As the growing tide of travelers strains housing, water and hot spots, protests and measures to lessen the effects of ...

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Eleven years would pass before Wichita Falls witnessed anything similar to the events that began on July 4, 1972. That’s when Faryion Wardrip began his rampage of sexual assaults and murder that left ...

Greenville Mayor PJ Connelly signed a proclamation declaring July as Recreation & Parks Month on Wednesday, June 18th. According to a press release, 2025 marks ...

It’s a challenging time for national park research. One dedicated atmospheric scientist is soldiering on anyway.

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The Indian Trail tree, an 800-year-old tree, is the park's central attraction. Keziah Memorial Park is located on the corner of Moore and Lord streets.

Asian needle ants have been linked to multiple cases of life-threatening reactions and the mysterious ants keep spreading.

State-owned forests (see statewide map here) cover more than 200,000 acres, and are open year-round for activities such as hiking and bird-watching, as well as seasonally for hunting and trapping.

In 2022, state-run parks collectively welcomed 877 million visitors, Mr. McCormack said, compared with 332 million at the 433 N.P.S. sites.