Learn how the beaver helped build Oregon from territorial days to statehood and became its official state mammal.

Tucked away in Brewster, Massachusetts, Nickerson State Park stands as 1,900 acres of proof that Mother Nature plays favorites sometimes, and this slice of Cape Cod definitely got the VIP treatment.

Ready for the perfect road trip or some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of America with a look at the prettiest lake ...

Nickerson State Park in Brewster is Massachusetts’ best-kept not-so-secret secret – a 1,900-acre paradise that makes you question whether you’ve somehow teleported to the wilderness of Maine while ...

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Explore beautiful lakes across Connecticut, from popular swimming spots to spots perfect for boating, fishing, hiking, and relaxing.

After weeks of hunting, we were ready for a change of scenery and a new activity. Watching the pair of red and white bobbers ...

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NORTH ATTLEBORO — Falls Pond has reopened for swimming after being closed for nearly two weeks because of E. coli bacteria. The town health department has determined the average of water test results ...

BLANCHARDVILLE, Wis. — The new, long-awaited McKellar Park Swim Pond opened in Blanchardville Friday. The effort to replace the town's aging pool started in 2019 by a group of local residents. But ...