Activists in Colorado rally for elephant rights as the state Supreme Court considers a case about the release of five elephants from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to a sanctuary.

The Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Hawaiʻi reopens after volcanic activity subsides, with recommendations for checking eruption updates before visiting.

The Woodland Park Zoo is awaiting the birth of a Sumatran orangutan, anticipating the first orangutan birth in 35 years, with the mother, Batu, under 24-hour watch.

Tampa shuts down parks and halts programs ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, as the city prioritizes debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene and undertakes pre-emptive safety measures.

Endangered Southern Resident orcas, specifically the J pod, return to Puget Sound for fall, signaling a key foraging season tied to the Chum salmon run. Conservationists remind boaters to keep their distance.

Autumn Outdoor Qigong session, led by Scott Stafford, will take place at Cleary Lake Regional Park to enhance well-being through movement, aligning with the season.

The new Hazelwood Skate Park opened in Baltimore County, offering a modern venue for skateboarding with $1.3 million in funding from Maryland's infrastructure program.

The Outdoor Recreation School offers a Family & Friends Archery series on October 19 and 26 at Cleary Lake Regional Park, for ages 7+, with equipment provided and group discounts available.

The article highlights the Schweinitz's sunflowers and their conservation at Cane Creek Park's Andre Michaux Prairie Restoration Site, emphasizing the park's varied amenities and the role of local agencies in protecting this threatened species.

The Waconia Rotary Club has donated $10,000 for new outdoor furniture at Paradise Commons in Lake Waconia Regional Park, enhancing the community space.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife TV series is entering its 40th season, featuring a wide variety of stories on Texas' outdoors, conservation efforts, and natural heritage. The Emmy-winning show reaches audiences across multiple platforms.

The Children’s Park in Downtown San Diego received the Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture at the Orchids & Onions Awards Gala, acknowledging its successful $9 million redevelopment.

Orlando introduces a new pocket park in Ivanhoe Village as part of an urban renewal project, featuring greenery, sculptural seating, and enhanced lighting for leisure use.