Some of O’Rourke’s favorite paddleboarding spots are Chatfield State Park, State Forest State Park, Barr Lake State Park and ...

Colorado has some of the country’s best places for people and pets to mingle, USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

Admire our galaxy’s dramatic galactic core—a sparkly bulge of stars and gas—while summer’s short ‘Milky Way season’ lasts ...

Walk through cherry trees while enjoying Montana's beautiful lakes and forest landscapes at an under-the-radar state park with recreation opportunities.

The Dawson Springs Independent School System posted a photo on social media of their team after the big win. They say the 4x800 Track Team took the state title.

It will remain open for a short stint through the National Cherry Festival, and then close again on July 7. The park and campground will remain closed through the 2026 season and reopen in April 2027.

Cherry Springs, isolated atop its mountain and surrounded by the 265,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest, remained a haven of darkness. In 2000, the park was designated as Pennsylvania’s first Dark ...

You probably know the chocolate-inspired town of Hershey is located in Pennsylvania, and you might know a thing or two about Pennsylvania Amish Country. But did you know you can see Albert Einstein's ...

Popular Wekiwa Springs State Park will require reservations to manage crowds Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.

Florida State Parks said, “During the pilot program, visitors must have a day-use reservation, a camping reservation or a concession reservation to enter the park.” Can you get a refund?

To control crowds and traffic congestion, Florida is launching a pilot online reservation program — with Wekiwa the only state park to institute the requirement.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- Passersby have noticed trees being cut down along the campground entrance to Traverse City State Park, known for its shady canopy in the summer.