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December 13, 2022

Infamous LA mountain lion who killed dog on leash is tranquilized, captured: 'Unprecedented situation'

Officials said that the Southern California mountain lion P-22 had been captured on Monday before being transported to a wild animal care facility for evaluation.

November 3, 2022

Within 24 hours, Portland cleans up homeless camps, begins building pickleball courts

A homeless encampment in a Portland, Oregon, park was removed this week and a construction crew showed up the next day to build pickleball courts and other recreational facilities.

September 26, 2022

Kentucky park to be named after late singer-songwriter John Prine

A park in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, is being named after late singer-songwriter John Prine. The project includes a new boat ramp, more parking, a picnic pavilion, and more.

September 18, 2022

New York historical reenactments canceled over fear participants will be thrown in jail over strict gun laws

Some historical reenactments in New York have been canceled due to the use of guns by participants that might break the state's new, strict laws on guns in "sensitive areas."

September 15, 2022

Man finds 35,000th diamond at Arkansas park, his 50th this year

Scott Kreykes, of Dierks, Arkansas, found a 4-point white diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park, which was the 35,000th diamond to be registered in the park.

August 23, 2022

Southern white rhino born at San Diego Zoo: 'Full of energy'

A southern white rhino gave birth to a calf at the San Diego Zoo in August 2022. The zoo houses an initiative to support and try to save northern white rhinos in Kenya.

August 18, 2022

Yellowstone National Park employee finds foot floating in hot spring

Part of a foot still inside a shoe was found floating in a hot spring by an employee at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, according to park officials.

August 5, 2022

UK woman attacked by bison at Custer State Park speaks out: 'His hooves were right over my head'

A woman from the U.K. who was attacked by a bison while hiking in South Dakota's Custer State Park is speaking out about her experience, according to a local news station.

July 28, 2022

7-year-old girl dies in Smoky Mountain park when tree falls on tent

A large red maple tree fell on a tent in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain National Park on Wednesday, killing a 7-year-old girl who was visiting from Georgia with family.

July 27, 2022

Bodies recovered from Glacier National Park

Multiple bodies were recovered this week after climbing accidents in Glacier National Park. Two of the men found dead were considered to be expert climbers.