The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 26. This "Free Park Day" is one of four days each year on ...

For those who prefer to keep their adventures above ground, the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail provides 18 miles of paved pathway perfect for cycling, walking, or jogging through some of Minnesota ...

Niagara Cave stands as one of Minnesota’s most impressive natural wonders, featuring a 60-foot underground waterfall that ...

After a long winter, it is finally time for the beauty of wildflowers in Ohio. Here are places to visit in southern Ohio for ...

Check out these fun, educational and free opportunities to get outdoors in our area's state parks, wildlife refuges and more.

Skunk cabbage is the first native wildflower to emerge in Chicago’s woodlands in spring. Other ephemerals will follow, ...

We continue our April focus on trees with some excellent flowering options and the right places to plant them.

When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring's first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors per hour, but it's ...

This checkered cutting board that's half functional, half decorative is a vain but practical human's dream come true. View ...

In addition to the spring flowers blooming outside, many enjoy the fragrant flowers of a Lilium longiflorum (Easter lily) as a symbol of spring and the Christian holiday Easter. For us to enjoy these ...

Deciduous trees and shrubs lose their leaves in the fall and can provide color, texture and interest to your yard. Evergreens keep their leaves or needles throughout the year and can act as windbreaks ...