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.

Unci Makha Dog Park in Saint Paul will be closed for remulching from 6:30 am until the same evening on October 14. Dog owners should find alternative parks during this time.

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo closed due to federal government shutdown, despite extended operations. Federal employees face layoffs; VP Vance attributes issues to Democrats.

The San Juan National Forest has reopened areas closed due to the Stoner Mesa Fire, just in time for hunting season; visitors should remain alert for ongoing fire suppression efforts.

The MPRB is seeking a replacement for resigned District 2 Commissioner Becka Thompson, with applications open until October 24. The selection includes several rounds of board voting to determine the new commissioner.