Commissioner Dan Ryan extends fee waivers for storm-related tree damage in Portland until March 8, easing the financial burden for affected property owners.

The Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Free Taco Tuesday event to invite public input on the town's park projects while offering free food and family entertainment.

A horse named 'Freeway' gained internet fame after escaping from an urban riding club in Philadelphia and galloping on I-95, inspiring a video game and promoting the club's mission.

Paradise Commons, a new event space at Lake Waconia Regional Park in Carver County, caters to a variety of events with an 80-person Sun Room, a service kitchen, and AV equipment. Rental details are available on the park's Facebook page.

Duncanville hosts the Dark in the Park Solar Eclipse Festival featuring music, zip-lining, and a watch party with free sunglasses for safe eclipse viewing.

Michigan faces skunk mating season; residents advised to leash pets and remove yard attractants to avoid skunk encounters and potential rabies exposure.

Chuck Martin has been awarded the 2023 IRAP Landowner of the Year for his efforts in conservation and public land access in Christian County, Illinois.

Illinois archers harvested 803 wild turkeys in the 2023-2024 season, slightly more than the previous year and above the five-year average, with a preference for crossbows over longbows.

Tripadvisor ranked Hollywood Beach as the No. 4 beach in the US, noted for its Broadwalk and lifeguard towers.

Seattle Parks and Recreation plans to expand off-leash dog areas, with two new ones and a third designed for future construction, based on community feedback.

Lakeview will pay $1 to acquire the former Kelsey Hospital site from Corewell Health, which will demolish the building and clear hazardous materials before the sale.

Detroit's A.B. Ford Park is closing for decontamination and renovation, including the removal of 251 trees and the addition of a new soil layer, with 600 new saplings planned for future growth.

Seattle seeks consultants for the South Park SR 99 corridor overhaul with a focus on community vision, mobility studies, and equity, providing a $1 million contract for a project starting April 2024.