Inflation pressure in the United States has eased, but its impact on outdoor recreation lingers. A number of state park authorities across the US have confirmed to Public Parks that cost overruns are forcing major […]
Vermont’s legislature is poised to debate the future of Vermont State Parks as the system celebrates its 100th anniversary. Increasingly popular, Vermont’s network of 55 state parks finds itself at something of a crossroads. With a […]
State park systems in the Southeast United States are preparing for the landfall of Hurricane Helene, a large a violent storm predicted to cause enormous damage. The storm is projected to make landfall on Florida’s […]
In 1885, the State of New York broke the mold by establishing the nation’s first state park. Niagara Falls State Park was made possible by passionate philanthropists who understood that the treasure was worth protecting […]
One of the nation’s most beautiful state park systems is facing strains as inflation crimps repair budgets and summer fires force closures and evacuations. Oregon is renowned for its public lands. Though it’s home to […]
Labor Day marked the end of the first season of parking reservations at two South Carolina state parks. During the summer months, South Carolina allowed visitors to reserve parking at two coastal state parks. The […]
Travelers in Tennessee are invited to explore the state’s newest state park, which opened this week. Middle Fork Bottoms State Park can be found in the western portion of the state just north of the […]
Heavy rains and flooding in northern Iowa, USA are forcing the closure of state parks in the region. Meanwhile, state officials are warning residents throughout that part of the state that their water may be […]
Three deaths in under two weeks at a Colorado state park have visitors on edge and authorities scrambling to solve a double homicide. Lake Pueblo State Park is located in south-central Colorado, USA, just outside […]
A state park in western Colorado, USA will host a wakeboarding competition this weekend. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that special access restrictions will be put in place beginning Friday at Sweitzer Lake State Park. […]
State park enthusiasts in Texas will get to enjoy improved infrastructure at a park in the Hill Country starting today. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate work […]
The first new state park established in California in a decade began accepting guests this week, though work at the park continues. California State Parks said more than 200 people turned up to celebrate the […]
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