Want to avoid the crowds? Consider less popular destinations like Sardinia, the Baja California peninsula, and Laos.

Discover how adventurous travelers are finding Mediterranean magic and cultural treasures for less by substituting famous destinations for their more affordable counterparts.

A young bull moose strolled in turquoise Bear Lake, Idaho, clearing crowds on July 4. Wildlife officials ensured its peaceful picnic at North Beach.

Over 1,000 pounds of trash were pulled from Lake Tahoe after the Fourth of July weekend. But it's a statistic that's leaving local advocates optimistic.

A teenage boy is dead after a reported drowning at White Sands Lake Day Beach in Bogalusa on July 4 where an ambulance got stuck in the sand, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office ...

Taking a dip in the lake is something some may take for granted. But mobility equipment and other resources can make Lake Michigan beaches more accessible for those with a disability.

Along the southern edge of Lake Titicaca in what is now Bolivia, a once-dominant civilization thrived centuries ago. Known as Tiwanaku, this society is regarded by archaeologists as one of the ...

Boat ramps, campgrounds, and beaches are among the closures at dozens of lakes managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

But at some Lake Michigan beaches in Cook and Lake counties — and some beaches at inland lakes in McHenry County — nary a soul is to be found.

Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan near 63rd Street Beach An investigation is underway after a body was pulled from Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon.

Body pulled from Lake Michigan near 63rd Street Beach A man was found unresponsive in the water in the 6300 block of South Hayes Drive around 12:20 p.m., Chicago police said.