Indiana Dunes National Park, just an hour from Chicago, offers beaches, dunes, and rich wildlife—making it one of America’s ...

Porter Beach offers Caribbean-blue waters and pristine sandy shores along Lake Michigan, yet somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. The magic of Porter Beach lies in its delightful ...

For nature enthusiasts, Porter Beach offers unexpected biodiversity. The Indiana Dunes region is known among ecologists for containing more plant species than Hawaii – a surprising fact that speaks to ...

If you’ve been looking for RV campsites that put you right on the sand, the Texas Gulf Coast may have more options than you thought. From the dunes of Galveston to the bays of South Padre, there are ...

The state parks in Indiana are incredible to explore, from lakeside parks to waterfalls and parks based around historic forts ...

Uncover the wonders of Ohio State Parks. Immerse yourself in nature, relax by tranquil lakes, and embark on unforgettable ...

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While Indiana Area School Superintendent Robert J. Heinrich Jr. says his district is in a good position vis-a-vis the continuing state budget impasse, it still is losing hundreds of thousands of ...

Beneath Indiana’s wide-open sky hides a narrow world of stone and green. Step down, slow down, and see a wilder side of the Midwest.

As the government shutdown continues, it's already being felt at Indiana’s only national park. Indiana Dunes National Park remains open, but visitors may notice fewer staff members and missing ...

If you live in the coastal areas of the Carolinas, spiky balls that show up in sandy areas, especially near the beach, is a scourge on bare feet and paws alike. They’re called sandspurs and usually ...

A man and a woman have been arrested in the shooting death of a man in Long Beach's Belmont Shore area, part of recent violence that the city's mayor decried as "growing disorder." Officers responded ...