Takeaways from Tallahassee — Stars, Stripes & State Parks

An Iowan's Escape to Wyoming: America's Coolest Free Hot Springs

An Iowan's Escape to Wyoming: America's Coolest Free Hot Springs

Paula Russo: No one left behind — access grows across Florida’s state parks

Florida’s state parks are becoming places everyone can enjoy. The post Paula Russo: No one left behind — access grows across Florida’s state parks appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Teen Bears Are Moving: Why Uninvited Guests Are Showing Up In Florida Neighborhoods

If you live in Florida, you might notice some unusual traffic in your neighborhood over the coming weeks. Young black bears are striking out on their own, striking a familiar chord with anyone who has ever raised a teenager. These juvenile bears are leaving their mothers’ home ranges to find new places to settle down, [] Teen Bears Are Moving: Why Uninvited Guests Are Showing Up In Florida Neighborhoods

Wisconsin's Coolest Vacation Rentals

Wisconsin's Coolest Vacation Rentals

Put down your phone and pick up a map

Y’all, we are NOT spending this summer on our phones. Consider this a call to put down the device and pick up a map (or take the route suggested herein) for a Wisconsin getaway that combines nostalgia, vernacular art, and budget travel. Pack some snacks, make a playlist of road-trip bangers, and assemble your adventure [] The post Put down your phone and pick up a map appeared first on Chicago Reader.

‘A Changing Tide:’ Northwest Arkansas Pride Rewrites The Script on Southern LGBTQ Visibility

On a list of cities expected to host a massive Pride celebration, Fayetteville, Arkansas, may not crack the top 10, or even the top 20. But for the past 22 years, Northwest Arkansas Pride has been building in numbers and momentum. Sponsored by the Tyson Family Foundation, the three-day event contains all of the ingredients [...] The post ‘A Changing Tide:’ Northwest Arkansas Pride Rewrites The Script on Southern LGBTQ Visibility first appeared on GLAAD.

What Would Make the Biggest Difference to Your Local Public Park?

What Would Make the Biggest Difference to Your Local Public Park?

LIVE PRIMARY RESULTS: Sweet South Carolina, and New York and Maryland Too

LIVE PRIMARY RESULTS: Sweet South Carolina, and New York and Maryland Too

Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives

Forced to remove rainbow crosswalks under a state edict to erase “political” messages from their streets, some Texas cities are finding new and colorful ways to celebrate Pride and their LGBTQ+ communities. In El Paso, street lamps have been wrapped in Pride flags. Dallas recently unveiled public library steps adorned in multicolor fashion. In Austin, [] The post Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks are installing colorful alternatives appeared first on San Antonio Current.

See Missouri’s 7 Best Places for Frog Gigging

See Missouri’s 7 Best Places for Frog Gigging

California State Parks just changed campsite reservation rules

If you're planning on visiting a California state park, there are new rules for canceling reservations and no-shows. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Idaho Jeep Trails: Some of the Best Off-Road Adventures in the Gem State

Idaho Jeep Trails: Some of the Best Off-Road Adventures in the Gem State

Congress must stop letting America’s national parks fall apart

America’s national parks and public lands are more than scenic destinations. They’re places where families make memories, history is preserved, and the story of our country is told in stone and open spaces. As Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the founding, these places remind us of what we’ve inherited and the legacy we must []

United Parks And Resorts: Positioned For A Strong Second-Half Rebound

United Parks And Resorts: Positioned For A Strong Second-Half Rebound

Public Parks and Beaches Authority Focus on Improving Standards and Service Delivery

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A promise of big changes for the Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority as the agency prepares to improve public spaces nationwide. Its supported by plans to make a major investment in the people who help keep those spaces running.

California historic parks beckon. How to get a free pass

California historic parks beckon. How to get a free pass From a Coast Miwok site that dates back to 6,000 BC to Jack London’s former cottage in Sonoma County, the pass offers free admission to 33 historic state parks.

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Look: Giraffe on the loose after Texas ranch escape

Look: Giraffe on the loose after Texas ranch escape

The Ultimate Guide to National Parks, Without the Crowds

US national parks are surging in popularity, between America’s 250th celebrations and the increasing demand for domestic travel. Our guide for 16 popular national parks from across the US is here to help you find ways around the crowds. (Source: Bloomberg)

Will America Be Any Better at 500? I Made Some Guesses.

One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.

The Florida street that exposes America’s growing homophobia

LGBTQ+ activists are resisting erasure across the US

This Is What America Is Like at 250. But What Will We Be Like at 500? I Have Some Thoughts.

One Dakota, and One Carolina, but a hellish and unnavigable Three Virginias.

Bear plans day at the zoo. Evacuation ensues [Awkward]

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Top 7 U.S. family camps to visit this summer

From a Utah desert drive-in built among classic cars to a 37,000-acre Montana ranch with hot-air balloon rides and a dedicated kids' camp

Miami Commercial Real Estate Surges as Corporate Relocation Accelerates

MIAMI, Florida — The landscape of Miami commercial real estate is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by a rapid corporate relocation trend that is pulling top-tier tech and finance companies away from traditional coastal hubs. As major players shift their operations to South Florida, industry experts say the region is experiencing an unprecedented influx of []

Indiana Outdoor Lovers Just Got Some Great News

Indiana Outdoor Lovers Just Got Some Great News

Bossier and Shreveport Families Have Several Free Back to School Events Coming Up

Bossier and Shreveport Families Have Several Free Back to School Events Coming Up

From Idaho B Roll

In Garfield, Washington, the second of three speed-trap towns cutting over into Idaho on the way home from Spokane, there is a gray-going-white basketball furred from use and exposure, deflated only enough to discourage prolonged play, in the grass by the public court, beside the little park’s restroom, the simplest soonest option en route. It []

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies recap and final score: The NBA deserves better scouts

Seriously, HOW did we end up with Darryn?

Colorado's first reported bear attack of the year shuts down Jefferson County park

A popular hiking and biking area near Golden was closed Monday after a bear attacked a hiker the night before — Colorado’s first reported attack of the year, according to state wildlife officials. Jefferson County Parks and Open Space ...