A few things make the Backbone Trail iconic. To start, it’s the crown jewel of Iowa’s oldest state park. Founded in 1920, 2000-acre Backbone State Park was the state’s first, and what got folks’ ...

The government shutdown is forcing Republicans and Democrats alike to balance political point-scoring with keeping up appearances at the country’s iconic national parks.

Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, stands as proof that Mother Nature has been moonlighting as a stress counselor, and frankly, she’s doing a better job than most professionals with actual degrees.

The Texas Hill Country is where the Lone Star State really comes into its own. Think rolling hills, wildflower meadows, gentle rivers and rural small town charm. Whether you’re looking for ...

Starting Friday, Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Nelson County is set to offer fans a springboard into an entertaining weekend. And an underhand chop, standing block chop and hot saw, too. The ...

The Knox County Park District is inviting the public to explore the scenic landscape of Ohio, including the well-known ...

Most freshmen athletes arrive in college talented but inexperienced, often playing behind upperclassmen to help guide them through the demanding transition into DI athletics. Goalkeeper Pauline Nelles ...

The Friends of Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Road, Baraboo, will host the annual Halloween Extravaganza at Devil's Lake State Park from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 in the ...

A 65-year-old Roscommon woman was killed Monday, Sept. 15, when she was struck by a vehicle at a national forest campground in the Upper Peninsula, the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office said. Law ...

Once again, it’s a group of highly praised freshmen who will tell the story for Duke in season No. 4 for coach Jon Scheyer. At all five positions last season, Duke had players who could defend a ...