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

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 […]

Dos Rios, California's newest state park, doubles as a flood plain.

New state park in California opens to visitors

June 14, 2024

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The glow from the June 3, 2024 eruption at Kilauea could be seen in the early dawn hours.

Kilauea erupts in Hawaii

June 4, 2024

Kilauea, the most active volcano in the United States and one of the top active volcanoes in the world, erupted again early Monday. The eruption was reported to have subsided later in the day but

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 elec...

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 p...

Dos Rios State Park opens in California in June.

Californians will get a new state park in June

May 2, 2024

California residents and visitors will have a new state park to enjoy come June 2024. The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week the forthcoming incorporation of Dos Rios State...

Conservation officials confirm the grizzly bear’s return to the North Cascades

May 2, 2024

It’s official: grizzly bears will once again roam North Cascades National Park. America’s Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service confirmed last week their decision to restore grizzly bear...

Mountain climber dies in fall at Denali

May 2, 2024

The body of a deceased climber has been recovered at Denali National Park, the United States National Park Service confirmed on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Robbi Mecus of Keene Valley, Ne...

Dam repair will close part of Colorado rec area

May 2, 2024

Portions of a Colorado mountain recreation area will be closed for eight months so crews can fix a dam built in the 1920s. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a division of the state Department of Natural

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

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 i...