Lake McConaughy spreads across 35,000 acres like Nebraska’s version of an inland sea. This enormous reservoir offers swimming beaches, boating areas, and fishing spots. The sandy shoreline feels ...

Teachers are gardeners. We work each day planting seeds — some of which we may never see grow, although we hope they do. But ...

Valentine sits in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills like a perfectly placed love letter. This town knows how to make visitors feel welcome with its friendly people and charming streets. The ...

The mountains are showing fall colors everywhere you look. Vail is spectacular now with the aspens in perfect unison. The recent weather has felt like autumn. Trout are presenting opportunities for ...

Deep in a sea of grass, you’ll find a surprising landscape of tiny towns, rolling dunes and sandy beaches nearly 1,000 miles from an ocean. Grab a tube. In the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, ...

Many folks who live near the water take it for granted, but wild animals know exactly how to make the most of their natural habitat. While humans are busy lounging on the shore or waiting for the fish ...

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — With fall just around the corner and Halloween creeping closer, haunted houses and spook houses are preparing for their seasons. However, some places just can’t wait for October to ...

People often still float the Boise River after the official season ends. Authorities say to take precautions and know when conditions are dangerous. The official Boise float season has come to a close ...

Kathryn Styer Martínez / OPB The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said it has recovered the remains of the final missing person who went over Dillon Falls earlier this summer. Derek Slesinger, 33, ...

People float the Boise River as they near Ann Morrison Park last summer. The float season ends this weekend with hot temperatures in the forecast. The Boise River float season comes to a close on ...

The Boise River float season comes to a close on Labor Day weekend, and recreationists will experience hot weather and a good river flow. But floaters also need to be aware of concerning E. coli ...