In 1900, Wisconsin created the first state park in the United States. From the rocky bluffs of Interstate State Park in northwest Polk County, visitors can still look down on the St. Croix River and ...

Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis has been suspended without pay for two months, and his future as chief is uncertain. Nearly 60 supporters wrote letters to the board praising Davis for his ...

As the Texas sun gets hotter, vacation season is kicking into high gear, and Moody Gardens on Galveston Island is ready to ...

Large mounds of sargassum seaweed are washing up on Galveston beaches, impacting the scenic views. But did you know it helps stabilize dunes and enriches the ecosystem? 🌊🦀 ...

The Galveston Island Humane Society is transporting adoptable pets outside the region and is now open for business on weekends. These are just two of the changes the facility has recently ...

GALVESTON, Texas — For many Texans, owning a house on Galveston Island is a dream. Whether as a weekend getaway, an investment property, or a primary residence, a seaside home close to the big ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — VISIT FLORIDA is giving away a sunshine-filled family vacation for 4 people to Panama City Beach! It includes a 4-night stay at Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort in ...

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be opening Thursday for the 2025 season. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will be opening Thursday for ...

The species may look pretty and blue or purple, but Galveston Island Beach Patrol urges beachgoers to use caution if they're in the area. The Portuguese man-of-war is a siphonophore, which means ...

The board Thursday authorized its legal counsel to execute final settlement agreements with key staff members.

Situated north of Clearwater Beach but south of Honeymoon Island State Park, this protected section of Caladesi Island is a great attraction for nature lovers and anyone seeking a little peace and ...

It's no wonder why the protected part of the island, Honeymoon Island State Park, continues to be one of Florida's most-visited state parks. A short 11-mile drive north of downtown Clearwater ...