The new type of algae forms into mats and has been found along the Columbia River. Experts said can be just as toxic blue-green algae blooms often found on lakes.

On this week's "Around Town" spotlight, Roxanne Strouk visits Homeward Trails, where adoption fees are being waived thanks to a $25,000 donation from PenFed.

A dog had a “tough day” on a Southern California hiking trail but ended up getting a ride to safety courtesy of a search and rescue team, officials reported.

An animal shelter in Salt Lake County is currently at capacity, and Salt Lake County Animal Services is looking for people to ...

One place that we’ve visited many times that I still love to go back to is Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. No matter when you are ...

Popular national parks brace for record-breaking visitation as peak summer travel approaches. But away from the spotlight, a ...

With permits looming over Blue Lakes Trail, big closures are impacting hikers’ ability to access the popular trailhead and ...

Cathy Mackiewicz’s dog was pulling harder than usual, its nose pointed toward a natural pit containing 15 green fish on the side of the road, about a quarter ...

Marked with blue signs, the Bay Area Ridge Trail takes in stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands; ...

Leo Carrillo State Park offers not only 1.5 miles of beach but also a stunning hike that is the perfect way to start a day of ...

Lily Coursol, 6, and grandmother Brenda Brintnell blow whistles together on their home street of Winona Road in the ...

Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, Bayfield is Wisconsin’s gateway to the Apostle Islands. This tiny harbor town packs ...