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“Bellyboat” fisherman drowns in US state park

May 4, 2025

A fisherman has reportedly drowned in a freak accident involving a popular “bellyboat” used for fishing. The incident occurred at Steamboat Lake State Park in the American state of Colorado. So-called bellyboats are u-shaped inflatable […]

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Texas expands protected wildlife habitat

May 4, 2025

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it is creating the state’s newest wildlife management area, the first in two decades. TPWD declared that it will soon christen the Trinity River Wildlife Management Area in […]

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Rare large diamond unearthed at state park

May 4, 2025

The largest diamond discovered at a site famous for them was unearthed on May Day. Arkansas State Parks announced at the beginning of the month that David DeCook, a regular visitor to Crater of Diamonds […]

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Idaho state parks allot camping spaces via lottery

April 1, 2025

Idaho’s state parks authority has launched a lottery system for two of its most popular campgrounds. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation says anyone interested in reserving group camp spaces at Priest Lake State […]

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Arizona state park celebrates its 50th

March 31, 2025

Patagonia Lake State Park in Arizona will mark its 50th anniversary on April 1. Arizona State Parks and Trails said Patagonia Lake boasts some 235,000 visitors every year, making it the fourth most popular state […]

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Q&A—Conservation expert says flexible approach needed to achieve “30 by 30” global biodiversity target

March 31, 2025

With the world facing a biodiversity crisis, conservation-minded nations are racing to preserve almost one-third of the planet for the benefit of plants and wildlife. However, one expert is cautioning that how nations define “protection” […]

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Arizona invites public comment on draft trail plan

March 13, 2025

Authorities in Arizona would like your read your thoughts on their 2025 trail expansion and maintenance plan. Arizona State Parks & Trails has opened its 2025 Trails Plan for public comment. Anyone interested in participating […]

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Fees go up at Arizona state parks

February 25, 2025

It just got a little pricier for people to enjoy Arizona’s stunning state parks.  Arizona State Parks and Trails announced that it is raising usage fees for the vast majority of its holdings. Fees went […]

Spanish moss and bald cypress trees at Caddo Lake State Park in Texas.
North America

Texas adds and expands new state parks at a dizzying pace

February 25, 2025

The Lone Star State is creating new public parks for people to enjoy. Armed with a $1 billion endowment, Texas parks and wildlife managers are pushing ahead with a mandate the state’s voters delivered resoundingly in late […]

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Texas grabs more land for future parks expansions

February 6, 2025

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced it’s acquiring more land to create a new state park close to an already popular recreation area. TPWD says it purchased more than 2,000 acres (over 800 hectares) […]

Rockin' River Ranch State Park opened in Arizona a year ago this month.
North America

Arizona state park “rocks” for a full year

February 6, 2025

One of America’s newest state parks is celebrating a successful first year. On February 8, Rockin’ River Ranch State Park in Arizona will mark its first 1-year anniversary. The park was opened near Sedona last year to […]

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Concerns raised as Illinois lawmakers approve returning land to Native American tribe

January 13, 2025

A measure that transfers an Illinois state park to a Native American tribe is being criticized as a Democratic land grab.  Before adjourning the 103rd Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois House took up Senate Bill 867 that […]

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