Peter Gagne heard the call of the wild when he was a boy vacationing with his family in the White Mountains. Persistently persuasive, summer after summer, it pointed to a future he’d love and a ...

Rather than deal with heat and crowds at traditional vacation spots, travelers are opting for summer getaways to cooler ...

High altitude, lake breezes, northern latitude, and ocean fog keep high temps in the mid-70s in these adventure-packed spots in the U.S.

Just about half of the hudsonia-silverling plant community sites along the Saco River have disappeared in the last several ...

New launches for kayaks and other non-motorized watercraft will be opening in Carpentersville, East Dundee, South Elgin, ...

From kayaking to walking alongside the river on trails, the Big Sioux is a staple for outdoor activities. “We just kind of ...

A local environmental advocate celebrated her centennial birthday by kayaking down the very river she's spent decades protecting.

A man drowned floating the Boise River this week. Officials said it always can be dangerous, and recreationists have to monitor conditions and stress safety.

What is typically a leisurely float down the Frio River has turned into a dangerous ordeal as fast-moving waters have led to a surge in rescue o ...

If you're looking for a place to lazily lounge in the sun this summer, there's a big lazy river just outside of Louisville.

Families have floated the Platte River for generations, and for good reason. It's easy to maneuver a kayak, stand up paddleboard, canoe, raft, or tube down the river. And... it ends at a lovely ...