California April 23, 2024 California announces first new state park in a decade, set to open this summer California is set to open its first new state park in ten years. The park will be located near the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Pennsylvania April 22, 2024 Pennsylvania appeals court revives legal battle over Pittsburgh's efforts to remove Columbus statue A Pennsylvania appeals court has allowed a challenge against the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh's Schenley Park to proceed, officials said.
Wisconsin April 18, 2024 A travel guide to Wisconsin: Must-do activities and notable sights across the state Wisconsin offers experiences for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. From cozy resorts to outdoor adventures, the state can suit every taste.
Florida April 15, 2024 Endangered Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay An endangered Bornean orangutan was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over the weekend, delivered by cesarean section and weighing in at just over three pounds.
Iowa April 9, 2024 Judge blocks demolition of art installation at Des Moines park A federal judge has blocked plans to demolish the dilapidated "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation at a Des Moines, Iowa, city park.
Iowa April 3, 2024 Prominent art installation at Des Moines park set for demolition Crews may begin demolition work on the deteriorating "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation in Des Moines, Iowa, as early as next week.
Kentucky March 19, 2024 1 dead, 1 injured after off-road vehicle takes 80-foot dive off Kentucky cliff A man was killed and a woman injured when their vehicle fell from an 80-foot cliff at Hollerwood Off-Road Adventure Park in Stanton, Kentucky.
Alabama March 18, 2024 New Alabama sculpture park aims to honor the lives of those who endured slavery The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park contains art and historic exhibits. The park in Montgomery, Alabama, was created to with the aim of honestly confronting the history of slavery.
California March 13, 2024 California lot built on top of sacred tribal land returns to Ohlone people A Berkeley, California, parking lot, that was built over a sacred tribal shell has been returned to the Ohlone tribe. A commemorative park is planned to be built on the cultural site.
National Parks March 6, 2024 New Mexico national park set to prohibit air tours to protect cultural, natural resources The National Park Service and FAA are to implement restrictions on commercial air tours over New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument to protect its cultural and natural resources.
LIFESTYLE March 1, 2024 On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.