WWII veteran Don Brightman rowed across the Rhine under fire, then fought to save the upper Hudson River from dams alongside Paul Schaefer in the 1960s.

From Sedona cliffs to canyon railroads and quiet desert lakes, this Arizona day trip guide maps out quick escapes locals love ...

From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living ...

Big Ridge State Park is a 3,687-acre paradise that combines the beauty of the Cumberland Mountains with the peaceful Big Ridge Lake. It’s like getting two parks for the price of one (which is already ...

The park’s crown jewel is Muddy Creek Falls, a 53-foot waterfall that thunders down over ancient rocks. The sound of rushing water fills the air as you approach on the well-maintained trails. Sunlight ...