. The post One of the most ‘amazing’ ...

Explore the 10 best road trips in the U.S. From Route 66 to Pacific Coast Highway, discover epic drives, views & culture.

The College World Series finals are set in Omaha, as the LSU Tigers out of the SEC will take on the Coastal Carolina ...

Spring Park, located right in the heart of town, serves as the community’s living room, with its flowing springs (yes, the town is named for a reason) and shade trees that have witnessed generations ...

For those preferring a closer connection to nature, the state parks and Corps of Engineers campgrounds around the lake offer well-maintained sites where you can fall asleep to the gentle rhythm of ...

Arkansas' first covered bridge, built in 1846 across the Ouachita River in Hot Spring County, was washed away by a flood the ...

The best escapes can be just a few hours away. Here are some last-minute weekend getaways from Memphis — all within a ...