Entering Poland’s Białowieża National Park through an enormous hand-hewn wooden gate, I felt like I had passed through a fairy-tale portal. Inside, my guide and I faced a hardpacked dirt trail leading ...

If you’re looking to explore the lush forests around Lake Quinault without spending all day on the trail, you’re in the right place. This area offers several short hikes that let you experience the ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. DUNNELLON — Ali ...

Julian Reuter left McClung Park on Tuesday morning having pet a Texas brown tarantula and a speckled kingsnake. The Jefferson City Parks Department and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) ...

Food for Greater Elgin dealing with impending end of SNAP benefits and getting food to families avoiding the pantry because of ICE.