Hawaiʻi has launched "Stop the Ant Month" to combat invasive little fire ants (LFA) with a collaboration between state agencies and university programs, offering free ant-collection kits and education for residents to aid in detection and prevention.

The Nevada Conservation League warns the government shutdown could harm the state's outdoor recreation industry.

Officials seek info on elk poaching in Las Animas County, Colorado, where four bull elk were shot and left on separate ranches. Rewards are offered for leads.

Raleigh's Method Community Park hosts a haunted house, "Lil Lottie's Nightmare," inviting visitors over 12 to experience terror on October 24 from 7 to 11 p.m., with an entry fee of $5.

The Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults is organizing a 3-day trip to Myrtle Beach, starting Dec. 4, featuring festive activities, dining, shows, and shopping for older adults. Prices vary based on residency and room occupancy.

Garland's Parks & Recreation Department achieved national CAPRA Accreditation, highlighting its dedication to quality and efficiency in park services.

A small alligator from Belle Isle was safely relocated to the Great Lakes Serpentarium, thanks to a collaborative effort between Spartan Canine Training's owner and a passerby.

Tennessee State Parks introduced new paddling launches to aid adventures with disabilities, adding to previously equipped parks and enhancing overall accessibility.

Long Island's Holtsville Ecology Center is closing due to budget issues and allegations of animal neglect, despite being a popular educational resource for nearly 50 years.

Bloomington is hosting a free Halloween Trick or Treat Trail for children preschool to fifth grade on October 26, from 2-5 p.m., at Normandale Lake Park.

Duluth's Lincoln Park sport court will close briefly for maintenance starting October 2nd, reopening the next evening, with a specific date for striping to be announced later.

A pet python was found at an In-N-Out Burger drive-thru in Monrovia and is now at the Pasadena Humane Society.

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park attracted 74,693 visitors in 2024, influencing $5.4 million in local spending according to a National Park Service report.