Participate in a guided night snowshoe hike at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on January 2, with alternative boot hiking if no snow. Reservation and fee required.

Boulder County rangers to assess parks for safety; caution advised due to potential fallen trees; Heil Valley Ranch closed post-fire; county seeks hazard reports from public.

Mālama Maunalua secured a $4.6M award to expand native‑forest, stormwater and coral restoration across Maunalua Bay, with work slated to start in early 2026.

The Colorado General Assembly Committee approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife's plan to expand Cheyenne Mountain State Park by 357.2 acres, with another 125.8 acres pending city approval, potentially increasing the park's size to 3,184 acres.

Thousands of brown pelicans fed off Ocean Beach and lined the closed pier in a dramatic feeding-and-roosting event that stunned locals and photographers.

North Las Vegas is seeking public feedback on park and recreation planning, using surveys and interactive tools for residents to influence the allocation of resources and facilities.

The Memphis Zoo mourns the loss of Else, a cherished female grizzly bear, after a rapid health decline. Her intelligence and leadership in the exhibit since 2009 are fondly remembered by staff and the community.

Katherine Rose Memorial Park in Mansfield is reopening with refurbished playgrounds and amenities, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the mayor and Santa. Patrons are advised about parking and to be patient due to expected large crowds.

South Pasadena inaugurated the Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park, honoring the educator and social advocate, with local officials at a ribbon-cutting event.

Sterling Heights, MI introduced a Little Free Sled Library for residents to borrow sleds for winter fun, supported by the Parks and Rec and Public Library.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota is managing its white-tailed deer population to reduce deer-vehicle collisions and overgrazing, with ongoing operations until March.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a road-killed deer in Wayne County, Tennessee, prompting the TWRA to enforce existing carcass transport and wildlife feeding restrictions and maintain current hunting regulations.

The Lānaʻi Fifth Street Courts in Maui County will reopen on December 18 after renovations, offering facilities for various sports and improved features like new lighting and ADA-compliant amenities.