At these campgrounds near L.A., you can wake up among the trees and then take a short walk to a nearby trailhead.

Whether in a tent or RV, the Fond du Lac area holds a variety of camping opportunities with access to recreational activities like swimming or hiking.

“Your dog is not ‘just another wild animal,’ and their waste should not be left in the forests, officials said. USFS asks pet ...

When your livelihood is on line Those who work outdoors face some of the highest risks for tick exposure. Occupations like military service, park management, landscaping and environmental sciences ...

According to Missouri State Parks, the state parks have roughly 1,000 miles of trails with a variety of difficulty levels. If ...

Full of wild landscapes ripe for a variety of outdoor pursuits — including hiking, kayaking, fishing and camping ... and-a-half-million-acre Mark Twain National Forest has more than 750 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Firefighters in the Mark Twain National Forest have had a busy 48 hours fighting fires. Firefighters, dozer operators, and many more USDA Forest Service resources have ...

It’s considered moderate in ease of hiking. Much of the Ozark trail is located in the Mark Twain National Forest.The forest officially opened in the 1930s. It consists of 1.5 million acres in 29 ...

A fire that started Monday night has spread to about 1,500 acres of the Mark Twain National Forest, according to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, which is being called the ...

Vince Keeler was appointed forest supervisor of the Mark Twain National Forest in July. The forest spans 1.5 million acres across central and southern Missouri. The Mark Twain National Forest ...