At a recent community meeting in Walden, agency staff repeatedly leaned on the phrase “active management” to describe what is ...

From Niagara Falls to the Redwood Forests, state parks preserve many of the nation’s iconic landscapes and historic treasures. With more than 10,000 to choose from, here’s a look at one from each ...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...

Nearly 50 beaches are closed across Massachusetts on Sunday, Aug. 31. There are 49 beaches closed, most due to excessive bacteria levels, according to the state Department of Public Health. One of ...

Fifty-four Massachusetts beaches were closed as of Monday morning. The beaches, ponds, and lakes are primarily closed due to harmful cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms or excessive bacteria ...

The week’s almost over and temperatures are cooler, but several beaches across Massachusetts are closed off to visitors on Friday. Among the 56 beaches closed on Friday, most are closed due to high ...

With a hot weekend ahead in Massachusetts, you may be in the mood to spend a day cooling off at the beach. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due ...

Two dozen beaches are closed for swimming in Massachusetts Sunday, mostly because of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health publishes a dashboard every ...

After a week full of heat and humidity in Massachusetts, you may be in the mood to spend a day cooling off at the beach this weekend. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to ...

After the heat wave in Massachusetts this week, you may be in the mood to spend a day at the beach this weekend. However, if you're planning a weekend beach trip, you'll want to avoid the beaches ...