Parks

Arkansas September 7

Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park

During her birthday celebration, a 7-year-old found a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond at an Arkansas state park.

LIFESTYLE September 5

City of Pittsburgh is seeking archers to help deal with deer population crisis in parks

The City of Pittsburgh is seeking archers to help control its deer population in two city parks. The deer population has grown too large for its habitat.

HEALTH August 28

E.coli bacteria detected in Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply

E.coli bacteria has been detected in the water supply inside the Grand Canyon National Park, according to an advisory released by the National Park Service (NPS) on Friday.

VIDEO August 25

Biden administration rules are ‘not friendly’ to recreation or energy development: Experts

Experts say that new rules from the federal government will impede access to public lands and negatively impact hunters and fishermen. 

Michigan August 23

Indiana boy, 2, killed by SUV at state park in western Michigan

A two-year-old boy from Elkhart, Indiana, has been reported dead after being struck by an SUV at Holland State Park in Park Township, Michigan.

New Hampshire August 16

Massachusetts mom dies trying to save drowning son, father rescues brother at NH national park

A Massachusetts mother died Tuesday while attempting to rescue her 10-year-old son, who fell into a pool under a waterfall in New Hampshire and struggled in the swift-moving current.

Utah August 14

Toddler dies after falling from boat, getting hit by propeller

The Utah Division of State Parks responded to reports of a boating incident where a 3-year-old toddler fell off the back of a vessel and was hit by the propeller before dying.

New York City August 9

New York beach reopens for the first time since unprecedented shark attack on swimmer

New York's Rockaway Beach will reopen Wednesday, two days after a 65-year-old swimmer was sent to the hospital in critical condition from a shark attack.

Montana July 24

Woman found dead in Montana following suspected grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone

Montana wildlife officials say a woman has been found dead along the Buttermilk Trail outside of West Yellowstone following an “apparent bear encounter."

National Parks July 22

Idaho man killed after falling from Grand Teton National Park peak

An Idaho man was killed on Thursday after he fell as many as 50 feet while climbing a Wyoming peak at Grand Teton National Park. He was succumbed to significant injuries.