From exploring Arizona canyons to Utah buttes and beyond, our national parks columnist shares the most adventurous Southwest ...

As a young boy growing up in the 1940s, Bob Metz knew Floral City and Citrus County like he knew the back of his hand, and he has loved telling ...

The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is a 18-mile stretch of pure, unadulterated nature. It’s perfect for biking, hiking, ...

Under the Trump administration, advocates to preserve an area that includes Frenchman Mountain and Rainbow Gardens are changing gears.

Explore this little-known canyon in Iowa. Home to intriguing caves, miles of trails, and diverse wildlife, this is one of the ...

The Yellowhammer State didn’t earn the moniker Alabama the Beautiful for nothing. From white-sand beaches to majestic ...

Happy Statehood Day, Arizona. From Stevie Nicks and the Colorado River to creosote and Camelback Mountain, here's why we love ...

Happy Statehood Day, Arizona. From Stevie Nicks and award-winning Mexican food to small towns and Camelback Mountain, here's ...

Here are the nominees for The Republic's High School Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Voting closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

To get there, you’ll have to hike a vertical mile into the depths of the Grand Canyon. This sought-after campground fills up quickly, so plan ahead and get your permit early. A few walk-in permits may ...

A visit to the Grand Canyon is a true bucket list item for anyone on a US road trip. But Arizona isn't the only place where an ambitious explorer can find a Grand Canyon. NASA’s Lunar ...

January 28 the activist group GR Rapid Response to ICE will attend the Grand Rapid City Commission meeting to urge the city to declare itself a Sanctuary City. Many of President Trump's executive ...