A $3 million grant will finally bring accessible play equipment to a Westwood park that voters saved from a commercial sale last year.

A Breckenridge police officer used taser sound alone to chase the bear out of Grand Timber Lodge unharmed.

Palmer Land Conservancy's largest-ever direct land buy near Woodland Park could finally close a Ring the Peak trail gap.

Cleveland National Forest closed Three Sisters and San Diego River Gorge trails through August after 11 medical rescues since July.

The 30,000-square-foot facility will hold up to 200 dogs and 100 cats, easing pressure on the overcrowded Doral shelter.

A Huntersville herd led by a recovering addict is chewing through invasive vines in county nature preserves — and it's personal for her.

The final mile to Colorado's second-largest state park summit is open again, capping a 16-mile round trip with 3,000 feet of climbing.

Gary Reese Freedom Park is getting a splash pad, restrooms and shade next Thursday, with more family amenities on the way.

A moonless sky promises perfect Perseid views near Borrego Springs, but 115-degree heat and empty cell service raise the stakes.

The famous Big Bear mother eagle's red blood cell count has dropped to a fraction of normal, even after a rare transfusion.

A Lake Oswego man's dog Dexter survived a coyote attack, as officials say the animals are becoming bolder around Clackamas County neighborhoods.

MassWildlife just broke ground on a 70-acre former cranberry farm, aiming to bring back cold-water fish habitat lost for decades.

The land protects rare Appalachian plants and towering sandstone cliffs near Lake Katharine, funded by $740,000 in state grants.