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Iowa April 3, 2024

Prominent art installation at Des Moines park set for demolition

Crews may begin demolition work on the deteriorating "Greenwood Pond: Double Site" art installation in Des Moines, Iowa, as early as next week.

Kentucky March 19, 2024

1 dead, 1 injured after off-road vehicle takes 80-foot dive off Kentucky cliff

A man was killed and a woman injured when their vehicle fell from an 80-foot cliff at Hollerwood Off-Road Adventure Park in Stanton, Kentucky.

Alabama March 18, 2024

New Alabama sculpture park aims to honor the lives of those who endured slavery

The Freedom Monument Sculpture Park contains art and historic exhibits. The park in Montgomery, Alabama, was created to with the aim of honestly confronting the history of slavery.

California March 13, 2024

California lot built on top of sacred tribal land returns to Ohlone people

A Berkeley, California, parking lot, that was built over a sacred tribal shell has been returned to the Ohlone tribe. A commemorative park is planned to be built on the cultural site.

National Parks March 6, 2024

New Mexico national park set to prohibit air tours to protect cultural, natural resources

The National Park Service and FAA are to implement restrictions on commercial air tours over New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument to protect its cultural and natural resources.

LIFESTYLE March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.

Illinois February 23, 2024

Blind grey seal gives birth at Illinois' Brookfield Zoo: 'Very attentive mother'

"Georgie," a grey seal found stranded and blind on a Maine island over a decade ago, has given birth at the Brookfield Zoo in suburban Chicago.

Austin January 29, 2024

Austin city agency offers racially segregated 'anti-racist' trainings for 'white folks' and 'people of color'

Employees in the Parks Department in Austin, Texas recently received an email from management inviting them to a racially segregated "anti-racist" training.

Italy January 11, 2024

Rome unveils archaeological park and museum near Colosseum

Rome authorities have inaugurated the Archaeological Park of the Celio and the new Museum of the Forma Urbis, located near the Colosseum, officials say.

Maryland January 6, 2024

Maryland beach discovery believed to be from 19th century ship

A large piece of driftwood washed up on a Maryland beach has historical significance, with experts believing that the wood is believed to be part of a 19th Century ship.

LIFESTYLE January 6, 2024

Where to have up-close encounters with exotic animals across America

Discover diverse destinations in the U.S. offering wildlife encounters, from California's zoos to Alaska's wildlife centers. See how visitors can explore nature's wonders.