The U.S. is home to thousands of natural islands. The nine largest offer travelers a diversity of adventures from unspoiled ...

Every state has that one beach everyone already knows: the one from the postcards, the one with the boardwalk, the one your cousin posts every July.

National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan follows the water, meeting the makers, guides, and creators whose craft is ...

With all of the remarkable landmarks and landscapes the U.S. has to offer, including its world-famous beaches, mountains and ...

A once-peaceful Maine lake town now faces packed beaches, heavy traffic, and growing tension as summer crowds reshape its ...

Florida's two-day mini-season for harvesting spiny lobster starts July 29. Here are the bag limits, permit costs and ...

Under the terms of the conservation deal, much of the land will continue to be sustainably managed for timber harvesting to ...

Escape to this lake in Michigan that's just an hour from Lansing. Whether you love history, water, or camping in the woods, ...

His annual kayak trip isn't about what's in the river—it's about what shouldn't be. Introducing the man who's spent years quietly keeping the Muskegon River clean.

Cool off at Maine’s best lake beaches, where sandy shores, clear water, and peaceful views make every summer day feel a little longer.

Husband and wife fishing duo Cole & Jay recount the heartbreaking moment a single missed fish cost a dedicated angler the ultimate prize at the Kayak Championship.

From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers ...