Judy Thompson grew up in an apartment perched above a lumberyard and a busy four-lane highway outside of Chicago. She rarely ...

Generally, compared to the iconic national parks of the Mountain West or the easier-to-reach parks of the East Coast, camping in the Midwest is often less competitive.

The former superintendents of Yellowstone, Rushmore, Badlands national parks say DOGE wiped out a generation of leaders.

There are only eight developed hiking trails in Badlands National Park but the entire 244,000 acres of the park are open ...

Former national park superintendents say chaos and difficulties could arise in the parks during the busy summer tourism ...

Visits to Acadia National Park topped 3.96 million in 2024, making it the fourth busiest year on record, according to data ...

South Dakota’s $825 million prison project in rural Lincoln County faces legislative and legal hurdles as the proposed site and price tag come under fire.

South Dakota is a treasure trove of stunning landscapes and vibrant wildflowers, offering endless opportunities for nature ...

The country’s largest employer, the federal government, has laid off tens of thousands of employees since February 14th. It’s ...

Lovers of all things geology will appreciate these strange and beautiful cannonball concretions; a North Dakota classic that'll leave you scratching your head.

Here are 9 hush-hush destinations for your next quiet adventure.

An online travel guide named the 60 campsites with the best views across the U.S., including one in Minnesota.