Sometimes, the middle of nowhere is the exact place you want to be, as folks who've been to the "Fishing Capital of Kentucky" ...

This state park in western Arizona is a haven for outdoor lovers and is situated near other protected wildernesses, making it the perfect nature-filled getaway.

An inland lake in Wisconsin offers deep‑water scuba adventures, shimmering turquoise waters for swimming and kayaking, and ...

The most famous petrified forest in the U.S. is out west in Arizona, but Mississippi has its own forest full of petrified ...

Louisiana State Parks With Jaw-Dropping Views The southern U.S. state of Louisiana can be found on the Gulf of Mexico.

Tuttle Creek State Park exists in that sweet spot between “conveniently located” and “far enough away that your coworkers can’t find you,” nestled near Manhattan, Kansas – the laid-back Midwestern ...

Located in Evangeline Parish about 40 miles north of Lafayette, this 6,400-acre wonderland manages to stay off most people’s radar despite offering scenery that rivals Louisiana’s better-known ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A boater who set out on a fishing trip to celebrate his 70th birthday recounted the moments that led to his boat capsizing near Clearwater and later being rescued by the ...

Eric Ockerhausen caught one catfish on Nov. 17, 2025 at Bill Evans Lake. He said, “I kayak trolled for trout for two hours and went back to the dock and put out a line with power bait while I was ...

If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.

Home to Crater Lake National Park, outdoor warriors will love choosing from a smorgasbord of 360 state parks in Oregon.