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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee has announced its choice of the site for the Olympic surfing competition. The officials said Trestles Beach at the San Onofre State Beach. The popular surfing spot is located […]
Authorities in Colorado are warning vacationers to beware of extra bear activity as the animals emerge from hibernation this spring. Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued the special alert last week. It comes as bear sightings […]
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 […]
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 […]
A huge section of the Catskills in Upstate New York is now permanently off-limits to developers, a nonprofit has declared. The Open Space Institute announced that it has purchased more than 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) […]
A luxury travel company has declared Denali, Capital Reef, and Glacier National Parks to be the top three national parks of choice for visitors in the United States looking to get outdoors this year. EXP […]
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 […]
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 […]
Residents and visitors hoping to catch stunning views of wildflowers may find themselves disappointed this year. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is letting travelers know ahead of time that the seasonal blooming of […]
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