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Revolutionary War-era ammo discovered at Concord

July 11, 2024

The United States National Park Service made a surprising discovery at the site of the first battle of America’s war for independence: some of the original musket balls fired by colonial militia against British troops. […]

Climate change threatens to extirpate polar bears from the shores of Hudson Bay.
North America

Hudson Bay polar bears facing annihilation, scientists warn

July 2, 2024

Climate change is killing off one of North America’s most iconic Arctic animal populations, scientists are warning in a new report. Manitoba’s polar bears are among the Canadian province’s most popular tourist draws. Every year, […]

George Wyth State Park in Iowa will close due to flooding.
North America

Flooding shutters state parks in Iowa

June 24, 2024

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 […]

Investigators are probing a double homicide at a state park in Colorado.
North America

String of deaths unnerve Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado

June 24, 2024

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 […]

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State park in western Colorado hosts wakeboarding championship

June 24, 2024

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. […]

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Invasive Asian snails found in Georgia lake

June 24, 2024

Conservation authorities in the American South are warning of a new invasive species infesting a popular lake. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources in the United States is asking boaters and anglers to be on […]

A new bridge will keep vehicles dry and South Llano River State Park accessible in heavy rain.
North America

Refurbished Texas state park opens to the public

June 14, 2024

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 […]

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Kilauea goes quiet again—for now

June 14, 2024

Kilauea, the active volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, has gone quiet again. But that won’t last. Among the most active volcanoes on Earth, Kilauea erupted in the early hours of June 3. A fissure released […]

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Woman badly injured by bison in Yellowstone

June 5, 2024

A woman was attacked and badly injured in Yellowstone National Park last week, the United States National Park Service has announced. NPS decided to notify the public of the incident as a reminder that people […]

Walnut Woods State Park in Iowa.
North America

US state parks expect record attendance over Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2024

State park managers across the United States are expecting large crowds and congestion to strain facilities over the Memorial Day weekend. They’re asking travelers to prepare ahead of time. “Most electrical and full hookup sites […]

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Grand Canyon’s North Rim reopens for summer

May 22, 2024

The Grand Canyon’s North Rim is open to visitors from mid-May, the United States National Park Service recently announced. As one of America’s most popular attractions, the South Rim entrance to the park is open […]

The US Department of the Interior announced the expansion of four national wildlife refuges.
North America

Four US wildlife refuges undergo major expansions

April 22, 2024

Four important wildlife refuges in the United States will be greatly expanded to improve endangered species protections, the US government announced last week. The US Department of the Interior says it has authorized new land […]

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