Just as Olympic National Park’s “tree of life” needs many deep roots and spreading branches to survive, the national parks traveler needs many supporters to survive/Rebecca Latson There are many ways to support the National Park Travelers working to provide daily editorial coverage of national parks and protected areas, fromRead More →

by Norman La Force, Chairman, East Bay Public Lands Committee The East Bay Regional Park District is testing new approaches to trail management in response to growing use, plans to open new parks, and requests from specific user groups, especially mountain bike advocates. mountain, for wider access. The Sierra ClubRead More →

The story at a glance South Dakota, Colorado, Michigan and Minnesota all offer chairs for people with physical limitations. Advocates and people with disabilities welcomed the launch of the chairs in Georgia. The chairs can tackle tough terrain, including swamps and fallen trees. Georgia is the latest state to introduceRead More →

CNN — Wheelchair users will now be able to explore Georgia State Parks with complimentary all-terrain wheelchairs. The new fleet of wheelchairs is part of a collaboration between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Aimee Copeland Foundation, started by Aimee Copeland, a social worker who in 2012 lostRead More →

New non-residential buildings will have to have at least 50% of the roof covered with solar photovoltaic energy. Image: Sun Source Energy. The French Senate has approved new legislation that will boost the deployment of renewable energy in France, with the obligation for outdoor car parks to be covered withRead More →

England’s national parks are facing a funding crisis that is forcing them to plan to close visitor centres, lay off park rangers, stop maintaining trails and introduce other cuts, in a bid to to balance their budgets, according to the latest figures. Funding has fallen by 40% in real termsRead More →

Desi Nicodemus: The city is better suited to complete the Milwaukie Bay park, rather than waiting for county funding. I love walking and cycling with my wife and son. It’s a great way to spend quality time together while relaxing and exercising. Naturally, the city parks are one of ourRead More →

Oakland County officials announced on Wednesday a collaboration with local communities to invest more than $20 million in parks and outdoor recreation facilities. Officials made the announcement at Beech Woods Park in Southfield, but it also affects parks and facilities in Pontiac, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township andRead More →

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are asking the public to properly dispose of their pumpkins after hosting Halloween and fall-related festivities to avoid negative impacts on wildlife and the environment. Shane Morris/Town of Silverthorne As Halloween draws to a close, wildlife managers are asking the public to remember to removeRead More →

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the state’s conservation, recreation and wildlife management agency, reminds residents that it is illegal to intentionally feed wildlife in Colorado and calls for proper disposal Halloween pumpkins instead of leaving them to the animals. “We want our wildlife to be supported by the resources that areRead More →

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee, to represent tribal governments or the interests of a historically underprivileged community. represented. The OORC assesses, scores and ranks project applications seeking financial assistance from the LandRead More →

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Washington, October 23, 2022 – The Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project and Forterra host Healthy Forest Day on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help restore city parks, including McCollum Park. Volunteers are needed to plant trees, remove invasive weeds and help outRead More →

People will no longer be able to smoke in public parks or on beaches under plans the government is considering. Locations are the next frontier for a smoking ban, with the possible introduction of regulations that will prevent people from lighting up. Tobacco control officials aim to expand a zero-toleranceRead More →

After being locked down for the past two years due to the global pandemic, families are eager to get out and enjoy the fall season. And what better way to get some fresh air and capture those great views of the fall foliage than to visit local parks. But knowingRead More →

We are well into the spookiest time of the year, Halloween season, so I thought it would be fun to run through a list of some of the scariest roller coasters to be found in the States United, past and present. Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride – Universal ParksRead More →

NYC celebrates spooky season with a slew of movie screenings in its parks. Throughout October, city parks will be showing Halloween movies to get New Yorkers in the right mood. The initiative is part of “Movies Under the Stars,” a project to bring more than 150 screenings to parks acrossRead More →

A new study led by the University of Washington has found that even in remote and rarely visited national parks, the presence of just a few humans impacts the activity of the wildlife that live there. The findings are published in people and nature. A brown bear captured by cameraRead More →

OUTDOOR educational activities are being offered to children in Warwickshire this coming semester (October 24-30). The county’s country parks will invite children to explore historic green spaces, learn how to build a wooded den, and cozy up by the campfire for fall snacks. Children can also try their hand atRead More →

North Carolina is one of the friendliest and most beautiful states in the country. Tar Heel State has some of the best hunting and fishing in the country, as well as some of the most scenic state parks you can imagine. Whether you like camping, hiking, or just enjoying theRead More →

