Reindeer comes from the Old Norse word hreindyri, which combines hreinn (the Old Norse name for the animal) and dyr (“deer”).

Big game attracts many hunters to the West, but the region is also home to some of the country’s best upland bird hunting.

Tucked away in eastern South Dakota lies a natural paradise that most travelers zoom past without a second glance. Oakwood Lakes State Park near Bruce offers a refreshing escape from the digital world ...

Beyond the downtown charm, Cambridge sits conveniently close to Salt Fork State Park, which happens to be Ohio’s largest state park and offers enough natural beauty to satisfy even the pickiest nature ...

Discover more about the special animals that each of the 50 states chose, their conservation status, and their significance.

Old School Christmas Farm is open in Red House, Putnam County, through Dec. 21, 2025 for the 2025 holiday season. The farm ...