Rockhounders can find all kinds of gemstones across the United States, but there are certain places where geodes can be found ...

When I spend time in nature, I love solitude, and the fewer the crowds, the better. I want to escape the chatter and noise, and instead spend time alone with just the fresh air, the sounds of nature, ...

State emblems have proliferated in recent decades. Based on other states, here are a few more Indiana might consider.

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Glacier National Park itself is one of the most romantic spots in the U.S., and Lake McDonald is one of its sweetest features ...

Michigan has a fascinating one: state soil. In 1990, Michigan declared Kalkaska sand as its official state soil. It’s ...

This year at the Tucson gem shows, you can see everything from a complete woolly rhino fossil, to large silver specimens on ...

A Palm Springs expert shares their favorite hidden gems, from a secret bar to quiet hikes to attractions near Joshua tree.

In an age where inflation has turned routine shopping into a luxury experience, Thrift Town offers a refreshing alternative to the “new price, instant regret” cycle that has become the norm.

New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs ...

In a remote area of the high desert in western New Mexico sit 400 polished stainless-steel poles meticulously spaced 220 feet ...