ONE AFTERNOON in the spring of the year 1910, Ben Lilly with five of his dogs swung off the caboose of a freight train at the ...

New Mexico’s official state animal is the American black bear, but the choice reflected more than the presence of a large mammal in the state’s forests. Lawmakers selected the black bear in 1963 ...

After his firing last week on Black Monday, many wondered how quickly would former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon get his opportunity to coach in the NFL. The answer would be exactly one ...

Despite the political tug-of-war over two majestic buttes, this corner of Utah is hallowed ground to the tribes and pueblos ...

When it comes to locker room shenanigans, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have nothing on Queerty readers. Given the ...

Visiting a national park often involves scanning the horizon for charismatic animals. And most visitors arrive with a mental checklist of ones they hope to encounter. Bison blocking the road or elk ...

Plan your 2026 with our month-by-month guide to the best cultural events across the U.S., including concerts, museum exhibits, festivals, and quirky celebrations.

The Mesa Market Place Swap Meet isn’t just a shopping destination—it’s an experience that transforms a humble $15 into a day ...

In the heart of Glendale, Arizona exists a wonderland where bargain hunters and collectors converge, where every aisle ...

The following is a news release and photo from Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. IDAHO FALLS – Hunters looking to apply for 2026 spring’s controlled hunts for black bear can apply from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15.

Most people who won permits to participate in the first Florida black bear hunt since 2015 came away empty-handed. Jeff Nemeth wasn’t one of them — he and his son killed a 503-pound bear on a private ...