Hikers in New Zealand risk polluting the “clearest lake in the world” with a microscopic alga carried on their boots.

A private home on the banks of McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park can remain, a federal judge ruled earlier this month.

From the depths of Watauga Lake to the sunken trees of Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee is home to dozens of beautiful, unique lakes.

Even in rough draft form the keel plate of Clear Lake’s sustainability is a conservation document with potential to make ...

One person is dead in Salt Lake City's East Central neighborhood in the city's first traffic-related fatality of 2025.

Why are some lakes so clear? T here’s just something about clear water that captivates us with its serenity and pristine ...

The lake features a designated swim area with clear, cool waters, making it ideal for a refreshing dip on a hot summer day.

From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is rich in scenery. Here are the best recommendations for ...

After Bolan Mountain Lookout burned down, the U.S. Forest Service formed an alliance with a trails group to rebuild a popular Oregon lookout rental.

Valentine's Day, can be the starting bell for a pampering, romantic weekend in a wonderland up north. How about a historic inn in a breathtaking location? New Hampshire's northern retreats offer hot ...

This essay is a follow up on the photograph published in the Jan. 16 Commonwealth (pictured above) that showed duckweed ...

This weekend is looking to be quite beautiful in Lake Tahoe, with a fresh blanket of snow and clear weather. A storm on Thursday and Friday may drop 1 to 2 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada, tapering ...