The park hosts an impressive roster of mammals including raccoons that have perfected the art of campsite raiding, armadillos that seem perpetually surprised by human presence, and the elusive Florida ...

In a state renowned for its manufactured attractions and crowded beaches, Myakka stands as a testament to Florida’s wild heart – a sprawling natural paradise that remains refreshingly untouched by the ...

Catherine S. Comeaux and her family spent three summers exploring state, national and provincial parks — from Louisiana to Alaska then Nova Scotia and along the Mississippi River in between. This year ...

MANSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Mansfield Hollow Boat Launch is closed today due to an ongoing law enforcement investigation. A body was found in the water at Mansfield Hollow State Park on Oct. 5th, according ...

Monarch butterflies migrate south every year to spend the winter in Mexico, starting in October. A festival this weekend in Gorges State Park in Sapphire is set to celebrate the epic journey. The ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — State budget leaders have approved $25 million to rebuild the tornado-damaged campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Owen County, a spokesperson for the Indiana Department ...

Cherry Creek State Park, one of Colorado’s busiest recreation areas, will close nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. due to rising safety concerns and vandalism. In a recent social media post, Colorado ...

Myakka City residents oppose rezoning near the river, citing rural lifestyle loss. Senate Bill 180 limits buffer protections; county explores enhancing enforcement. Federal bill seeks to extend 'Wild ...

AURORA, Colo. — One of Colorado's busiest state parks is back open at night. Cherry Creek State Park closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday night, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) ...

Residents and officials who oversee the Myakka River are worried about the impacts of development inching closer to one of the region's final frontiers. Some Myakka City residents are worried about ...