Much of Mackinac Island was designated as a national park in 1875, but it proved to be too expensive for the government to maintain, so it was transferred to the State of Michigan in 1895 ...

Until recently, the people living on the island of Kokota thought their forests were lost forever. The tiny Tanzanian islet measures only one square kilometer and is home to just 500 people.

Caption: A message in a bottle was found on Sable Island in mid-May. It contained a note and a Canadian $2 bill. (Sable Island National Park Reserve/Facebook) A Parks Canada archaeology technician on ...

Discover Kenya’s breathtaking coastal rainforests, vibrant marine parks, and untouched wilderness that promise unique adventures far from the crowds. Shimba Hills National Reserve offers a lush escape ...

This stunning, remote national park is home to wild horses and stunning scenery, giving Assateague Island a run for its money ...

In the spring, Pictured Rocks recommends looking for marsh marigolds, trout lily, Canada mayflower, Dutchman’s breeches, ...

Shipwreck Island Waterpark sits about 2 miles west of the beach. Season opening and closing dates may vary, but generally, the park is open from late April to early October and welcomes guests ...

There will be 12 contestants from Florida among the 243 spellers in the 97th National Spelling Bee. Two contestants have a special tie to Southwest Florida, including one Marco Island student.

In ancient Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia, “hobbit”-size humans shared the landscape with an immense bird. At more than five feet tall, the Ice Age stork Leptoptilos robustus would ...

"The park was established primarily ... Michigan's other national lakeshore is Pictured Rocks, which features the towering Grand Sable Dunes on Lake Superior. Here's what to know about Sleeping ...

In June of 1880, Glen Island, one of the first theme parks in the country, opened its gates to members of the press. Founded by politician John Starin, the park was designed with the goal of ...