It was a beautiful but cold day when I decided to hike Charlestown State Park. I was staying with family down in the area. It ...

From pine forests to rugged canyons, these highly rated Texas lake campgrounds offer scenic water access, solid amenities, ...

Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Guadalupe River State Park in Spring Branch offers a slice of paradise that ...

An easy drive from Chicago, this state park offers a glimpse into the past with a well-preserved canal, plus access to ...

Discover what some call the most extreme hike in Texas: the South Rim Loop Trail. If you're afraid of heights, this ...

They say the journey of a thousand steps begins with just one. And if you're someone who is new to the world of hiking, you ...

About 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is home to a variety of trees that leaf out with ...

Hundreds of newly published text messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly July 4 Texas floods.

That’s Peshastin Pinnacles State Park for you – a compact 34-acre geological wonderland tucked away near Cashmere, Washington ...

Pokagon State Park’s 8-mile Hell’s Point Challenge has been open since 2017. To complete it, you must hike a mapped route ...

Straight lines reached from the water’s edge, creating a split mirror reflection of sunlight dancing off hundreds of thin ...

This week I’m highlighting a 4-mile loop at the Barnett Ranch County Preserve — and crossing my fingers that we see big wildflower blooms in the desert this spring.