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With over 250,000 rivers in the U.S., kayak enthusiasts have plenty of options. Whether you’re kayaking for the first time or a veteran on the water, here are the the most scenic places to kayak in the U.S.

LIST | Schools in the Triad serving meals over summer break School systems like Guilford County Schools and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are providing students with meals all summer long at select locations. Author: Terrence Jefferies (WFMY News 2) Published: 2:19 PM EDT June 8, 2021 Updated: 10:21 AM EDT June 9, 2021 GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Schools are out for summer, and that means some kids may not have access to meals they normally w...

• Elk Park Trail The U.S. Forest Service has opened most trailheads for the summer season. However, there is still considerable snow around and above most of our alpine lakes, especially on north facing slopes above 10,000 feet in elevation. As points of reference, Gilpin Lake is at 10,338 feet, Mica Lake 10,428 feet, Three Island Lake 9,878 feet and Bighorn Lake 10,106. If you plan to hike the Zirkel Circle or other alpine areas in June, be prepared to hike through snow, and know that you wi...

Poplar Bluff Trails Coalition will be hosting a volunteer workday at the Wolf Creek Trail System near Poplar Bluff on National Trails Day Saturday.

June 4, 2021 Exceptional drought brings early heat to 2021 wildfire season Written by Nickolas Seibel on June 4, 2021 (Photo Courtesy of the USFS) A plane from the Silver City Aerial Fire Base’s arsenal drops 750 gallons during a recent practice run. By STEPHEN DUMAS Daily Press Correspondent It’s summertime in southwest New Mexico, and that means backyard barbecues, trips to cool off in the river and outdoor markets that are starting to retu...

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(Lander, WY) – Several interested Lander residents, a few Rotarians, and representatives of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the City of Lander took on…

Through guided river trips, Jessica and Sammy Matsaw have created a corridor of connection for their tribal youth and people through their project, River Newe. A film from the ongoing 'Just Add Water' series brings light to their effort.

Posted On 0 likes 3 min Sheridan, WY May 21, 2021 — With the Memorial Day holiday approaching, it’s time to officially kick off the summer outdoor recreation season in the Bighorn National Forest. Campgrounds currently open include Leigh Creek, Ranger Creek Recreation Area, Shell Creek, Middle Fork, and Loop A in Sitting Bull.  If weather permits, North Tongue, Boulder Park, South Fork, Tie Hack, Owen Creek, and Prune Creek campgrounds are expected to be open for Memorial Day weekend. Ca...

Updated 5/19/2021 3:49 PM SPRINGFIELD -- After years of work by environmental activists to push action on the issue, the Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued findings and recommendations related to the regulation of coal ash storage -- an action advocates call "the first of its kind" in the state. Coal ash, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, is the collection of byproducts of coal-burning power plants, which includes fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag and various other resid...