Sacramento reduces pool entry fees to $1 on June 14-15, with swim programs and facilities, including a new splash pad, available for summer recreation.

St. Croix Bluffs and Point Douglas beaches closed due to toxic blue-green algae; officials warn against water contact and advise keeping pets away. Park facilities remain open.

Miami celebrated the opening of the renovated Manolo Reyes Park with new family-friendly amenities, named after the late Commissioner Reyes, to commemorate his service and dedication.

When helicopters start buzzing over Mauna Kea's slopes next month, it'll mark another chapter in a four-decade legal saga where an endangered bird literally sued the state—and won. This time, only a few hundred palila remain to witness Hawaii's latest attempt to undo centuries of ecological damage.

University of Michigan names two new peregrine falcon chicks Victoria and Valiant after a public voting process.

Oxley Nature Center in Tulsa introduced all-terrain track chairs to aid visitors with mobility challenges, enhancing trail accessibility with the support of local donations.

Baltimore County celebrated the opening of an accessible trail at Rocky Point Park, featuring environmentally friendly materials and amenities for visitors of all abilities.

Raleigh Parks employs a herd of goats from a local company to sustainably clear invasive species at Dix Park, offering a greener, cost-effective landscaping method.

Crawford State Park celebrates Pioneer Days with free entry, fireworks, a history book release, and various activities, while warning visitors of potential traffic and promoting safety measures.

Utah is facing a drought emergency, affecting fish and wildlife, with the Division of Wildlife Resources adjusting management strategies.

Photographic evidence shows that mountain lions are potentially establishing a breeding population in Oklahoma, with sightings of females with kittens in Osage and Cimarron Counties.

Carrollton's Chalk the Park moved to June 11 due to bad weather forecasts; still at Mary Heads Carter Park, 5-8 p.m., with activities and a movie screening.

Oakmont Park in Fort Worth reveals a new playground on June 18, replacing one lost to fire in February, with different areas for various age groups and a total equipment cost of $65,000.