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has barred enforcement of an executive order signed by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney last week banning firearms and lethal weapons from indoor and outdoor recreational spaces in the city, including parks, basketball courts and swimming pools. Common Pleas Judge Joshua Roberts on Monday ordered Philadelphia’sRead More →

Oh, panic! Nile Rodgers and Chic caused a stir at this year’s City Parks Foundation Benefit Dinner and Concert at SummerStage in Central Park on Thursday, September 29 with an electric performance. The band performed “Le Freak”, “Le Freak” from Chic’s Hot 100, “Get Lucky” from Daft Punk (co-written byRead More →

By Casey Warner Michigan Department of Natural Resources MARQUETTE – For those looking to experience the grandeur of nature, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the western Upper Peninsula – affectionately known as “pigs” – is the place to go. With 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls,Read More →

In any other situation, I would have peed my pants. It was the middle of the night – which in dark-sky certified southern Utah is…really dark – and a lone coyote howl pierced the silent night. Soon his howl was joined by a chorus of these carnivorous beasts, each animalRead More →

With beautiful leaves and cooler temperatures, the fall season is a great time for outdoor adventures in Ontario. This also makes it a popular time for hiking and if you’re hoping to avoid the crowds, these quieter Ontario provincial parks are worth a visit. Here are ten hidden spots fullRead More →

The River Parks Authority announced Monday evening that Sand Springs Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Edwards, will be its new executive director and CEO. The announcement follows the imminent retirement of long-serving River Parks Authority executive director Matt Meyer. “After conducting a national search, the search committee has reachedRead More →

The fall season is a wonderful time to visit the Anita Purves Nature Center. The weather is often favourable, wildlife is busy preparing for winter, and all sorts of changes are taking place in the natural environment. Indeed, every time we stroll through Busey Woods lately, we seem to beRead More →

This is an exhibit called “A Century of Wonder: 100 Years of Oregon State Parks”. The jaw-dropping collection of 30 photos captures the soul of the entire state. PORTLAND, Oregon – A big birthday party is underway and anyone who enjoys camping or playing in an Oregon state park isRead More →

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WFOR) – The Miami Beach City Commission on Wednesday voted to ban the smoking of cigarettes and other tobacco products on public beaches and public parks in the city. “This provides us with the opportunity to continue to meet our demands for cleaner beaches and healthier lifestyles,”Read More →

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun notifying Colorans about its new Keep Colorado Wild Pass for state parks as it nears its unveiling in 2023. In March, the Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a price of $29 for the pass, and funding for the pass goes to wildlife habitat protectionRead More →

People Power and New York Parks Last summer, my colleague from Columbia, Louise Rosen, and I took a trip to Brooklyn Marine Park. Marine Park was the closest neighborhood park to my childhood home in Brooklyn. Maria Carro-D’Alessandro, President of the Marine Park Alliance, and Margot Perron, Park Manager, gaveRead More →

By Holly McGuinness Parks Victoria-run campsites across the state are set to be upgraded with a recently announced funding injection. Victoria’s Great Outdoors initiative will see an investment of $106.6 million to improve the state’s parks, campgrounds, trails, trails and outdoor facilities. Parks Victoria’s Executive Director of Operations, Kylie Trott,Read More →

Gedling Borough Council deputy leader Michael Payne has criticized the government for ‘further neglecting the area’ after local green spaces ran out of new funds to ‘improve’ UK parks. Money is being given to councils to create or significantly revamp existing parks in 85 neighborhoods which they say are mostRead More →

As the end of summer approaches, you may expect to spend more time at home. But don’t forget that fall is one of the best seasons for outdoor exploration in the United States. Fortunately, there are natural wonders in our own backyards. “Fall is my favorite time of year toRead More →

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands recently released a Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Investment Map for Maine. The map was developed in collaboration with the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund, Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Recreation and Park Association,Read More →

Mike Cohen For your information When we visit the nation’s capital, Ottawa, we always make sure to cross the river and spend some time in the Outaouais region, which includes the city of Gatineau. On our recent trip, we went for a nice hike, did some mini-golf, lined up happilyRead More →

Great Parks of Hamilton County has announced that it will no longer hold its ‘Holiday in Lights’ drive-in show at Sharon Woods. The parks will instead launch a new event called “Holiday on the Farm” at Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods. The event will allow guests to experience an outdoorRead More →

PETALING JAYA: Although the Sim Leisure Group may not be a household name to many, the local company is one of the major players in the development and operation of theme parks in the region. Its objective is to affirm its presence not only on the local market but internationally.Read More →

SOUTHWESTERN IOWA — As temperatures drop and colors change, people may want to get out and enjoy their local parks before the snow falls. There are local events happening at parks in Southwestern Iowa, from volunteering to movies in the park. Here is a list of some of these activities:Read More →

