A Miami hiker's $180 citation for seizing a python at Shark Valley was dismissed, prompting calls to clarify park rules for invasive-species removal.

Great Parks paused paddleboarding, fishing and other water recreation at Winton Lake after tests found elevated E. coli and staff discovered a nearby sewage leak.

More than 100 captive‑bred kāhuli were returned to a predator‑protected site in the Koʻolau Mountains as part of an effort to rebuild Oʻahu’s native snail populations.

A $500,000 state grant will fund three miles of trail and three bridges to connect Hidden Falls Regional Park with Big Hill Preserve, expanding public access in Placer County.

A 576-pound black bear was fitted with a tracking collar in Ashtabula County, joining an expanded research effort as sightings climb across Ohio.

San José says the CaliBunga waterpark will stay closed this summer as city officials and a new partner plan a reimagined attraction and community programming at Lake Cunningham.

Lyons business owners and mountain bikers are pushing back after a Boulder County pilot to rotate trail access at Hall Ranch and Heil Valley drew thousands of responses and sharp local opposition.

Franklin Park Zoo opened Penguin Coast on June 11, adding endangered African penguins and an expanded Serengeti Crossing as part of a $21M conservation-focused overhaul.

Hanging Lake’s rebuilt 1.2-mile trail reopens after years of repairs — more than 1,000 hand-cut stone steps and seven new bridges make the route more flood-resistant. Reservations remain required.

A humpback whale was seen off Blakely Rock and reported heading south, possibly visible from west‑facing West Seattle beaches. Local spotters and agencies urge safe viewing distances.

ER doctors say rattlesnake bites in the Salt Lake City area have nearly doubled this spring; parks and poison‑control experts urge caution on trails and quick treatment for bites.

A Cambridge resident was surrounded by a flock of wild turkeys in footage that circulated online. City officials say don’t feed the birds and offer steps to discourage aggressive behavior.

Mecklenburg County's new 91‑acre Ezell Park opened in Mint Hill with a sprayground, pickleball courts, trails and public art.