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

September 5, 2023

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.

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

August 28, 2023

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.

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

August 25, 2023

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.

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

August 23, 2023

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.

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

August 16, 2023

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.

Toddler dies after falling from boat, getting hit by propeller

August 14, 2023

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

August 9, 2023

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.

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

July 24, 2023

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."

Idaho man killed after falling from Grand Teton National Park peak

July 22, 2023

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.

Louisiana man pronounced dead on Rocky Mountain National Park trail

July 20, 2023

Louisiana man pronounced dead on Rocky Mountain National Park trail

A 51-year-old Louisiana man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on Monday afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. His cause of death is under investigation.