Colorado Parks and Wildlife has reopened the Crystal River for fishing after the lift of a voluntary closure due to improved flow conditions. However, other areas remain under voluntary and mandatory closures to protect aquatic ecosystems.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are intervening to help wildlife, especially antlered animals, that get entangled in backyard objects and festive decorations. They urge the public to secure decorations and avoid creating hazards.

Ohio's Harrison Lake State Park campground received upgrades, including an ADA-compliant shower house and full utility sites, enhancing the camping experience.

Garland's Dog Park is temporarily closed for maintenance to fix the lighting system, set to reopen October 17.

A 4,270-year-old human skull fragment was found near the Whitewater River in Indiana, dating back to circa 2300 B.C. and undergoing respectful repatriation and site management.

ODNR opened a new visitor center at Portage Lakes State Park, enhancing the visitor experience with a 6,000-square-foot facility, interactive exhibits, and ADA-compliant access to Turkeyfoot Lake.

Carver County Parks is seeking public input for Baylor Regional Park's revamp and has scheduled two open houses for community feedback on concept designs.

Folsom's Parks & Recreation department is set to unveil the final design for Kids Play/Castle Park, celebrating the culmination of a collaborative design process with the local community.

Conservationists released 116 young eastern hellbenders into Ohio's waterways to combat the species' near-endangerment, improve ecosystem health, and promote biodiversity.

The Wisconsin DNR plans to upgrade Buckhorn State Park, potentially affecting the endangered slender glass lizard, but aims to minimize risks with conservation measures.

Raleigh Parks offers a free Cold Water Paddling Course at Lake Wheeler, led by expert William Holden, covering practical safety techniques and theory.

Zoo Knoxville's chimpanzee, Lu, recovers after a landmark spinal surgery that removed a benign tumor, in collaboration between veterinary and human neurologists.

A rare plant, the caper-fruited tropidocarpum, unseen since 1957, was rediscovered in Vasco Hills Regional Preserve highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.