Ahead of a key anniversary, Missouri's sprawling 240-mile Katy Trail has earned national praise from USA TODAY readers.

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Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park is located in Eastern Missouri south of St. Louis. The park is one of the newest ...

When astronomers search for evidence of life beyond Earth, what signs are they seeking? Would clues be traced to microfossils trapped within ancient Martian rocks, swim in waters of an ocean world, or ...

More than 100 gathered in Clayton on Friday to unveil a plaque commemorating "The Philippine Village Historical Site," part ...

Beyond April 19, additional fee-free days are scheduled for later in the year, including June 19 (Juneteenth), August 4 ...

Branson isn't just lively shows and good music- there are many other great things to do with family in Branson, MO. Use this ...

National Forests are great destinations for all-things outdoor, and Louisiana's National Forest offers visitors plenty of ...

The Bellefontaine Conservation Area, located at Interstate 270 and Lewis and Clark Boulevard, will be part of a first-ever ...

Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They ...

Upper Creek Falls is a picturesque waterfall with multiple cascades tucked away in the Pisgah National Forest along NC Highway 181. There are two ways to reach Upper Creek Falls. One is the Upper ...

What if the best view of the night sky is just a road trip away? Explore how light pollution shapes our connection to the ...