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Winter storytelling series begins Jan. 3 at Travelers’ Rest State Park

Missoulian 27 Dec 2025
Travelers’ Rest State Park near Lolo will begin its Winter Storytelling Series on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. with a presentation by award-winning author and journalist, John Maclean ... .
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3 people killed in head-on crash on Christmas near Pa. state park

Penn Live 27 Dec 2025
By Josh Moyer, Centre Daily Times (State College, Pa.) (TNS). Three people were killed and three others were taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after a head-on crash near Bald Eagle State Park.
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Rep. Wilkerson proposes fee-free state parks on all recognized federal holidays

Marietta Daily Journal 26 Dec 2025
State Rep. David Wilkerson, D-Powder Springs, is introducing legislation to make Georgia’s state parks free on any federal holiday recognized by the state, in response to recent changes to the National Park System from the Trump administration ... .
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Ute Indian Tribe sues Colorado for discrimination in state parks legislation

The Lawton Constitution 26 Dec 2025
DENVER — The Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation is suing Colorado for discrimination in federal court, alleging that a recently passed law denies the Tribe equal access to its ancestral lands ... .
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Take a First Day Hike at Pisgah State Park

Brattleboro Reformer 26 Dec 2025
WINCHESTER, N.H.Ring in the New Year with a cherished tradition — New Hampshire's First Day Hikes! These annual hikes are a wonderful way to explore the beauty of New Hampshire State Parks while starting 2026 with fresh air ....
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NY State Park Police seeking new officers

Olean Times Herald 26 Dec 2025
New guidelines and requirements \u2014 including a loosening of age requirements \u2014 open the door to more applicants for a new class of Park Police candidates at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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Fees going up for fishing, hunting, state parks in Oregon in 2026

Statesman Journal 26 Dec 2025
Oregon’s outdoors will get more expensive in the coming year as new permits will be required and typical fees to fish, hunt and use state parks increase ... In 2026, OPRD will charge fees for using dump stations at state parks that in the past were free.
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Kick off the new year with a First Day hike at northern Illinois state parks

Kankakee Daily Journal 26 Dec 2025
Kick off the new year with some exercise and fresh air while hiking one of northern Illinois’ beautiful state parks. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting self-guided hikes at 17 state parks across Illinois on Jan.
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Start 2026 with a guided hike in one of California’s state parks

San Diego Union-Tribune 26 Dec 2025
State park entrance fees apply. For the hikers, guided mountain and desert hikes will be at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Palomar Mountain State Park ... State parks ...
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January events set at Lake Bemidji State Park

The Bemidji Pioneer 26 Dec 2025
BEMIDJI — Here is a look at some upcoming events throughout the month of January at Lake Bemidji State Park, 3401 State Park Road NE. ... Bring your own snowshoes, or some are available to rent for free at the park office.
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New law will allow for the sale for little-known part of Baxter State Park

Bangor Daily News 26 Dec 2025
Baxter State Park encompasses more than 200,000 acres of wilderness in northern Maine, far from coastal Harpswell ... Janet Mills signed a bill allowing Baxter State Park to sell the 228-acre property between Route 24 and Long Reach.
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State Parks celebrates success of statewide stewardship efforts

The Daily Gazette 25 Dec 2025
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) recently announced successes and significant beneficial impact of environmental stewardship efforts in 2025 ... .
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Winter events planned at Cook Forest State Park

Courier Express 25 Dec 2025
COOKSBURG – The following programs are planned this winter at Cook Forest State Park ....
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Get outside on New Year's Day with these hikes offered at state parks

Missoulian 25 Dec 2025
On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes across the state ... .
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