Carver County Parks in Minnesota announces the return of weekend watercraft and yard game rentals starting June 7, available Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sacramento unveiled the new Mama Marks Splash Pad, offering an ocean-themed retreat from the heat with features like sea turtles and dolphins, and open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Community in Fort Worth celebrates Sonya Stenzler's 90th birthday with a decorative display of hand-painted rocks around a park bench dedicated to her.

Oak Hill Park's splash pad in St. Louis Park opens June 2, offering a free and inclusive water play area for residents and visitors daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until August 31.

Owyhee Grocery, or The Rock Store, in Malheur County, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Arlington Parks and Recreation is hosting several events in June including a Father's Day Pool Tournament, Splash Tales, Summer Solstice Yoga, a Splash Party, and Sensory Swim for the community.

Boulder's Harlow Platts Community Park is set for its "Meet and Bleat" event on June 14, where 300 goats will demonstrate eco-friendly weed management. Registration is required.

Cicadas have emerged on Cape Cod after 17 years underground, and researchers at WHOI are studying them as indicators of mercury pollution in the environment.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources introduces an audio tour at Strouds Run State Park, combining nature sounds with technology for an educational outdoor experience.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Soap Box Derby is returning to Deming Heights Park on May 31, featuring locally crafted gravity-powered cars competing for the fastest title.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board implements measures like signs and road modifications to protect turtles crossing roadways, especially during their migration seasons.

Minneapolis has implemented a pilot program to protect turtles during their crossings, with new signs and road stencils, adjustments to curbs, and a public awareness guide. The efforts aim to reduce vehicle-related turtle deaths.

Colorado's native fish thrive in new habitats thanks to the CRCC project by CPW, with trout and sculpin populations benefiting from ecological restoration efforts.