You can't just park wherever you want and call it camping, but you probably know that already. Doing it right takes some ...

There’s no shortage of public land to explore in America, but when it comes to unforgettable scenery, easy access, and ...

If you’re a seasoned hiker, you’ve likely visited, or at least heard of, all the best hiking trails across the U.S. These are ...

Located near Park Rapids in the northwestern part of the state, Itasca stands as Minnesota’s oldest state park, a pristine ...

Sometimes the most extraordinary escapes aren’t found in distant lands or exotic locales—they’re tucked away in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, where Hartford Beach State Park creates a ...

Many different countries have long rivers, and the U.S. is no exception, but that river is more complicated and unique than you might have expected.

A couple members of council wondered if the blocked off space presents public safety concerns or has outlived its usefulness.

From Niagara Falls to the Redwood Forests, state parks preserve many of the nation’s iconic landscapes and historic treasures ...

Here are the 10 most popular state park campgrounds based on 2025 summer occupancy, according to park officials.

Campgrounds are undergoing construction projects decades in the making from new shower buildings to improving electrical ...

Skip the national park crowds and sleep under the stars at these state-run gems.

Here is what is known so far as Minnesota and the administration of Democratic Gov. Tim Walz continue to grapple with a burgeoning fraud scandal that has metastasized into a series of different, ...