Trips by State

The public can access recreation sites gratis on 6 occasions this year.

Naturalists verified near-record numbers of sightings last year, with a repeat in 2018 likely.

Colorado's areas are advertising adventure amenities and bunny slopes to attract visitors in a dry winter.

Thousands have signed a petition against plans to sell the company's brew at Yosemite Valley Lodge.

The public comment period for a proposed fee hike extends until February 9.

One columnist argues the city's Obama Presidential Center project will violate legendary designer Frederick Law Olmsted's vision.

Several safety measures are now the law, and cycling becomes the official state exercise of Illinois.

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This week's deluge closed parts of Highway 1 and threatened to delay construction.

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This week's deadly storms have polluted the ocean with disease-carrying runoff.

Heavy rains devastated an area just burned by the Thomas Fire.

The 3-day event features camping, trail running, hiking, yoga, and music.

A diverse group will discuss public lands and recreation at Denver's July Outdoor Retailer show.

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The 2008 abduction and killing of Meredith Emerson still haunts investigators and lawyers.

Nearly 10,000 feet of new trail has been opened along the former Hanover Branch Railroad Corridor.

Gov. Inslee toured the slow-moving slide outside Yakima.

Tracy Swartout takes the reins as acting superintendent of the national park this week.

The Oakland reserve hosts clusters of the spotted bugs from November through February.

Bitter cold plus whipping winds give the New Hampshire summit a superlative "real feel" temperature.

The justices seemed to be siding with Florida over water use in the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers.

Biologists blame groundwater withdrawal and pollution for the demise of the beaverpond marstonia snail.

Three wanderers spill about what it's like calling a tricked-out van home.

Be part of one of the US's greatest migrations on the Platte River.

January brings a host of natural wonders to Marin County.

Subzero temps and bitter wind? Just the spot for a New Hampshire couple to get engaged.

The Tortilla Campground was shut down in December over water issues.

State Routes 261 and 273 shut down this week.

Tough travelers braved single-digit cold at New Hampshire's state parks.

This week's 3.9 earthquake rattled windows from Portland to Puget Sound.

The Marin County peak proved a popular January 1 ritual this year.

The acre-size exhibit features caves, tunnels, arches, and slides.

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Downtown LA has seen just 3 percent of its usual rainfall since Oct. 1.

A $165 million private donation made the land deal possible.

These nature getaways will help you with your 2018 #fitnessgoals.

The group's Environment Foundation awarded grants to the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District and the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative.

Follow as WGN radio correspondent tackles a 40-foot wall.

The annual Lake Lanier challenge attracted 41 swimmers.

Rabies cases in gray foxes are up statewide.

The new service offers outdoor classes and insider info on area activities.

Trash in the neglected Sycamore Grove area threatens area waterways.

Washington's sea star numbers are up in the aftermath of a four-year wasting syndrome epidemic.

24 city parks offer free tree drop-off this year.

Food waste, congestion pricing, protection from chemicals, and more top the list this year.

Negative temps don't deter these hockey players and sledders across Chicagoland.

Officials tried three times to tow a motorist out of deep snow on a remote wilderness road.

New regulations aim to curb the pollution and water abuses of illegal growing operations.

Locals fear the 6,500-strong Colockum Herd poses risks to drivers and ranchers.

Evergreen Lake, less than an hour from Denver, boasts 8.5 groomed acres and 11 hockey rinks.

The 17-acre Hollywood Hills parcel will be preserved permanently.

From record snowpack to the establishment of moose in the state, it's been an interesting year.

Cimarron Mountain Club, opening December 2018, will host just 15 families.

Bookings for some of these 8 elevated perches open up in December.

Get the scoop on new visitor center and inn operating hours, plus winter ranger programs.

Authorities report that the Ventura and Santa Barbara County blaze had two origins.

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Enjoy forest sites for free on 12 special occasions next year.

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The animals broke free from their winter pasture and trotted through town before police helped round them up.

Recycle it instead! Options include mulching, chipping them into hiking trail surfaces, and more.

The SnowSport Safety Foundation argues that resorts should do more to reduce risk during low-snow conditions.

The "First Saturdays" program will feature monthly activities in partnership with Northside Hospital.

Local state parks will participate in a nationwide program to inspire people to kick off the new year with a hike.

South Mountain Park's busiest trailhead is undergoing a massive makeover.

Twenty state firefighters fly to California to aid on the Thomas Fire.

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$5.1 million in grants will help the forest preserves complete missing trail segments within four years.

The 24-year-old died after falling off his sit-on-top boat.

Unknowns in the deadly Tennessee blaze from November 2016 include windspeed and the fate of the teens suspected of starting the fire.

Changing demographics and climate change are behind the decline.

Bolinas-Fairfax Road reopened for good last week.