Two unrelated incidents at Smith Mountain Lake resulted in one drowning and what is currently being called a near drowning on Tuesday afternoon.

From glowing caves and pink lakes to rainbow-colored mountains and fiery craters, these natural wonders defy expectations and ignite our imagination. Whether sculpted by nature over millions of years ...

Boise State will look to be just the second-team in Mountain West history to win three consecutive conference titles in 2025. But who are the biggest challengers standing in their way?

Senate Bill 178 was amended to also provide conservation groups like Montana Trout Unlimited and the Clarks Fork Coalition a ...

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fish biologist Jeff Ziller talks about the art of fishing Oregon's mountain lakes.

Could the Aggies and Lobos play twice per season again? NMSU acting AD Amber Burdge says there's strong potential for it.

The Pac-12 is officially expanding east.  According to multiple reports, the Texas State Board of Regents approved the school ...

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Crews on Friday reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the major cross country highway for nine days ...

HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Crews on Friday reopened a section of Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains after flooding and a rock slide closed the ...

Looking for outdoors summer fun on a budget? In East Tennessee you don't have to go far to find one of the best free attractions in the U.S.