March 27, 2021 Endangered California bird to be reintroduced to skies for first time in nearly 100 years The majestic California condor is set to soar through Pacific Northwestern skies for the first time in nearly a century.
March 17, 2021 Ohio GOP state lawmaker wants Trump’s name on state park; Dem blasts idea A Republican state lawmaker in Ohio says he plans to introduce a bill to rename a state park after former President Donald Trump – but at least one state Democrat quickly criticized the idea.
February 20, 2021 Trump freeze-out: De Blasio puts former president's NYC rink contracts on ice The Trump Organization says its last day of operating Central Park's ice rinks will be Sunday.
February 11, 2021 New York legislators advance bill to rename Donald J. Trump State Park The Empire State's tourism committee voted 14-7 to move forward with the legislation.
February 4, 2021 Obama Center in Chicago, estimated at $500M, to break ground this year despite complaints, officials say After years of delays and a federal review, construction on the planned $500 million Obama Presidential Center will begin later this year in Chicago, officials said Wednesday.
November 13, 2020 Colorado polls public to choose next state park The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled “explosive” state park attendance in Colorado as people have looked for safe ways to get out of the house, and now Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking to expand.
November 11, 2020 Girl, 3, seriously injured in Florida sightseeing tram accident A 3-year-old girl was seriously injured when she was run over by a sightseeing tram in a Florida state park earlier this week, according to officials and reports.
October 29, 2020 Veterans, Gold Star families and fifth graders will get free access to national parks Veterans and Gold Star families will get free access to national parks next month.
October 28, 2020 Zion hiker Holly Courtier's sister hits back at Utah sergeant over hoax suggestions The sister of missing hiker Holly Courtier has hit back at criticisms of her sibling’s story about disappearing for 12 days in Utah's Zion National Park — saying suggestions that her survival tale was hoax are “very blown out of proportion.”
August 26, 2020 NYC's Central Park unveils first statue of real women on anniversary of 19th Amendment's ratification The first-ever statue in New York City's Central Park to portray real women was unveiled Wednesday on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification.
