Rangers and partner agencies handled 38 emergency calls in March — including hoists and rope rescues — and officials warn hikers to plan for swollen streams and unstable trails.

Pepper Park reopened Saturday after an $8M Phase One renovation, unveiling a splash pad, pirate playground and new bayfront terraces. Families turned out in force for the celebration.

An 18-month-old was treated after crawling under a perimeter fence at ZooAmerica in Hershey; a wolf made contact with the child’s hand and officials say injuries were minor.

The National Park Service will run limited tours of Honouliuli, Oahu’s hidden WWII internment site, this summer — a managed opening of the 123‑acre gulch.

State biologists found invasive Avrainvillea erecta along Kauai's south shore, with some patches topping 80% cover.

A Nature Conservancy‑backed settlement will shutter most ranches at Point Reyes, paying leaseholders while leaving dozens of ranch hands and tenants displaced across West Marin.

A DOI memo and the White House FY2027 budget push the Park Service toward 'visitor‑facing' roles while conservationists warn a roughly $736M cut could gut staffing and repairs.

The invasive box tree moth is stripping boxwoods around Greater Cincinnati. Experts outline simple monitoring and treatment steps homeowners can follow now.

A brush fire on Bear Island at Big Cypress National Preserve prompted evacuations and smoke that could affect nearby roads. Officials and park managers urged visitors to leave and monitor alerts.

A bobcat was spotted Friday near NW 122nd and Rockwell in northwest Oklahoma City, prompting neighbors to bring pets inside while officials offer safety tips.

Mayor Daniel Lurie says the city is "in dialogue" about bringing giant pandas to the San Francisco Zoo as he prepares for an April trip to China and South Korea. The plan revives a 2024 agreement and raises fresh questions about cost and readiness.

CPW closed the Clear Creek Reservoir boat ramp through the 2026 season and will shut the campground April 6; shore fishing and hand‑launched craft remain allowed.

Alexandria Nichols previews early‑June pool openings, metal detectors and contracted security at rec centers, plus phased repairs tied to the city’s parks plan.