Eldorado Canyon State Park has a new pedestrian bridge over South Boulder Creek, funded by public and private sources, to improve climber access and emergency response.

Michigan's DNR will permit a visually impaired fawn to stay at a specialized educational facility instead of releasing it into the wild due to its compromised survival ability.

Eight months after their last male gorilla died under anesthesia, the San Francisco Zoo is introducing Cecil—a Kentucky bachelor turned unlikely savior. The laid-back silverback arrives as the embattled zoo grapples with leadership chaos, frozen city funding, and a damning safety audit that called the 95-year-old facility "unsafe for animals and visitors."

North Las Vegas's "Paws in the Park" Halloween event returns on October 25 with a costume contest, activities, and services like vaccinations and microchipping.

Hawaii's humpback whale season starts early with sightings reported by Sea Maui Catamarans and Holo Holo Charters, prompting reminders for responsible whale watching.

The Great Northern Regional Trail will close from October 16-19 and again from November 8 to December 14 for deer hunting seasons to manage wildlife populations.

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.