The park, which sits along the Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, offers a pristine, mile-long stretch of beach, lapped by ...

These 11 magical American island escapes aren’t on every “best islands” list, and they’re better for it.

Home to celebrity chef Kardea Brown, Edisto Beach town blends antebellum architecture and fresh-off-the-boat seafood at the SeaCow, Whaley’s and half a dozen other restaurants.

After you check into a timeless bed and breakfast, your first stop for a joyful beach day should be none other than Edisto Beach State Park ($8 admission), home to serene shores and aforementioned ...

South Carolina hides a gem so picturesque it belongs on vintage postcards, yet somehow remains off most travelers’ radar. Aiken State Park in Windsor offers the kind of unspoiled natural beauty that ...

Tucked away in a corner of the Palmetto State that doesn’t make it onto many tourist brochures, this 1,067-acre slice of paradise has been quietly perfecting its stress-melting powers while you’ve ...

A weekend of music and shag dancing returns to Edisto Beach. The Edisto Music and Shag Fest is a two-day event that includes live music, shag lessons, arts and crafts, and ...

Area fire departments, including Zion, Winthrop Harbor and Beach Park, say they’ve seen an increase in water-related calls since the completion of a $73 million beach restoration at Illinois ...

A first-time camper recounts a weekend at Michigan's Harrisville State Park on Lake Huron, from soggy firewood to gourmet camp meals.

Chicopee State Park Beach temporarily closed due to cyanobacterial bloom. Health risks associated with exposure to blue-green algae.

Whether they’re looking for waterfalls or skyline views, these are the state parks attracting the most visitors this summer, according to Google Maps. These State Parks Are Worth the Hike ...