As celebrations began on the East Coast for the first Fourth of July, a distant Colorado was untouched by British colonials. What did Colorado look like?

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Whether you're a novice or experienced hiker, AllTrails is a great tool to have on your phone. Here are my favorite features of this popular outdoor app.

Democratic governors and President Donald Trump agree to fight an invasion of non-native fish that has spread up the ...

It's not just people who depend on the lakes. Officials share hopeful update on critical issue impacting the Great Lakes — ...

A report shows that both Mead and Powell have "reached alarmingly low levels, holding just one-third of their usual capacity.

Ashtabula, Ohio might just be the day trip destination your family has been searching for all along. Tucked away in Ohio’s northeastern corner along the shores of magnificent Lake Erie, Ashtabula ...

More than 30 million people across 14 states rely on the Ohio River watershed for drinking water, recreation, and for their ...

One of the most 'amazing' lakes in the U.S. is in New England, according to USA Today readers in the 2025 10Best Readers’ ...

Significant rains hit the High Plains as heat expected to return in time for summer, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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Sebring, nestled in the heart of Florida’s lake country, is that exit you should’ve taken ages ago – a place where Spanish moss drapes over oak trees like nature’s own party decorations and the pace ...