Looking to escape? Here are two recent trips local readers took across several National Parks. Check them out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.

Malappuram municipality organizes largest elderly outing to Wayanad, uniting over 3,000 seniors for a historic adventure.

Public lands advocate Walt Dabney will participate in three film screenings and discussions across North Dakota in October hosted by North Dakota conservation groups. Dabney is a former park ranger ...

According to the Utah Office of Tourism website, the state’s five national parks — Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon — will remain open during the shutdown, with visitor centers ...

One of Mississippi’s most-visited cultural attractions has reopened in the midst of the government shutdown, thanks to funding from a nonprofit group.

One of Mississippi’s most-visited cultural attractions has reopened in the midst of the government shutdown, thanks to funding from a nonprofit group.

People across Grand Blanc, from school children, to business owners to retirees, are looking for ways to help.

People across Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, from school children, to business owners to retirees, help their community after a deadly church attack.

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Having worked in stand-up comedy for more than three decades — from dingy clubs up to historic theaters — Kathleen Madigan has experienced great breadth in comedy environments. Or at least she had ...

HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, Sunday afternoon at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, the award ceremony of HM King Mohammed VI Grand Prix in show jumping, organized as part of ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Wednesday morning with no immediate signs of the government shutdown that is triggering the furlough ...