"Our mission statement at the Friends of Hartman Creek is to connect people with nature, and this is an ideal location for that," said president Fred Silloway.

Billed as a "tranquil haven in the pines," one East Texas state park offers everything from secluded camping and paddling in a cool, spring-fed lake, to wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and biking ...

TOFTE, Minn. — Crews are battling a wildfire near a state park in northeastern Minnesota after firefighters detected smoke in a remote area near the Caribou River, according to fire officials. The ...

An 84-year-old climber died at Devil's Lake State Park Oct. 5, authorities say. Mark Willer, assistant chief of the Baraboo Fire and EMS District, said the agency was called shortly after 11:30 a.m.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staffers say they want to buy ranch land in the Hill Country and turn it into a state park. They're working to acquire the 54,000-acre Silver Lake ...

The Forest Lake school board and close to 100 school board members from districts across Minnesota are asking the state education department and the state governing body for high school athletics to ...

BARABOO, Wis. (WKOW) — A man died after a fall at Devil's Lake State Park while rock climbing over the weekend. Emergency services were dispatched to north side of West Bluff at 11:36 a.m. on Sunday ...

The man fell about 25 feet and died from his injuries before rescuers could treat him, officials said. By Jin Yu Young Update: The climber who died has been identified as Pete Cleveland, an avid ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is moving to acquire 54,000 acres of rugged Hill Country terrain in Kinney and Edwards counties, with plans to convert the land into a new state park.

The looming storm clouds were ominous, the gentle morning breeze was picking up speed and pessimism had a slight lead over optimism at Highline Lake State Park. But there was hope. Saturday’s duties ...

A body was found in a lake at the Mansfield Hollow State Park in Mansfield, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said. DEEP said that they were notified of the incident at 3 p.m.

COLCHESTER, Ill. — Argyle Lake State Park, a 1,700-acre recreation area known for its hiking trails, fishing opportunities and scenic natural setting, is inviting visitors to take part in a series of ...