Tom Rieple is the captain of the "Best Dam Fishing Float," which is located next to Lock and Dam No. 7 near Dresbach, Minn. The float has a bait, tackle and snack shop and plenty of room to fish from.

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

The Mets broke a 1-1 tie with a sixth-inning rally to give the Brewers something they haven't had in a while: a series loss ...

Invasive carp are generally not eaten in the U.S. and are not desirable for sportfishing. In fact, silver carp have a propensity to jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by a boat motor.

Beaches might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Florida or California but likely not when contemplating Iowa, Nebraska, or the Dakotas. Yet every state has stellar beaches.

Hidden among Pennsylvania’s rolling hills and verdant forests lies McConnells Mill State Park, a 2,546-acre natural wonderland that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets despite its jaw ...

Lowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S.

For fishing enthusiasts, Slippery Rock Creek offers some of the best trout fishing in western Pennsylvania. The creek is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, and the deep pools beneath the cascades ...

This is the second time USA TODAY readers have honored the Au Sable for its fly fishing. In 2024's USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers ...

Residents in eastern Wisconsin were returning to their homes Saturday after a dam failed Friday, causing major flooding in ...

It's been 125 years since Interstate State Park opened, followed by 49 others that have helped preserve views and provide ...

The Wisconsin Legislature is pushing to pass a compromise state budget, with Democratic votes expected to be needed to ...