In my column in the Jan. 23 edition of The Independent, I wrote about the many features in the EXPLORE Act, a single piece of ...

An injured ice climber had to be airlifted after falling amid winter weather in the Catskills area in upstate New York (Video ...

Only 30 minutes from Bend and just in Sunriver’s backyard, LaPine State Park is a fine place to spend some time ...

Welcome to Bear Butte State Park, South Dakota’s hidden gem. Nestled just outside the bustling town of Sturgis, Bear Butte State Park is a geological oddity that rises from the plains like a sleeping ...

Welcome to Bear Butte State Park, South Dakota’s best-kept secret. Nestled just northeast of Sturgis, Bear Butte State Park is a hidden gem that’s been flying under the radar for far too long. This ...

Visiting Pennsylvania for an outdoor adventure? The following state parks offer incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.

Colorado is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, and its national parks are a perfect ...

Montana, known as Big Sky Country, is a state of stunning natural beauty, mountain ranges and a growing population. The largest cities in Montana are characterized by a mix of historic charm and ...

Even though winter has set in you don't have to stop doing some of your favorite warmer weather activities. Many of the outdoor places you like to visit in the Spring, Summer, and Fall are open even ...

TOYAMA—An elderly woman was found dead in the garden of a home here on Oct. 17 after being mauled in a suspected bear attack. Police received an emergency call from a man reporting that his wife ...

This is an ideal place for both hiking and ecological observation. Sishou Mountain Citizen Forest The Sishou Mountain ... famous for the great view and an old armory, is a highland park named after ...