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Congress has voted to overturn a mining ban in northern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest that was put in place in 2023 and was set to last 20 years. The measure passed the House earlier this year and then cleared the Senate by a 50 to 49 vote, sending it to President Trump, who was expected to sign it.

In the Midwest and East, hunters often focus on hardwoods, dying elms, and woods that hold moisture without staying too wet. In western forests, morels are also well known for fruiting after wildfire, sometimes in strong numbers during the first year or two after a burn.

Highway 1 in Big Sur is finally fully open! After 3 years of closures at Paul’s and Regent’s Slide, the PCH is reconnected. 

Explore the 10 best U.S. towns to see fall foliage, from the Berkshires to the Hudson Valley. Plan your perfect autumn trip with peak dates and scenic highlights.

If you're looking for the best towns in the U.S. for outdoor living, this list is for you. 

We’ve put together 10 completely free nature activities for kids that are perfect for backyards, parks, hiking trails, or even small neighborhood greenspaces. These ideas are low-prep, high-reward, and built to encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and connection with the natural world.

This list covers the 10 largest lakes in the United States by surface area, excluding the Great Lakes. 

Wildfires in Canada are spreading through the Midwest and northeastern United States.