The ocean has always been a big part of Glen Butler's life. He's been a surfer for 50 years and, in that time, he says he rarely thought about sharks. "You're aware you're stepping into their ...

The first “Thousand Ducks Days” of the fall migration were recorded from Sept. 24 to 30 at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise. “The composition of the duck flocks can change day to day, ...

The atmospheric image of a Frigatebird silhouetted against a total solar eclipse won the Bird Photographer competition celebrating avian beauty around the world, ...

With half of the Arizona high school football season completed, The Republic looks at players who have stood out in the first half of the season from among the big-school conferences (4A, 5A, 6A).

The 850-square-mile Isle Royale National Park lies in an isolated stretch of Lake Superior. This archipelago, with one main island and hundreds of tiny islands, is reachable via a multi-hour ferry ...

These New England towns offer breathtaking foliage, crisp autumn adventures, and cozy escapes perfect for your fall getaway.

More and more loons have been using artificial nests installed through the Minnesota Loon Restoration Project (MLRP). On Sept. 25, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) loon program ...

When George Shiras published his wildlife photographs in National Geographic it transformed the medium with his novel use of flash and the first camera traps—and changed Nat Geo forever.

Sunset Tavern has long stood at the forefront of local music. Now, it's kicking back and letting loose for its 25th trip around the sun.