Escape the crowds and hike to Michigan’s most beautiful hidden lakes. Peaceful trails, clear water, and unforgettable natural ...

Fakahatchee Strand State Park near Everglades City has reopened a boardwalk through ancient cypress forests. The original was ...

Explore stunning Illinois views without challenging hikes. Easy trails lead you to waterfalls, rock formations, and more.

A New Year’s Day hike could be the first thing on the calendar for Central New Yorkers looking to kick off 2026 outside. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 7 announced ...

Want to see black bears or wild elk in the Smokies? We've ranked the top 5 spots in the park where you are almost guaranteed ...

The weather is looking good to get out and about in Wales during that strange time between Christmas and New Year ...

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 favorite.

That’s Washington State Park in De Soto, Missouri. Just about an hour’s drive southwest of St. Louis sits this 2,147-acre natural wonderland that somehow remains one of Missouri’s best-kept secrets.

Saratoga’s claim to fame is its free public hot springs, where locals soak away their troubles. This town of roughly 1,600 people sits along the North Platte River, famous for its blue-ribbon trout ...