Scottsdale seeks public input on Indian School Park's redesign, offering four concepts for feedback on the park's amenities and layout to shape its development for the next decade or more.

The Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego has opened a new Oceanside Trail, offering a safe, scenic hike and access to historic sites and tidepools.

The first humpback calf of the 2024 season was spotted in the Salish Sea, born to a known whale named Black Pearl. The area is witnessing a humpback resurgence.

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted against the Catalina Island Conservancy's plan to cull mule deer by aerial shooting, opting for less extreme solutions.

Milton City Council approves the purchase of a 21.37-acre property for a new park, initiating a 90-day public review period for recreational space planning. Mayor Jamison highlights the investment's importance for community growth.

The Pink Moon is set to appear in Southeast Michigan's skies with good viewing conditions expected around 7:49 p.m. ET, despite misconceptions about its color.

Canyon Lake in Texas faces severe water shortages, leading to closed boat ramps and impacting recreation. Local businesses stay resilient, while the community adapts and authorities plan ramp improvements during the drought.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps celebrates its second successful Weedy Seadragon egg transfer, showcasing male seadragons' egg-carrying as crucial conservation against climate threats.

The Great Smoky Mountains will host the synchronous fireflies event from June 3-10. Visitors need a vehicle reservation from a lottery starting April 26 to attend.

The new Central Dog Park opened in Nashville beside the expanded Central Water Reclamation Facility, featuring green space and community amenities, heralded by Mayor O'Connell and local officials.

A shooting at a Memphis block party results in two deaths, spurring city officials to consider revising park rental permits, while community activists call for reclaiming their neighborhood.

Maple Grove is seeking volunteers for its annual boulevard planting on Weaver Lake Road and Elm Creek Boulevard. Community members can sign up for the May 9th or 11th events to help beautify the city.

A 40-foot female gray whale was found dead in Alameda, marking the first such incident in the Bay Area this year. Officials plan a necropsy to determine the cause of death.