Stories by Caitlin Finnerty

The Blue Ridge Mountains face challenges from stormwater runoff.

True to its name, West Virginia's "Lost River" disappears into a series of underground caves.

This watershed group is cleaning up the mess that coal mining has left behind.

This Halloween, thrill-seeking river rats might want to visit this ghost fleet of steamship vessels on the Potomac River.

Thirty young people spent the summer building rain gardens. This is their story.

Climb aboard the Fishmobile to learn about the Chesapeake Bay.

This waterway carved out Pine Creek Gorge, better known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania.

This site's woods, meadows and outdoor classroom encourage kids to explore nature in Baltimore County's Caves Valley.

The rare American bittern has been seen on the shores of this once-impaired tributary to the Susquehanna River.

From hardwood forests to mountaintops, learn more about our favorite places to take in the changing colors of fall.