A DNR grant and pledged matching funds have opened the door to a "super splash pad" at Washington Park where the pool has been boarded up since 2019. County and neighbors will shape the design this summer.

After nearly three years and roughly $19 million, Copley Square's renovated plaza reopens with new paths, shaded seating and a refurbished fountain.

The Minnesota DNR will switch to a new electronic licensing system on June 9. Fishing-license sales will pause June 2–8 and anglers may fish license-free during that window.

A South Side yard turned into a buzzing spectacle on Memorial Day when a massive honeybee swarm settled, drawing neighbors and cameras.

Yosemite’s no‑ticket summer collided with an early spike in rattlesnake bites, turning holiday crowds into a safety headache for parkgoers.

Police in Beverly Hills say a doe was reported acting aggressively while likely protecting a nearby fawn. Officials urge residents to give wildlife space and leash pets.

State officials say FSMI has completed airborne LiDAR and gathered most sonar data, revealing new reefs, paleorivers and offshore sand resources. Processed maps are due fall 2026.

Phase 1 work at Gordon Park South has begun, closing the south half while crews install a great lawn, play space and new restrooms ahead of a summer 2027 reopening.

Lifeguards posted “Shark Sighted” signs at Hanalei Bay after a 6–7 ft shark was seen; no injuries were reported. The bay could reopen Monday afternoon if no further sightings occur.

Portland's Summer Free For All returns with nearly 50 free movies, concerts and a Free Lunch + Play program serving meals to youth across the city this summer.

A possibly injured bear was seen near Parkside Terrace in Auburn. Police warned residents to avoid the animal, secure trash and keep pets inside while authorities monitor.

CPW officers removed a mother black bear and two cubs from beneath a Colorado Springs back deck and released them into habitat south of the city. Officials remind residents to secure trash and remove bird feeders.

A bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Dino was seen without tail flukes in Galveston Bay. Researchers published a note and say the sighting highlights risks from fishing gear.