From secluded hiking trails to hidden waterfalls, travel experts highlight some less-visited spots at U.S. national parks to ...

Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to ...

A federally mandated plan identifying species in New Mexico that need focused conservation efforts due to climate change and ...

Presque Isle State Park officials learned that money for sand for the peninsula's beaches wasn't included in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work plan.

A northern New Mexico village known for its outdoor recreation had some sewer overflow spill into their river last week- it’s ...

All of Indiana’s 24 state-owned parks are offering free admission Sunday. May 4 is also one of the state’s free fishing days, meaning residents will not need a fishing license or a trout ...

Subtle changes to bill to block development in state parks means measure will go back to the House for another review. The House will have to take another look at a proposal to block further ...

Florida residents and the USA TODAY NETWORK are advocating for stronger protections for Florida state parks. Bills SB 80 and HB 209 aim to prevent development like golf courses and hotels within ...

DELAYS FOR DRIVERS. WELL, WE ARE JUST 100 DAYS AWAY FROM THE START OF THE IOWA STATE FAIR, AND NOW WE KNOW THE FULL FREE ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP AT THE FAIRGROUNDS THIS YEAR. IT INCLUDES TRIBUTE ACTS ...

The Senate Tuesday postponed a bill that would limit development in Florida state parks. The “The State Park Preservation Act” gained increasing support and momentum this Legislative Session ...

Those planning to take an e-bike through an Oregon state park should take note of some recent rule changes adopted at park sites throughout the state. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission ...

SPRINGTIME ALSO MEANS MORE PEOPLE ARE HEADED TO STATE PARKS, AND THIS WEEKEND IS WELCOME WEEKEND ACROSS INDIANA. ON SUNDAY, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GET INTO ANY OF INDIANA STATE PARKS FOR FREE.