We wanted to make sure that we assembled a best-in-class team that was made up of nothing but local folks,” lake-area ...

West Virginia might not be known for flashy big cities, but as far as its ability to offer outdoorsy escape, it's a wildly ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Lake Norman state champion Kelsey Rhyne is The Observer’s girls’ high school basketball player of the week. The 5-10 senior scored 18 ...

Head to this scenic state park on Oregon's coast for camping, hiking, and beach-combing experiences that include the Peter ...

Escape the main cities of Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro and immerse yourself in nature at these fantastic state parks in ...

Observer lists nominees for boys’ high‑school athlete of the week poll. Poll runs until noon Friday; readers may vote repeatedly via the webpage. Nominees include swim and wrestling standouts, several ...

From bustling urban counters to quiet roadside gems, these diners represent the flavors, stories, and traditions that define ...

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Vinton County, Lake Hope State Park is Ohio’s best-kept secret—a 2,983-acre paradise where you can actually hear yourself think. When was the last time you visited ...

Lyman Lake State Park in St. Johns is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve spent so much time at crowded tourist destinations when this 1,200-acre slice of heaven has been waiting ...

Pymatuning State Park in Ashtabula County unveiled 10 brand new one-bedroom cabins as part of a $17.5 million investment — the largest made this year to a state park in Northeast Ohio. Democrats ...

The DNR is looking for volunteers to work in Michigan state parks and some rustic forest campgrounds as volunteer campground ...

Dude ranches are really fun for the whole family and do a fantastic job in the winter – many even have their own ski slopes ...