(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources hosts First Day Hikes at Illinois state parks for people to start the new year outdoors. The public is invited to take a family-friendly, self ...

One of the sights along the hike is Skaros Rock. Today, this headland is a popular vantage point for watching sunsets, but in yesteryears it housed a castle that served as the prime meeting place ...

From scenic drives through the countryside and sunbathing on the beach to fresh seafood and towns rich with history, the Constitution State has much to offer travelers. The word "Connecticut" ...

This journey through Illinois will guide you to 10 of the state’s most underrated state parks, each more captivating than the ...

Discover these eleven hidden gem lake parks in Wisconsin that promise tranquility, natural beauty, and a crowd-free ...

The best hike of our trip, however, was to Germany's highest waterfall. We scaled the cliffside using tree roots as handholds and footholds, dealing with rock scrambles, fallen trees, and slippery ...

Firefighters from Castle Rock and a firefighting aircraft from Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control are now on their way to California to help fight those devastating wildfires there.

Looking for something quirkier than the established destination ski resorts? Try one of these independent areas.

LOOKING out from the summit, it felt like the whole of the Somerset countryside was laid out below us with lush green trees sandwiched in between historic buildings. It had been a challenge, ...

Otherwise, from there, make a loop by going up the Sam Merrill Trail and down the steep but beautiful Castle Canyon ... a ravine draw you in (you may see rock climbers scaling the walls ...

Old Stone Fort in Tennessee is an archaeological park teeming with ancient mysteries but also home to many stunning waterfalls making it well worth the visit.