Oil rigs and hilltops were in all directions as I stumbled down the depression to a grove of isolated cottonwoods growing ...

The endangered Hawaiian monk seal faces numerous threats — from entanglement in fishing lines to loss of habitat, shark predators, human disturbances, and diseases.

Antarctica's isolation and rich natural resources have made it a strategically important focal point amid growing great-power ...

That’s exactly when you need to point your car toward Caledonia State Park in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania—nature’s own stress-relief sanctuary. Nestled between Chambersburg and Gettysburg along Route ...

In Exeter, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum is staging a one-night event that feels more bedtime story than gallery visit. On ...

Our grandson, Slade, moved back to Pagosa. “Grandpa, let’s go fishing.” Slade would take care of him, carry his chair and pole, throw in the line, and help him reel in the ...

It’s that time of the year when Santa Claus’ helpers, Elf on the Shelf, are sent to ensure the kids are on their best ...

The Cyber Monday sale, so named because once upon a time it was mostly about tech gadgets, has essentially transformed into a ...

My family and friends are not the only ones who will be getting something special from “Santa” this year.  Since our pets are ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has stocked 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout in 25 lakes as part of a state-wide ...

Hop aboard New York’s winter train rides and watch snowfall transform mountains, rivers, and forests into a sparkling ...

Some local roadside attractions can be seen from major highways while others require a little driving off the beaten path to ...