I am one of those people who love to hike in the winter. I recently had my sights set on hiking at the Pine Hills Nature Preserve up at Shades State Park. So I layered myself up from the winter cold ...

Hidden in western Kansas, an easy hike leads to striking chalk formations that rise from the flat prairie, creating an ...

After my 5-day road trip, I’ve gotta say I have a whole new appreciation for the badlands of Kansas. They are, in one word, badass. They make for a pretty amazing sightseeing adventure, one that’s ...

CARLTON COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year. The park is known for its roaring rapids, which only get louder during the ...

Nature doesn’t follow blueprints, and sometimes the result is strange enough to stop you in your tracks. Around the world, erosion, lava, and sediment have shaped landscapes that feel less like ...

The city of Colorado Springs has over 486,000 residents and lies at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. The city sits at an elevation of 6,035 feet. It’s near the famous Pike’s Peak, which is a ...