Hawaii’s sunshine, short rain showers and clean air together create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows. They’re so good a University of Hawaii professor calls the state ...

When you think about the different locations where you can retire inside the United States, Florida has long topped the list.

As Minnesotans know, winter offers a unique way to play, and the 2009-10 edition of the Minnesota State Parks Programs & Special Events catalog is now available to help families plan their ...

Start off the New Year with a visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, a place for inspiration in all seasons. As an added incentive, the arboretum is offering free gate admission – a $12 value – ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving. “I wish everyone in Minnesota a peaceful and ...

The snow arrives in western Minnesota late Friday and reaches the metro by about midnight. Most of the snow will fall ...

Three dogs attacked and seriously wounded a 6-year-old girl in her babysitter’s home in southwestern Minnesota, officials said Thursday. The attack occurred on Jan. 26 at a residence in Ghent, about 6 ...

Two experienced hikers were rescued after an hourslong ordeal in which they became stranded in waist-deep snow and whiteout conditions on New Hampshire's challenging Mount Washington. Mount Washington ...

Schell is with the Winona Recreation Alliance. His group encourages people to climb both Sugar Loaf and the man-made ice wall located next door. From the top, you can see Winona's Basilica, along with ...

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Lake Carlos ...

Embrace the whimsy and romance of winter by reserving one of Minnesota's cozy, domed igloos for your Valentine's Day date night. In Hastings, Lock & Dam Eatery has igloos available for lunch and ...

As winter gives way to warmer days, there’s no better way to shake off the cold than by heading to Florida or Arizona to ...