Wisconsin State

Columbus, OH

Travel + Leisure

Lake.com released its list of the most underrated national parks, naming Dry Tortugas in the top three.

This Florida National Park Was Named One of the Most Underrated in the U.S. — and It Has 7 Islands, Crystal-clear Waters, and Isn't Accessible by Car

Charlevoix, MI

Undoubtedly you've heard of the Great Lakes, including the recreation mecca of Lake Michigan. There's no shortage of ways to enjoy this massive body of water. For example, you can explore Lake Michigan from the shores of Chicago at the city-connected Oak Street Beach or head to one of the more underrated state parks for the best views in the region. But if you'd rather approach from the coast of a charming city with much smaller crowds, head to Charlevoix, Michigan. Never heard of it? That's not too surprising considering it only has just over 2,000 permanent residents.

This Underrated Michigan Beach Town Is A Charming Gem Situated Between Three Lakes

A recent Instagram video captures a dangerous encounter between a tourist and wildlife at a national park. The video, posted by TouronsOfYellowstone (@touronsofyellowstone), shows a visitor who abandoned his car on a busy two-lane road to snap a close-up photo of a black bear. This reckless behavior not only put the tourist's life at risk, but also caused a significant traffic jam.

Bystander captures frustrating scene as national park tourists get dangerously close to wild bear: 'Why do they act like it's Disneyland?'

Yosemite National Park, CA

Most people go to national parks to see and explore the gorgeous landscapes, hoping to spy on wildlife from a safe distance. Yosemite National Park visitors have been witness to a new phenomenon that's left many doing a double take. Only a few years ago, toilet paper was the hottest...

Park officials share shameful photos of waste piles overlooking majestic scenery in national park: 'Sadly I see this all too often'

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Alaska State

Tulsa, OK

The Independent

A family of nine found themselves stranded in Alaska after a mix-up with a local tour operator caused them to miss their scheduled cruise departure.What was intended to be a memorable trip of a lifetime might now be recalled for very different reasons as the Gault family faced hefty costs to make their way back to Tulsa, Oklahoma, when the ship containing their clothes, passports and medication sailed off from Ketchikan port without them.The family, comprising two parents, six children and a 78-year old grandmother, were also hit with an immediate fine of almost $9,000, working out at $971 per...

Family of nine left stranded in remote Alaska after cruise ship departed without them

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Michigan State

Comprising two peninsulas with over 3,200 miles of coastline lapped by four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan is a haven for water activities. Fishing, kayaking, boating, wreck diving, island hopping, and lighthouse photography – there’s something to convince everyone to venture north. The Lower Peninsula also offers a bounty of wine trails, seasonal cherry picking, and year-round urban adventures while the untamed Upper Peninsula summons the hardiest outdoor explorers.

The Most Beautiful Airbnbs Across Michigan

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Battle Creek, MI

USA TODAY

The woman, 37, was hiking at Isle Royale National Park with her partner when she experienced "medical complications," the National Park Service said.

Michigan woman died after hiking Isle Royale National Park, officials say

When you think of relaxing beaches and beautiful sceneries, Michigan might not be the first place in the world — or even in the United States — that jumps to mind. It's often associated with cold and humid weather, after all. However, there is a lot more to the Wolverine State than people might realize. It's one of the perfect places to gaze at the stars, chill on the beach, and experience nature at its best, such as Isle Royale, a remote national park in the Midwest bursting with adventure.

This Massive Crystal-Clear Lake With White Sandy Beaches Is The Caribbean Of Michigan

Wisconsin, nestled in the north-central United States and surrounded by the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, is known for its diverse landscapes. With a population of approximately 5.9 million people, Wisconsin ranks as the 20th most populous state. Madison serves as the state capital, while Milwaukee, the largest city, is recognized as a major cultural and economic hub.

31 Best & Fun Places To Visit in Wisconsin

Orange County, FL

Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Wyoming State

A Virginia man is demanding a political action committee stop using his photograph to promote a Wyoming legislative candidate of the same name — or face legal action. Make Liberty Win, a Virginia-based PAC , has been sending text messages and mailers to Wyoming voters, and knocking on doors in support of various legislative candidates, but has failed to provide accurate information. Many of the candidates the PAC is supporting are either members of, or ideologically aligned with, the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus.

Cease and desist: Virginia man threatens legal action after group uses his photo to portray Wyoming candidate

Saint Augustine, FL

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Five years ago, St. Augustine resident Julia Perez was on her motorcycle when a St. Johns County sheriff’s deputy hit her and her husband. Perez was on a motorcycle and her husband, Thomas Eiland, was on a bicycle.

St. Johns County to pay $6.3M for deputy’s crash

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Turning the Apostle Islands into a national park could lead to overcrowding, local officials say

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, is introducing a bill to designate the Apostle a national park in hopes that it increases tourism to the area, but...

Turning the Apostle Islands into a national park could lead to overcrowding, local officials say

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