But the star of Utica is its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Surrounded by state parks, flowing waterways, and rare wildlife, ...

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The Midwest is an underrated, autumnal gem that deserves just as much fall foliage hype as New England. Here are some of the best places for leaf peeping.

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The wait is over — it’s officially DIRTcar Fall Nationals week at Lincoln Speedway, where well over 100 of the best drivers ...

Week Five in the Big Ten brings a big test at the top. The sixth-ranked Oregon Ducks visit No. 3 Penn State in the annual White Out game on Saturday. Of course a lot can happen between now ...

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Walnut Point State Park in Oakland operates like nature’s own therapy center, except the only appointment you need is the desire to breathe deeply and remember what silence sounds like.

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