The slough is a slow-moving waterway running parallel to the Columbia River that supports plant and wildlife, including river otters, painted turtles and bald eagles, according to Columbia Slough ...

Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals ...

Savannah's Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Discovery Center reopens after a $1 million renovation. Celebrate at a ...

Find peace in this glacier-shaped Illinois park with quiet trails, wetlands, and scenic lakes, an easy escape just beyond Chicago’s busy pace.

A North Carolina lakeside town with easy views, laid-back streets, and cozy spots that make it feel like you stumbled into a ...

Imagine a country with no rivers, no freshwater lakes, and no springs. Now, pack 65,000 people onto it. Add half a million ...

The Oldham County History Center has announced a new cultural and community Native American program, Spirit Sound Walkers, an Indigenous-led gathering centered on healing, belonging, and creativity th ...

Steve Frates of Ocean View, N.J., was driving along Route 9 in Cape May County on a recent bitter cold day and noticed something strange: dead robins lying by the side of the road. Lots of them.

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have even attacked people.

Woods Bay State Park near Olanta is South Carolina’s best-kept secret, and honestly, it’s a miracle it hasn’t been overrun by ...

Copperas Falls is one of those Kentucky secrets that not enough people know about. The waterfall gets its name from copper-colored minerals in the surrounding rocks. These minerals tint the water as ...

Picture this: golden sand stretching endlessly beneath your feet, waves crashing with perfect rhythm, and charming coastal ...