North America
Texans to vote on $1 billion state park package
In two weeks, the citizens of Texas will head to the polls to determine the fate of a $1 billion state park expansion plan. Proposition 14 is up for a vote on Texas ballots in […]
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Asia
China’s massive national park push raises troubling questions
China is pushing forward with a vision to establish the largest national park network in the world over the coming decade. But Beijing’s huge land and water conservation strategy is beginning to draw greater scrutiny […]
Global
Parks worldwide lure dark sky enthusiasts
National, state, and provincial parks are renowned for amazing views, beautiful wildlife, and a variety of environments where visitors can pursue outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and more. Most of the time, recreational activities […]
North America
Inflation eats into Maine’s big state parks makeover
Maine’s state parks are getting badly needed upgrades thanks to a $50 million cash infusion. A large portion of the funds will be spent next year as Maine’s parks authorities ramp up work to update […]
Latin America and the Caribbean
Bonaire’s stunning marine park could still use better management
This distant outpost of the Netherlands is a rising star in Caribbean tourism, and for good reason—research shows that its famous marine park stands apart from its regional peers. But continued success is far from […]
Oceania
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef inches closer to the “danger” zone
The planet’s largest coral reef World Heritage Site has been spared the dreaded “in danger” tag by the World Heritage Committee, but work to protect this natural wonder is far from over. It seems hard […]
Asia
Researchers in Japan scramble to save one of the world’s weirdest plants
Scientists are scrambling to solve the mystery behind the steady disappearance of one of the world’s rarest and strangest plants. Marimo is a type of algae found in just a handful of lakes scattered across […]