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'Celebrity' owl escapes from NYC zoo, amazes officials by catching prey on its own, surviving in Central Park

February 18, 2023

'Celebrity' owl escapes from NYC zoo, amazes officials by catching prey on its own, surviving in Central Park

An owl that escaped from a New York City zoo has become a local celebrity in Central Park and has been seen catching prey on its own and maneuvering freely around the park.

Death Valley park rangers save hikers in heroic rescues

February 10, 2023

Death Valley park rangers save hikers in heroic rescues

Rangers at Death Valley National Park rescued two hikers last Sunday in separate incidents, including one where an Illinois woman broke her leg and tore her ACL.

Family of woman decapitated in Utah national park by swinging gate to get $10M in damages

February 1, 2023

Family of woman decapitated in Utah national park by swinging gate to get $10M in damages

A judge ruled Monday that the U.S. will give more than $10 million in damages to the family of 25-year-old Esther Nakajjigo after she was killed in Utah's Arches National Park in 2020.

Southern California woman found dead after falling in Joshua Tree National Park

January 10, 2023

Southern California woman found dead after falling in Joshua Tree National Park

A 50-year-old southern California woman was found dead after falling and sustaining fatal head trauma after falling in Joshua Tree National Park over the weekend.

Statue of meat-packing magnate is decapitated; California police search for answers

December 29, 2022

Statue of meat-packing magnate is decapitated; California police search for answers

Northern California authorities are calling for assistance from the public after a nearly century-old statue in a Sacramento park was found beheaded this week.

Christmas too wintry even for Washington as Revolutionary War reenactment foiled by river rapids, ice

December 27, 2022

Christmas too wintry even for Washington as Revolutionary War reenactment foiled by river rapids, ice

Dangerously high, fast water forced reenactors to cancel their Christmas Day 2022 crossing of the Delaware River, honoring General George Washington's famous assault of 1776.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."