Getting out into nature is great, but a poorly maintained campsite can dampen anyone's day. These grounds in South Dakota will keep your trip tidy.

There are only eight developed hiking trails in Badlands National Park but the entire 244,000 acres of the park are open ...

The Badlands of South Dakota are one of the most striking landscapes in North America. But long before they became a national park, these rugged cliffs and deep canyons were known as one of the most ...

Anyone who is intrigued by military history (or looking for interesting sites to see on a trip) will want to check out these ...

A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be visible in every state on March 3. Use this guide to catch the crimson moon, ...

A recent solar storm could make the Northern Lights visible across parts of the northern United States tonight. Here are the best places to catch them.

Deadwood seeks a larger share of gaming tax revenues under SB 102 to fund historic preservation, while critics urge broader ...

The February Editors' photo challenge The theme for our February Editor's photo challenge was "Canine Capers." Not every great photograph needs to be serious or technically flawless. Sometimes the ...

Herbert Joel Pierce passed away peacefully in his home on February 9, 2026, after a long illness. Born on August 27, 1943, to ...

Just off Interstate 90, the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site showcases Cold War history with its Delta01 control center and the decommissioned Delta09 silo, both telling stories of a tense ...

Castlewood Canyon State Park in Franktown, Colorado is one of those places that makes you do a double-take and wonder if someone forgot to tell you that Colorado secretly contains portals to Mars.

Cruise the South Unit's 36-mile Scenic Drive to soak up sweeping vistas of the surrounding landscape and try to spot some of the park's free-roaming wildlife. For the best sunset views, head to scenic ...