Banned item found in Great Smoky Mountains, prompts advisory
Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park are advised about their celebrations in the park, and are reminded to “leave ...
Opinion: US Forest Service, Park Service firings will hurt WNC outdoor recreation access
North Carolina’s economy relies on outdoor recreation. Federal layoffs will impact public land recreation, disaster relief, ...
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What to Expect at the National Parks After Their Staff Layoffs
Yet park advocates warn that visitor experiences at US national parks and forests is poised to plummet following recent layoffs. On February 14, the Trump administration terminated the positions of ...
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Forest Service cuts could have ‘huge fallout,' former Florida Trail deputy administrator says
Unlike the Appalachian Trail, which sits entirely on federal land, the Florida Trail crosses through “A melting pot of lands” ...
Worlds of Fun undergoing some changes for 2025 season
One long-standing roller coaster at Kansas City's Worlds of Fun will not be open to riders for the 2025 season, and another is getting a new look.
Trees of Heaven will be cut from county parks. The goal? Limit an invasive species
The trees are preferred hosts for an invasive species first reported in the state in 2014. They've since infested some areas.
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Former Florida Trail deputy administrator says Forest Service cuts could have ‘huge fallout’ on hiking magnet
Unlike the Appalachian Trail, which sits entirely on federal land, the Florida Trail crosses through “A melting pot of lands” ...
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Here’s an easy way you can help California native wildflowers thrive
A new study from researchers at UC Riverside found that raking away thatch — a tan layer of dead plant debris produced by ...
12 awesome activities to enjoy in Munich in summer
Summer is when some of Munich's best festivals take place. Dance the night away at an outdoor music concert like Theatron ...
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Why rake away dead grass?
California wildflower blooms may not be as impressive this year, but new research points to a way you can still help native ...
Show some backbone, Florida lawmakers. Don't back down on saving state parks | Editorial
A lack of backbone frequently plagues members of the Florida Legislature, where proposals are altered because lawmakers won't ...
Shock as Mpox mutates AGAIN - new variant is highly transmissible, concerned experts warn
It is a descendant of the deadlier clade 1a strain of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox , which is estimated to kill up to 10 ...