Cleveland Metroparks will add roughly 28 acres at Euclid Beach and a county‑backed waterfront trail is slated to move into construction after a May 4 ceremonial groundbreaking.

Highway 1 through Big Sur is fully open again, restoring the classic Carmel‑to‑San Simeon drive. Here’s a tight guide to top stops, hikes and travel tips for Bay Area readers.

A hiker reported a bear in Rockville Hills Regional Park on April 26. City and county officials urged residents to secure trash, keep pets inside and report sightings.

Five protected bald eagles were found dead on Michigan’s Garden Peninsula between April 3 and April 17. State and federal investigators are working to determine the cause.

Surveillance footage shows multiple black bears moving through a backyard in Ashtabula County on April 26, underscoring rising sightings across northeast Ohio.

Winter 2026 counts put Isle Royale at about 37 wolves and 524 moose; researchers recorded no calves and say summer fieldwork will be crucial.

Volunteer counters at Point Vicente recorded record‑low gray whale and calf numbers last season. NOAA and scientists warn Arctic prey loss and local landslides could prolong the decline.

A 700‑pound moose was sedated and hauled out of a northern Colorado Springs neighborhood Friday. Officials say the move protected residents and the animal.

Woodland Park Zoo's Forest Trailhead opens May 1, reintroducing tree kangaroos and red pandas to a treetop pathway while centering global forest conservation.

Arbor Day in Minneapolis doubled as a warning: the emerald ash borer is now confirmed in 59 of Minnesota’s 87 counties, forcing phased removals and replanting plans.

Retired KTVU reporter Lloyd LaCuesta filmed a mountain lion in his Redwood City yard Friday. Officials urge residents to keep pets inside and report sightings.

A black bear was seen near homes in the 9400 block of Jeffery Avenue in Cottage Grove. Officials and the Minnesota DNR are urging residents to secure trash and watch children and pets.

Nearly half of Washington County will decide whether to renew funding for Tualatin Hills parks and facilities with a $280M bond on May 19. THPRD says taxes would stay near current levels; opponents warn of stacked asks.