Tag: Park
Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper Visit Chimney Rock State Park and Local Small Businesses, Highlight North Carolina’s Record-Breaking Tourism Industry Ahead of Labor Day Holiday – Governor Roy Cooper
Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper Visit Chimney Rock State Park and Local Small Businesses, Highlight North Carolina’s Record-Breaking Tourism Industry Ahead of Labor Day Holiday Governor Roy Cooper Source link Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper Visit Chimney Rock State Park and Local Small Businesses, Highlight North Carolina’s Record-Breaking Tourism Industry Ahead of …
Man accused of starting California’s massive Park Fire makes first court appearance
Authorities say a burning car that was pushed into a Northern California gully less than a week ago sparked what’s now one of the largest wildfires in the state’s history. Officials said the Park Fire had grown to more than 373,000 acres as of Monday night — making it California’s sixth-biggest ever. The man accused of …
Oswego man ID’d as person who died in fall at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois – NBC Chicago
The person who died from after falling this weekend at Illinois Canyon inside Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County has been identified. The person was identified as Albert Cramer 38, of Oswego Illinois, according to the LaSalle County Coroner. Preliminary results indicate Cramer died as a result of fatal injuries sustained from the fall, …
Starved Rock State Park death under investigation – NBC Chicago
One person died from a fall on Saturday at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, authorities said. Details weren’t immediately available, but the Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed one person was pronounced dead following a fall prior to 7:40 p.m. Starved Rock, a popular destination for hikers, fishing and boating, is located in …
Giant City State Park to hold outdoor photography workshop in August
MAKANDA, Ill. (KFVS) – A local photographer will be sharing tips at Giant City State Park next month. On Saturday, August 10, you can join local photographer and nature enthusiast, Jennifer Wharton, as she shares tips on how to improve your photography skills in a fun, unintimidating setting. The workshop runs from noon to 4 …
Kansas’ Lehigh Portland State Park in Iola getting more infrastructure
Kansas’ new state park already has “crystal clear blue water” and miles of trails, and it is now closer to having more amenities. Kansas lawmakers last year created Lehigh Portland State Park in Iola. Now, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is working on infrastructure improvements around the 138-acre lake on a nearly 360-acre …
Swimmer rescued from Illinois Beach State Park in Zion
Loading Video… This browser does not support the Video element. Swimmer rescued from Illinois Beach State Park in Zion A 26-year-old man was rescued from Lake Michigan just after 8 p.m. Saturday night. He was swimming at Illinois Beach State Park when he went under. ZION, Ill. – A swimmer was rescued from a beach …
Illinois Beach State Park water rescue underway in Zion – NBC Chicago
Emergency crews were responding to a water rescue late Saturday night at Illinois Beach State Park, authorities said. At around 9:15 p.m., the Zion police and fire departments were on scene at the park, 1 Lake Front Dr., according to the Zion Police Department. Additional details on the incident weren’t immediately available. Check back for …
Unsafe visitor behavior forces closure, changes at Northern California state park
(FOX40.COM) — A popular destination in the Auburn State Recreation Area will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday due to continued dangerous behavior by visitors, according to California State Parks. On July 14, the Auburn SRA first announced that they would be closing access to Upper Lake Clementine after witnessing dangerous driving and pedestrian behavior …
Burglary suspects caught on camera at Vt. state park
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say a pair of burglars were caught on camera at a Vermont state park. It happened at the ranger station at the Waterbury Center State Park around 2 a.m. Tuesday. Vermont State Police say two men broke into the station and left with a safe. Troopers say they collected multiple …