Perched on the northwest Gulf Coast of Florida, the beaches along Highway 30A have become a Southern travel destination. Tucked between Seaside and Grayton Beach State Park's Western Lake, ...

“No plants, no dunes. No dunes, no beach. “Sand dune plants are a critical part of keeping our dunes healthy.” Shaft is chairwoman of New Zealand’s Coastal Restoration Trust and is also ...

You’ll get to sample Utah’s best on the Sand Dune and Broken Arch Trail. Contour along the base of sandstone fins, squeeze through a slot, and see three arches along the way. This family-friendly hike ...

At the 35.2-hectare Bukit Batok Nature Park, improvements will focus on refreshing existing trails and amenities while better connecting the park to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Key additions ...

Mountain bluebirds danced between mesquite trees along the new Alamo Canyon Loop, right in front of Catalina State Park ranger Isaiah Ortiz. He paused in wonder. “I’m excited just being here,” said ...

A local reveals the best beaches in the Sunshine State, with activities for every outdoor enthusiast. Even better, they’re far from crowds.

Along with New Zealand, Madagascar, and a few other places on the planet, Grayton Beach State Park is unique for its coastal dune lakes. These rare freshwater lakes lie in dune systems near ...

Stunning by day, Edisto Beach State Park transforms into a celestial wonderland at night. Plus, the park offers year-round camping for those who don't mind bundling up in the winter. There's something ...

EMPIRE, MI -- Michigan sand dunes are iconic when they’re gleaming in the summertime sun, but consider the epic proportion of a 284-foot-high wall of glistening white snow. The Heritage Trail ...

At Island Beach State Park, nature takes the spotlight ... and the first wildflowers start popping up in the dunes. So, it’s a great time to hit the trails before the summer heat kicks in.