Escaped pet porcupine in Knoxville was safely returned to Young Williams Animal Center, prompting the TWRA to remind owners about securing exotic pets properly.

Escondido has begun preliminary construction on the Escondido Creek Trail Project, aiming to enhance outdoor community spaces and complete by end of 2025.

The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources approved a nonprofit to build a new comfort station in Hā‘ena State Park, funded by the nonprofit's own revenue.

A recent snowstorm brought 35 inches of snow to Lee Canyon Ski Resort in Las Vegas, allowing all lifts to open and attracting over 1,000 winter sports enthusiasts.

League City's Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for summer jobs, including camp directors, counselors, lifeguards, and pool managers, with specific age and certification requirements.

San Diego's park fees have increased to cover rising maintenance and operational costs, with hikes on services like camping and parking starting February 18.

Books about Flaco the owl detail his life post-escape from Central Park Zoo and his impact on New Yorkers, including legislation related to urban wildlife.

Lake Waconia Regional Park's Sledding Hill is now open, offering two runs for different preferences. It is unsupervised, so visitors sled at their own risk and need to follow safety rules.

The Houston Zoo introduced a jaguar cub named Rojo, emphasizing his role in conservation awareness and the zoo's support for sustainable wildlife tourism.

Fort Desoto North Beach is reopening after hurricane damage repairs, marking the full reopening of the park. Cleanup involved removing debris buried under sand, with extensive impacts on park structures and financial losses due to closure.

TourismOhio introduces historical road trips for education and leisure, celebrating the state's presidential and women's history, as well as ancient cultures.

A stranded, underweight Risso's dolphin died on Long Island despite rescue efforts. Its necropsy will provide insight into ocean health and species behavior.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed an uncollared wolf killed livestock, underscoring the need for coexistence strategies between wildlife and ranching.