Sarah and Brandon Jones moved to a floating cabin on Lake Fontana in western North Carolina. The move was relatively affordable.

The lake features a designated swim area with clear, cool waters, making it ideal for a refreshing dip on a hot summer day.

THE EVERGREEN FORESTS and the soothing silence are just a couple of reasons why Northern California’s hot springs are so ...

In a recovery-bound economy, it’s probably hard to sell vacations that cost up to $12,000 per person. But for a few Prior Lake families, the experience of exploring an unusual destination ...

When I think of fall, I envision myself someplace calm and colorful, the breeze blowing through my hair and the scent of falling leaves drifting by me. Gale Woods Farm, off the beaten path in ...

This essay is a follow up on the photograph published in the Jan. 16 Commonwealth (pictured above) that showed duckweed ...

Nestled in the heart of Michigan’s northern wilderness, Onaway State Park is a hidden gem that’s been quietly captivating ...

Latest estimates place the Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack at just 83 percent of the historic median for this time of year.

The car began to fill up with water, but the driver was able to call 911 and Deputy Mike Dawson arrived at the scene, officials said. “Are you in there? Where are you at, in the back?,” ...

Some, but not all, utility companies in our region have been adding fluoride to water as a common practice. Fluoride is supposed to help prevent tooth decay. People who brush their teeth and ...

Searles Lake has long been shaped by shifting water levels, volcanic minerals, and evaporite formation. In 2024, satellites ...

Water levels of the upper Great Lakes are expected to drop to near or significantly below their historical summer averages ...