Cleary Lake Regional Park is holding a kicksledding event on December 8, offering history lessons and physical fun with fire and hot chocolate provided. Reservations are required.

A public hearing will discuss renaming Minneapolis' Xcel Field Park to Xcel Energy Park on December 4, 2024, considering its history and partnership with Xcel Energy.

An evening of full moon kicksledding is offered on December 13 by the Outdoor Recreation School, with alternate winter hiking if conditions aren't right.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking applications for representatives on the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board and the Minneapolis Tree Advisory Commission.

The Utah Division of State Parks reported rare mirabilite formations on Great Salt Lake, phenomena of crystalline mounds made from sodium sulfate-rich water meeting cold air.

Centennial Cone Park closes from Dec 1 to end of January for hunting, except Mayhem Gulch area. Permits required for hunting. Park reopens Feb 1 for regular activities.

Dallas park facilities will close for Thanksgiving on Nov 28-29, 2024, as announced by the City of Dallas. Residents are advised to plan alternate activities.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) updated seabird rescue protocols due to H5N1 bird flu risks, advising rescuers to use protective gear.

Carver County Parks in Minnesota is offering Snowshoe Nature Hike and Full Moon Snowshoe Hike programs for individuals over 10 years old to explore winter landscapes and learn about snowshoeing.

A humpback whale was spotted under Brooklyn Bridge, a rare sighting confirmed by the U.S. Coast Guard, drawing attention and caution from onlookers and researchers alike.

Thousand Hills State Park in Missouri received the Urban Night Sky Place certification for its efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the night sky.

Two orphaned river otter pups were released back into the wild in Central Oregon after rehabilitation, marking a success for local wildlife conservation efforts.

Hawaiian authorities are educating fishers and boaters about the risks of interacting with a frequently sighted endangered monk seal named Keaka to prevent harmful behavior.