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July 11, 2022

Florida park shuts down after police spot 'aggressive alligator'

Palm Island Boardwalk park in Florida was forced to close after a visitor encountered an "aggressive alligator" Sunday, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.

July 8, 2022

Man found dead at White Sands National Park

A man was found dead off-trail at New Mexico's White Sands National Park on Tuesday. His car was located by park rangers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

June 24, 2022

Flash flooding in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park washes away vehicles, tourists airlifted to safety

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah became a dangerous area Thursday after thunderstorms and downpours caused flash flooding in the region and stranded visitors.

June 23, 2022

Austin police stop potential mass shooting after man allegedly brandishes gun, fires, in downtown Zilker Park

Joel Louis Garcia, a 34-year-old Austin man, allegedly brandished a firearm and fired it at multiple victims in a downtown park earlier this month.

June 23, 2022

Yellowstone National Park: Normal traffic counts cut by half after reopening

Yellowstone National Park's southern loop reopened with less than half of its normal visitor turnout, according to officials. Historic flooding has damaged the park.

June 22, 2022

Michigan state park closes swimming area following multiple near drownings

Following many near drownings at Grand Haven State Park in Michigan the swimming area will now be closing. Water conditions for swimming will be reevaluated on Wednesday.

June 7, 2022

Tennessee park unveils new walking trail made of old, recycled tires

T.O. Fuller State Park in Memphis, Tenn., unveiled its new walking and biking trail made out of recycled tires that volunteers collected from the area.

May 20, 2022

National parks prepare for millions to visit this summer; some now require reservations

Millions of people visit Yosemite every year and the demand to visit national parks has risen. It's caused the overcrowding to get worse, and visitations are reaching record numbers.

May 17, 2022

Utah teen dies after sand tunnel collapses, buries him at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

A 13-year-old Utah boy died at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park over the weekend after a tunnel he was believed to be digging in the side of a sand dune collapsed with him inside, officials said Monday.

April 30, 2022

Petito family alleges Laundries went on vacation with Brian knowing Gabby was dead

A newly filed court document claims Brian Laundrie's parents knew his girlfriend, 22-year-old Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, had been killed before going on a family vacation to Fort De Soto Park.