As Independence Day crowds enjoyed outdoor destinations across Connecticut, numerous state parks’ lots filled to capacity and had to be closed to new visitors.

Slide Rock State Park in Sedona tests the water of Oak Creek weekly. Here's what to know about E. coli and swimming at Slide Rock.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles southeast of Asheville.

The Cold Springs Fire in Umatilla County has grown to 1,940 acres and closed Hat Rock State Park.

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.