A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination centers around the eponymous first-magnitude spring that discharges more ...

That’s exactly what awaits at Ochlockonee River State Park, a 543-acre haven tucked away in the charming town of Sopchoppy.

Visitors to Colorado who are looking for something a little less crowded than tourist traps like the Rocky Mountains should ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the county — ...

One of northern Michigan's most beautiful and important remaining natural areas, dubbed "The Big Wild," is getting bigger. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has acquired more than 8,850 ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade, the county’s largest holiday event of the year in Manatee County, took place Dec. 13. A fleet of festively decorated and illuminated ...

The United States is home to 14 national parks that are also designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Can you name them?

Manatees are currently on the move and coming in closer to shore. Boaters should be more careful and adhere to speed limits in manatee zones. Manatees seek refuge in inland canals, rivers, and the ...

After days of heavy rain in Washington state, a levee breach along the Green River led to a flash flood warning and evacuation orders. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports on the repairs as crews have ...