A cow that wandered from Lakewood into Denver was corralled in a city park late Tuesday after responders guided it into a fenced area.

An early‑morning blaze destroyed the Grand Shelter at Lewisville Regional Park in Battle Ground, forcing an indefinite closure while investigators work the scene.

Phase II of the Waterloo Greenway — The Confluence — opens June 6 with a 13‑acre stretch of trails, nearly 1,600 trees and an 800‑foot boardwalk in downtown Austin.

BEA data show outdoor recreation added $13.9 billion to Minnesota's economy in 2024 and supports nearly 100,000 jobs across the state.

Chicago opened its Native and Pollinator Garden Registry and is accepting applications; a committee also advanced a change to allow registered parkway plants up to 36 inches tall.

An Alpharetta woman was bitten on a doormat by a copperhead, treated with antivenom and released after two nights in hospital. Officials warn copperheads are common in suburban yards this season.

A young black bear was darted on Walnut Street near Routes 9 and 20 and transported after sightings at the 1000 Boston Turnpike plaza; officials say it was likely recently separated from its mother.

A black bear perched in a backyard tree drew neighbors and cameras in Altadena Sunday, part of ongoing foothills sightings.

Grafton police warn of increased black bear sightings in North Grafton and urge residents to remove bird feeders and secure trash to prevent habituation.

Bright-blue Velella velella have washed ashore in huge numbers along California’s coast, carpeting beaches from the Bay Area to Southern California while experts say they’re mostly harmless.

A California bill would shift state demonstration forests from a logging-first mission toward restoration and invite tribes into co-management of ancestral redwood lands.

A bobcat was spotted near South Holly and East Dry Creek in Centennial; deputies warn residents to keep pets inside and report aggressive behavior.

San Diego County closed the Campland beachline in Mission Bay after water tests flagged contamination. Swimmers, paddlers and pets should avoid water contact while samples are retested.