As winter winds down, Lewis County Park in Weston, West Virginia, is gearing up for the warmer months ahead. Community members are eager to enjoy spring and summer activities at the park, reflecting growing interest in local outdoor recreation opportunities.
State parks in North Dakota and Minnesota invite visitors to beat the late-winter blues through invigorating outdoor adventures. Whether it’s scenic trails or the thrill of fat tire biking, these parks promise a welcome break from winter’s monotony.
Coronado National Forest and the nonprofit Friends of Sabino Canyon have joined forces to secure funds for an expansive renovation of Tucson’s most popular outdoor destination. The proposed plan includes an enhanced visitor center and upgraded parking lot to accommodate the canyon’s growing appeal.
Families in Crookston now have a free way to enjoy winter fishing on the Red River, thanks to the nonprofit Get Kids Outdoors. The organization hopes that by providing a fish house at no cost, more families will be inspired to spend time together outdoors.
Pocatello’s latest trail segment, the Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek Pathway, has been completed. This final addition represents the conclusion of a decade-long commitment to expand the city’s trail network and boost local recreation options.
A Jersey Shore town is set to level up its sports offerings with five new pickleball courts. The plans call for fencing, shade structures, and ample seating, giving players and spectators a comfortable experience.
In Montana, public lands are woven into the state’s identity and vital to the local economy. With a nominee nicknamed “Sell off Steve” poised for the Bureau of Land Management, many fear these cherished wild areas could be lost, impacting a proud hunting heritage and a flourishing outdoor industry.
Beginning Wednesday, fire restrictions have been lifted on National Forest System lands across the Medicine Bow–Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland. This development opens the door for visitors to enjoy outdoor activities without the added limitations of a fire ban.
Maricopa County is moving forward with a long-awaited project to establish the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area in Wickenburg. The venture, pursued in partnership with the BLM, is anticipated to open in 2026 and bring new outdoor opportunities to the region.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an advisory cautioning hikers to steer clear of high elevation trails due to unstable spring conditions. Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to postpone high elevation activities to ensure their safety during this period.
