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 […]
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced it’s acquiring more land to create a new state park close to an already popular recreation area. TPWD says it purchased more than 2,000 acres (over 800 hectares) […]
A measure that transfers an Illinois state park to a Native American tribe is being criticized as a Democratic land grab. Before adjourning the 103rd Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois House took up Senate Bill 867 that […]
The wildfires devastating California have forced the full and partial closure of dozens of state parks. Meanwhile, authorities announced the arrest of one individual suspected of carrying out arson at a state park in the […]
New Wisconsin State Park System passes that are valid for admission for 12 months instead of just for the calendar year will go on sale starting Dec. 2. The changes come due to 2023’s Wisconsin […]
Would-be visitors to Hawaii’s largest national park are warned to plan ahead and expect crowding as an anticipated holiday rush arrives during maintenance closures. Every year an array of holiday-themed events are organized at Hawaii […]
California State Parks authorities ripped out thousands of marijuana plants from numerous parks under its care as officials continue to struggle against illegal cannabis operations. State authorities said the effort was undertaken to both enforce […]
A zebra mussel infestation is continuing to spread in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that zebra mussels have been detected in three more lakes in the […]
October 31 is the last day for visitors traveling by vehicle to enter and drive through all of Yellowstone National Park. The United States National Park Service said it is closing the majority of Yellowstone […]
The United States National Park Service is planning to make permanent a seasonal reservation system at one of America’s most popular national parks. NPS announced yesterday that it’s inviting the public to comment on a […]
A popular recreation spot just north of New York City is now larger than ever. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation announced yesterday that it has completed its expansion of […]
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