The nearby Keystone Ancient Forest Preserve (separate from but complementary to the state park) protects some of the oldest trees in Oklahoma, with cross-timbers forests containing 500-year-old post ...

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Are you someone who is interested in volunteering for projects that include painting and staining, spring cleanup activities, landscaping, and public programs--all within a state park setting? If so, ...

Madison Blue Spring is the definition of “hidden gem” – tucked away in rural North Florida where most tourists never venture. This spring creates an 82-foot-wide pool of the most brilliant blue water ...

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RENTIESVILLE, Okla. (KFOR) — The largest battle ever fought in Oklahoma was at Honey Springs in Rentiesville. There is just a state park there now, but twenty years ago, Galen Culver found himself ...

A kayaker in Silver Springs State Park had her peaceful day interrupted by cannonballing rhesus macaques Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work ...

The Houston Cougars prepare for another big test this weekend, looking to put the Big 12 on notice as the Coogs try to stay in contention for a spot in the Big 12 championship game for the first time ...

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — A state audit says the state isn't raising enough money from its state park system, concluding that it needs to get more creative to increase revenue from customers and rely on a ...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — A man was found dead in Frank Holten State Park in East St. Louis Wednesday morning. Illinois State Police said the Cahokia Heights Police Department found the body of a ...