The Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup, amid controversy and protests over animal treatment, maintains tradition with parades and snake hunts, attracting 40,000 visitors. Critics push for a celebratory shift away from mass snake killings.

Seattle's Pathway of Lights event successfully took place despite rain, featuring lights, performances, and a surprise visit by Olaf, while also collecting food donations for charity.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering scholarships for various community programs, aimed at individuals and families with limited financial resources, including seniors and the disabled.

Knoxville offers local spring break options like Meads Quarry Lake and Dollywood, alongside downtown treats and attractions such as Zoo Knoxville, with a focus on relaxation and staying close to home.

The Houston Zoo and Texas A&M released 12 rehabilitated green sea turtles in Galveston, following their recovery from a cold snap that left them cold-stunned.

The San Antonio River Authority invites residents of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad County to enter its photo contest by May 31, with a chance to win prizes.

The 12 & Under boys' basketball all-stars from Douglas-Coffee County won the GRPA State Tournament at the Central Square Complex, with a final score of 76-66 against Sumter County.

A 14-foot shark named LeeBeth tracked on a 2,000-mile journey from South Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico, setting a record for the westernmost great white pinged in these waters.

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge were voted favorites in Southern Living's 'South's Best Awards,' celebrated in the magazine's double issue featuring the McConaugheys. Dollywood earned recognition for its charm and unique Southern experience.

Brooklyn Park residents can attend a food distribution event, enroll in summer camps, and partake in varied recreational and community events.

Litchfield Park invites residents to share their input on a new parking lot and perimeter wall at Camelback Park through an online survey, open until March 18.

The "Concert in the Park" series is returning to Buckeye, Arizona in spring 2024, featuring local bands at various parks from March 15 through mid-May.

Portland Parks & Recreation has closed all grass sports fields due to wet conditions, prioritizing games on synthetic turf as they search for available spaces.