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Michigan October 24, 2023

Detroit Council approves spending $14M in federal funds on inflatable dome

Detroit's City Council approved spending $13.9 million in federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan on an inflatable dome for Chandler Park.

Massachusetts October 20, 2023

2 juveniles charged with dumping acid on playground slides in southern Massachusetts

Two juveniles in Hampden County, Massachusetts, are facing criminal charges after allegedly causing injury to four children by dousing public playground slides in acid.

Missouri October 18, 2023

St. Louis Zoo elephant dies after lost dog agitates herd

A female Asian elephant at the St. Louis Zoo died Friday, reportedly collapsing when her herd became agitated over a loose dog near their enclosure.

New York October 16, 2023

1st section of massive NYC landfill-to-park transformation project opens to the public

In 2008, a New York City project began to transform a massive landfill site on Staten Island into a park. On Sunday, the first section of Freshkills Park opened to the public.

Colorado October 3, 2023

Colorado man charged after killing black bear mother, cubs: police

A man in Colorado is facing felony charges after allegedly killing a mother black bear and her two cubs, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife authorities.

Arkansas September 7, 2023

Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park

During her birthday celebration, a 7-year-old found a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond at an Arkansas state park.

LIFESTYLE 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.

HEALTH 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.

VIDEO 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. 

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.

New Hampshire 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.