Keeping the backcountry clean is a year-round job. Here's how to do it in the fourth season.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says coyote breeding season can last from January through March.

After three deadly house fires in the past eight days across northwest Ohio, Springfield Township's assistant fire chief is giving advice on safe heating practices.

A frigid cold spell can turn a cozy home into an icebox and a beautiful garden into a frozen wasteland. It’s that time of ...

With just over a week to go before spring break starts for University of Arizona students, school officials want to make sure students planning to travel abroad or spend long days and nights partying ...

Applying rock salt on roadways, parking lots and sidewalks helps to ensure the safety of those traveling by vehicle or foot.

For all our lovable foibles, the human species can’t quit its most pronounced quirk: We overthink death to death. On the ...

Rockhounders can find all kinds of gemstones across the United States, but there are certain places where geodes can be found ...

Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm ...

As snowmobiling season heats up, the DNR is urging riders to skip the alcohol after six tragic fatalities this month.

Whether you’re planning your upcoming dream wedding or any other special event, the Leader’s 32nd annual Wedding Fair will ...

9 Winter Safety Tips for Enjoying Outdoor Activities in the Snow, Cold and Sleet ...