The Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge will protect up to 40,000 acres of land in Anne Arundel, Calvert, ...

A serious crash Friday night shut down Lake Wheeler Road in Wake County. The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was at the scene. According to a state trooper, the crash involved three cars. The trooper ...

After a close to 15-year push by conservationists, a swath of southern Maryland is getting protections as a national wildlife refuge, federal officials announced Friday, marking the first time an area ...

During your stay, you'll also see them soaring along the bluff. It's such an incredible sight to witness. The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a popular outdoor attraction for all ages, especially ...

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More than 14,000 Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Ala. In celebration of the winter migration of ...

Here is a look at the spiritual motto and coat of arms for each of the bishops who will become cardinals at the Dec. 7 consistory: Shown with their coats of arms: Top row: L to R: Cardinals-elect ...

and bring your bug spray. I explored this newly developed hiking and biking trail at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge in Decatur this spring and loved it. The peace and quiet are two of the reasons I found it ...

There are clues that signal to hikers they have entered the prized, 32-acre swath of old-growth forest at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Gibraltar Township. Branches in the ...

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