Pyrite Campground opens June 12 as the state park system’s first OHV‑focused campground, offering 24 electric pull‑through sites, showers and an ATV wash station. Reservations are open now.

A home security camera in Admiral recorded two coyotes trotting across a front yard early Friday; wildlife officials urge pet precautions and reporting.

Passengers on a Madeira Beach charter watched a roughly 10‑foot great white cruise near Shell Key for about 15 minutes before heading south. The company says it will share footage with researchers.

Federal and local plans call for more than 1,500 acres of thinning, trail rebuilds and trailhead fixes in Frisco’s ‘Backyard’ to lower wildfire risk and manage heavy use.

At least one hiker was airlifted after falling rocks struck near Switzer Falls in the Angeles National Forest. Crews from county fire and volunteer teams responded; details remain limited.

A Colorado student unpacked a venomous slender hognosed pit viper from a suitcase after a Costa Rica trip; the Denver Zoo has quarantined the juvenile while officials evaluate options.

The West 133rd Street playground in St. Nicholas Park was named one of ten sites to share in a $50M Community Parks Initiative investment. The rebuild will follow community design and is expected to take a few years.

A Del Rio family was evacuated after finding a rattlesnake curled under a bed on March 23. Animal services removed the snake and officials warned of spring sightings.

A raccoon trapped in Panther Canyon at Landa Park tested positive for rabies, city officials say. Authorities urge pet vaccinations and caution around wildlife.

A Butler County homeowner’s doorbell cam captured a massive black bear early Friday. Officials urge residents to remove attractants and report sightings.

Sandusky has broken ground on The Landing, a 27‑acre waterfront park with trails, boardwalks, kayak launches and a Sandusky Bay Pathway connection.

Over 100 advocates rallied at City Hall in the rain, demanding at least 1% of the city budget for parks to shore up staffing and maintenance.

South L.A.'s Maggie Hathaway Golf Course reopens Saturday after a long renovation, bringing a massive practice green, an expanded driving range and plans for a community clubhouse.