New cruise ships and new ways to experience favorite destinations top our list of 2026's best family vacation ideas.

America's national parks and state areas burst with wildlife on stunning drives. Bison munch grass by the road, grizzly bears ...

Welcome to Heron Lake State Park in Los Ojos – nature’s own stress-relief therapy session disguised as 4,000 acres of shimmering blue perfection. This hidden gem nestled in the mountains of northern ...

Fairy Stone State Park in Stuart, Virginia is exactly that kind of magical escape – a hidden gem tucked into the Blue Ridge foothills where reality seems just a little more wonderful than usual.

The Polar Bear Plunge, a New Year’s Day tradition for those bold enough to brave the chilly water, appeared to be well ...

Many participated in the Polar Bear Splash at Barton Springs Pool in the morning to ring in 2026. Save Our Springs Alliance ...

Austin locals celebrated the New Year by participating in the traditional Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool.

With skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing, camping, and swimming, Speculator, New York, is perfect for nature lovers, no ...

Black bears evidently have a predilection for peanut butter. So says our chatty dining-car bartender, who once spent a ...

Jasper’s natural beauty and resilient spirit remain, with trails, tours, and cozy lodges now open to travelers.

Visitors from all over the country and the world found their way to the iconic Flora-Bama Lounge to take a cold plunge to ring in the New Year.

SHIPSHEWANA – Brethren Retreat Ministries in Shipshewana received a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps.