Tennessee State Parks are offering a variety of free guided hikes on Saturday, showcasing the state's natural beauty as part of their Signature Hikes series.

Construction of the new Sunsphere Welcome Center in Knoxville, aimed at enhancing visitor experience, is set to begin, following a color restoration phase.

Atlanta's City Council approved a $1.5 million investment for cameras and police patrols in parks after recent murders. Simultaneously, the council heatedly debated a schedule for electing a new member to replace Keisha Sean Waites.

A rare fanaloka pup was born at the Nashville Zoo on March 10, marking a significant occasion for the conservation of this vulnerable species from Madagascar.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is offering paid opportunities for community members to help plan the future of Cedar Avenue Field Park and East Phillips Park. Applications are due April 17, with an information session on March 21.

An Irvine patrol officer found a mallard duck on her car, shared by Irvine Police on Facebook. No harm occurred and the public was advised on duck care during mating season.

The Naperville Park Board approved a DAR-donated plaque to commemorate America's 250th anniversary after initial confusion and skepticism. The plaque will be placed in Veterans Park.

New Braunfels City Council approves resident-focused parking changes, with fees for non-residents at River Acres Park and new spots at Cypress Bend Park.

An invasive pest, the hemlock woolly adelgid, has been found in Antrim County, Michigan, marking the eighth county infected. Residents are urged to report sightings to help protect the state's hemlocks.

A fisherman caught an alligator in Norris Lake, TN, and the TWRA transferred it to a zoo, emphasizing the illegality and dangers of releasing such animals.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin identified a new crocodile ancestor, Garzapelta muelleri, from the Triassic period with extensive body armor.

Sea lions congregate at Portland's docks near the Columbia River, a phenomenon locals note as common during this season, attributed to them following food sources like smelt.

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is reopening with new animals and experiences, including a virtual gorilla encounter, aimed at education and conservation.