Bring water to stay hydrated, especially during warmer months when even easy hikes can make you thirsty. Bug spray during summer is advisable unless you enjoy being a mobile snack bar for mosquitoes.

Some places are so stunning that keeping them secret feels almost selfish, like hoarding the last piece of cake when everyone deserves a bite. Seven Lakes State Park in Holly, Michigan is one of those ...

Landscape Watercolor for Relaxation” features weekly lessons throughout April. Registration deadline is March 26.