Imagine a place where alligators outnumber selfie sticks, where ancient cypress trees stand like wise old sentinels, and where the only traffic jam involves turtles crossing the road at their own ...

Imagine a place where the only notification you’ll receive is the gentle tap of a woodpecker on a cypress tree, and the only timeline you’ll scroll through is 37,000 acres of untouched wilderness ...

Those who live closest to the Myakka River and the state park say it’s crucial that the county preserves the area from development impacts. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Chicopee State Park is temporarily prohibiting swimming at its beach due to a cyanobacterial bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can naturally occur in ...

Michigan offers more than 100 state parks, with camping areas for visitors at many. Several types of camping fees at state parks are now higher, as new rates took effect Aug. 1, 2025. Families hoping ...

After more than a year, Kopachuck State Park is open to the public following its $10 million renovation. A celebratory grand reopening event was held at the park on Aug. 2. This project was more than ...

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

Outdoor enthusiasts can once again enjoy cabin stays at Stokes State Forest in Branchville starting Aug. 1, following the completion of recent renovations. The New Jersey State Park Service began ...