Sitting on the shores of a beach is one of the most relaxing things to do. At least, I think so. The world feels still while gazing at the horizon, watching the ebb and flow of the waves. As the sea ...

Take your pick from the best beaches on the Gulf of Mexico for your next relaxing getaway.

Many of the great wonders of the world, from iconic buildings to national parks, are preserved and open to the public, but some are tucked away on private land where only a few can enjoy them. One ...

If you're looking for a new beach getaway this summer, this gorgeous, once-private lake in Louisiana is now open to the public for swimming, fishing, and more.

As the Fourth of July approaches with its usual fanfare of fireworks and cookouts, Louisianans may need to think twice before diving into the water at several beaches in the state. This week, health ...

With Labor Day right around the corner, locals looking to take advantage of the unofficial last weekend of summer should watch out for potential health risks lingering below the surface — namely, ...

Keep the white sands but escape spring break crowds on Mississippi's Bay St. Louis Beach. Five U.S. states are lucky enough to have a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, ...