The article highlights Mardi Gras celebrations across Houston, from parades and live music to food and drinks, detailing various events in The Woodlands, Galveston, and other areas.

Texas is preparing for the total solar eclipse on April 8th with viewing events across South Texas, including celebrations at state parks, festivals, and special packages at local attractions.

The article discusses the increase in seizures of psychedelic mushrooms and changes in societal and legal attitudes towards their use, with a focus on recent developments in Oregon.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is named America's deadliest national park, with 203 fatalities from 2013 to 2023, while the Grand Canyon is third with 136 deaths.

Experts share tips to manage the heightened skunk activity and their pungent scent during New York's skunk mating season, warning of potential rabies risks and advising professional wildlife removal if needed.

Seattle is enhancing Lake Washington Boulevard with new connections and accessibility features, involving crosswalks and ADA-compliant paths, in a partnership between SPR and SDOT.

Apple Valley limits residential parking to four cars but allows for two additional with a $30 annual permit. Recreational vehicles are exempt from this rule. Enforcement includes a hotline for reporting violations.

Animals at North Texas zoos, including an antelope named Taylor Swift and a lion cub named Moja, made Super Bowl predictions, favoring the San Francisco 49ers.

Efforts are underway to rename a Chicago park to honor the Pollard family, prominent early Black residents with a history of significant achievements.

Detroit demolished the 100th commercial building, Charles Hanneman Elementary School, amid city revitalization efforts, eliciting mixed reactions from locals.

Ludington State Park in Michigan will experience a partial closure for upgrades from September 2024 to July 2025, with some areas remaining accessible.

North Texas is preparing for a total solar eclipse on April 8 with many spectators expected; the region, including Dallas-Fort Worth, lies in the path of totality.

Apple Valley is seeking residents for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee; applications are due by March 15 for a three-year term to shape local parks and recreation.