Austin's Oakwood Cemetery offers a virtual tour online, providing historical insights and stories, while also hosting in-person haunted tours for Halloween.

The iconic bridge at Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo is being dismantled due to termite damage, with plans to rebuild and maintain its historical design and vermillion hue.

Rocky Mountain National Park officials have closed Trail Ridge Road to through traffic due to seasonal weather conditions, allowing only bicycles and pedestrians until December, when only winter activities are permitted.

The Brooklyn Park EDA is seeking developers for revitalization projects, encouraging diverse and innovative proposals for sites including a former park and ride. An info webinar is scheduled, with proposals due by November 18, 2024.

The Saint Louis Zoo's elephant, Jade, is expecting her first calf, due around late 2024 or early 2025. Her pregnancy is being monitored with care and enthusiasm.

The DeSoto Police Department shared information to educate the public on the ecological benefits of bobcats and to reduce fear, encouraging coexistence and respect.

Raleigh is enhancing Method Community Park with new amenities, including a splash pad. An open house on Nov. 9 will reveal the plans, emphasizing the importance of community input.

Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources reopens select parks post-Hurricane cleanups, while urging visitors to mind closed trails and ongoing debris removal.

Texas is gearing up for waterfowl hunting season, with a slight increase in duck numbers reported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, despite potential migratory delays due to warm weather. Hunters must comply with several TPWD requirements.

Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota County is set to partially reopen after hurricane-induced closures, with local business owners and residents expressing relief.

Ivan, an 11-year-old western lowland gorilla, died during a medical procedure at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The cause of his sudden cardiac arrest is under investigation.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is going cashless from October 28 to enhance checkout speed, security, and environmental practices. To this end, fee-free pre-paid debit card machines will be available for cash users.

The Oakwood Legacy Project in Austin digitizes the history of communities of color, creating a 3D cemetery model, auditing burial records, and developing interactive exhibits.