Photos show the “prominent and vivid” coloring of the new species. Its body is “a shade of lilac with a brown tinge” shifting to “a shade of tan” on its tail, researchers said.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources released its list of the status of state park beaches for the week starting July 24, 2025. The beaches at two state parks were open, but swimming was not ...

Chimney Rock State Park has officially reopened to its full schedule of seven days a week.

Life Lake Michigan Dune Climb Overlook closes during construction at Hoffmaster State Park Published: Jul. 23, 2025, 10:09 a.m.

Pennsylvania officials gathered at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County on Tuesday to announce the installation of two gigawatts of solar energy technology across the CommonwealthThat is ...

The California State Library Parks Pass, which gets you visit many state-operated parks for free, can be checked out like a book.

The $3.5 million reconstruction project is a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Ludington State Park.

There are campground closures in effect at 19 state parks in Michigan as the summer 2025 season continues. Here's a look at where they are.

A 44-year-old man was pronounced dead Monday after being found unresponsive in Lake Mendota near Governor Nelson State Park, according to authorities.

Archival photos of Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath who became the voice of heavy metal. Osbourne died on July 22 at age 76.

Damage from Tropical Storm Chantal in the Triangle means some parks and trails won’t reopen for longer than a year. At Eno River State Park, the timeline to reopen is uncertain.