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Man calls out pervasive trend among tourists that’s threatening national parks: ‘I’ve never understood …’
In a twist of irony, people’s symbolic vows of undying love are leading to deaths in our national parks. In a TikTok video posted by Conserve2preserve (@conserve2preserve_), Elijah, the account owner, calls out a popular yet problematic trend among tourists that’s endangering the wildlife that call the parks home. In this video, they specifically talk […]
Alaska State Parks rescinds 2024 fee increase for further review
Dec. 31—Alaska State Parks has rescinded planned fee increases for 2024, with a spokesperson saying the new fee schedule was published online before a “proper review and approval process” could be completed. In November, the state Department of Natural Resources announced that the cost of parking passes and public use cabin rentals would increase Jan. […]
Meet Sarah Buell, capital projects and planning manager with Stark Parks
Sarah Buell, capital projects and planning manager with Stark Parks, graduated from Perrysburg High School in Northwest Ohio. She went on to graduate from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in evolution, ecology and organismal biology. She now lives in Stark County with her husband Bill, daughter Evie, and son Liam, along with […]
Begin 2024 with a First Day Hike at one of Kansas’ state parks this New Year’s Day
Whether it’s to walk off the effects of celebrations from the night before or to get 2024 started off on the right foot, Kansans can take part in First Day Hikes are offered across the state on New Year’s Day. The national First Day Hikes program, which has origins going back at least to 1992, […]
11 of the best national parks to visit during winter
You don’t have stay to holed up inside all winter. This is the best time of year to get some hikes and nature in at some of the nation’s most iconic national parks. Here’s a list of some of the best national parks to visit during winter. A budding Joshua tree stands tall in Joshua […]
Is catalog of spring classes at Oahu parks posted yet?
Dec. 24—Question : I looked on the Parks and Rec website for the spring catalog, but it looks like the sign-ups for last fall are still listed. Question : I looked on the Parks and Rec website for the spring catalog, but it looks like the sign-ups for last fall are still listed. Answer : […]
Preston’s new parks and recreation director gearing up for busy season
Dec. 23—PRESTON — After nearly three months in his position, new Parks and Recreation Director James Przybylski is gearing up for a busy spring sports season, as he also explores continued partnerships with the town school system and library for added programs. Przybylski, 31, started his position in Preston in late August following the departure […]
Bradenton area roads flooded, parks closed. Storm aftermath and what’s next for weather
The weekend’s weather brought tropical storm-like conditions to Southwest Florida, with high winds, continuous rain and over three feet of storm surge in some areas from Saturday overnight to Sunday. Most of the Bradenton area received at least two inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service of Tampa Bay. Locally, the highest amounts […]