Exactly 250 years ago today, ragtag Patriot militias engaged British Army regulars at Lexington and Concord in what would ...

Located conveniently off I-70 about 150 miles west of Kansas City, Abilene sits at that perfect sweet spot for family travel – far enough away to feel like a genuine getaway, but close enough that ...

Spending time in nature can lead to “improved health, quality of life, and well-being” in older people, according to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. But sleeping ...

The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...

It's not just Niagara Falls. Many states in the US have impressive waterfalls. Some require a hike, but others are easy to ...

Tucked away in the heart of Virginia’s countryside, this expansive natural haven sits along a historic stretch of the mighty James River, offering the kind of authentic wilderness experience that ...

Seligman, Arizona should have dried up when I-40 replaced Route 66. Instead, this small town saved the entire historic highway. Local barber Angel Delgadillo – now known as the Guardian Angel of Route ...

Trump's call to abolish FEMA as Mississippi sees more frequent, extreme flooding, prompts group to name river the nation's most endangered waterway.

Taverns and saloons were an integral part of Irish and German immigrants’ lives and social connections in the 19th century. Social Turners, a German American gymnastics club, founded its Chicago ...

The Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit organization defending civil liberties, argues that law enforcement use of ...

If you like long walks in nature, consider checking out this trail along the water in Rhode Island. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards just released its public space rankings, and one riverwalk ...