The opening of South Carolina’s newest state park has become a flash point for conversations about access to one of the state’s biggest lakes. With Pine Island scheduled to open to the public in ...

Set at the base of the snow-capped Rockies in Northwestern Montana, sparkling Whitefish Lake is incredibly scenic. And whether you choose to join the crowd at City Beach in Whitefish (where you can ...

There are endless wilderness backpacking opportunities near Seattle. Hike to this lake in Washington's Cascade Mountains for ...

San Juan Islands in Washington state is known for beautiful trails and pristine waters, and this state park is a must-see if ...

August is the best time of the year to take a dip in Lake Michigan, when its waters hover in the balmy upper 60s. Experts say so, and Chicago’s crowded beaches offer proof. But an invisible hazard can ...

A state park in Beaver County had an unexpected announcement for visitors Thursday, and a popular swimming destination will be shut down for the foreseeable future. Raccoon Creek State Park has closed ...

Ohio Swimming Inc. (OSI) and Lake Erie Swimming Inc. (LESI) are proud to announce the final approval of their merger, forming a single, unified Local Swimming Committee (LSC) within the State of Ohio.

Jackie Gautsch an environmental specialist senior with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources uses a fluorometer to measure levels of phycocyanin, an indicator of cyanotoxins, as she collects water ...

(WHTM) — If you’re looking to swim, you won’t be able to at several state parks across the Keystone State, including some in our area. Beaches at eight state parks are closed to swimming as of ...