A century ago, at the end of a day’s journey, Texans would just find a spot along the road and set up camp. This tradition worked very well, until the advent of the automobile led to more and more Texans driving around, rushing and dirtying the sides of the roads.Read More →

SALT LAKE CITY – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall introduced a new ranger program for the city. Uniformed park rangers will now serve visitors to SLC parks and public areas. “Rangers are iconic additions to parks around the world, and I’ve long believed Salt Lake City’s remarkable open spacesRead More →

California State Parks is now accepting applications from public entities to provide outdoor recreational experiences to their communities through the federal Outdoor Recreation Partnership Program (ORLP). In the sixth phase of this competitive grant program, a total of $192 million is available nationwide for communities with limited or no accessRead More →

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – An increased risk of wildfires has led the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to ban open burning in all campgrounds, parks and areas of state management. The ban comes into effect on Saturday, August 20. It comes about 24 hours after an unattended campfireRead More →

MAINE, August 18 – Back to the news. August 18, 2022Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) recently released the new Outdoor Recreation Investment Map of the Lands and Forests Conservation Fund. Waters (LWCF) forRead More →

The play areas are not reserved for children. This summer, venture to one of Milwaukee County’s many calisthenics parks — outdoor spaces equipped with exercise equipment — for some fresh air and a free workout. “Adding strength training to a workout plays a big role in challenging your muscles andRead More →

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Travelers don’t have to rough it by staying in national parks unless they want to. When Vince Chi visited Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2019, he spent two nights in a cabin and one night in a conical tent. While the cabin was more comfortable, he said theRead More →

Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, RepublicRead More →

Temperatures will hit highs of 32C in parts of Wales this week as another heat wave hits the UK – raising concern in Wales’ national parks, after months of low precipitation. Although temperatures will remain below last month’s record 37C, the Met Office’s Fire Severity Index (FSI), an assessment ofRead More →

Seventeen parks in the North East are in the running to be crowned the UK’s Favorite Park. Ten in Tyne and Wear, three in Northumberland and four in County Durham have been nominated by locals who believe their park is the best in the country. The charity Fields in TrustRead More →

Clarksville, TN – The 33rd annual Riverfest will be held September 9-10, 2022 at McGregor Park, and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in the event. All volunteers will receive a Riverfest volunteer t-shirt and community service credit. In addition, meals will beRead More →

The Peterborough Public Library invites families to come out and take a storytelling walk. Readers of all ages can stroll through any of Peterborough’s parks and read a book, page by page, on signs throughout the park. This summer’s StoryWalk features two children’s books. Cassandra Lee’s “Building a Home,” courtesyRead More →

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Residents of the Panhandle all know that rebuilding after a catastrophic storm takes time. Nearly four years after being hit hard by Hurricane Michael, Panama City leaders are working to bring some of the area’s parks back to life. For mom Ashley Erickson, taking herRead More →

TWO playgrounds have been upgraded after a successful £110,000 refurbishment project. Two grants worth over £82,000 have been secured from Enovert Community Trust, after Stanway Parish Council began its project to refurbish the two playgrounds. The rest of the funding came from the North Essex Hyperlocal Fund, Stanway Parish CouncilRead More →

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Great Trinity Forest in Dallas is considered one of the region’s most prized natural resources. Some city leaders have an idea to protect it – through a creative business arrangement. A 14-mile loop along the Trinity Forest Trail – on rollerblades – is one of RenoRead More →

Perämeri National Park in Lapland. (Mina Aula / Yle) Take a look at what continues to draw thousands of people to remote and pristine natural areas across the country. In the first two years of the Covid pandemic, 2020 and 2021, Finland’s national parks and other natural sites have becomeRead More →

California has many formal acts in law. Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, Chapter 1.55, provides the Urban State Parks and Healthy Communities Act, found in Sections 5095 through 5095.6. Chapter 1.55 was added in 2001 by Chapter 877. Section 5095 names the law. Section 5095.1 contains eleven legislativeRead More →

The majesty of the national park system is as diverse as it is breathtaking. Virtually every type of climate and natural feature is covered, from the geysers and waterfalls of Yellowstone, to the granite cliffs and ancient forests of Yosemite, to the arid deserts of Death Valley, and even natureRead More →

Public Works Board approves funding for community parks and playgrounds July 27, 2022 Governor Hogan’s Budget Supports Outdoor Access Across Maryland Maryland DNR picture The Board of Public Works today approved the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) application to fund the first Community Parks and Playgrounds program for fiscalRead More →