Autumn had regularly visited the park that would later bear her name to ride her bike, skateboard or practice with her cheerleading team. “Our hearts were broken,” said Anthony Pasquale ...

For a spectacular autumn display, visit the oak-studded hillsides of Briones Regional Park in Contra Costa County when the park's deciduous black, valley and blue oaks turn orange and gold. The ...

Appalachian Trail — Dutchess County: Fahnestock to Route 52. Dutchess County is host to many world-class wonders in which the hand of man has made nature more accessible: the lowlands with their ...

But on a recent mid-morning visit to Gastonia's Martha Rivers Park, I could feel that "it" is very close. "It," of course, is autumn and when the season does sweep into Gaston County I can think of no ...

The various trails of Presque Isle are places of countless moods where time pauses as we enjoy nature's bounty. See you at the park! Gene Ware is the author of 10 books.

First will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT Saturday for the Trail Creek Week Family Fun Day, which will be at Hansen Park, 100 E St., Michigan City (from Michigan Boulevard south of U.S. 12, turn ...