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Broins Donate 20 Acres to Expand Great Bear
Environment
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Jeff and Tammie Broin are donating about 20.5 acres adjoining Sioux Falls’ Great Bear Recreation Park, expanding the park’s footprint and preserving land for conservation and future recreation. The city has no immediate development plans, and the donation still requires approval by the parks board and City Council.
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Parks Across Five States Offer Trails, Recreation
Lifestyle
— Sep 28, 2026
The articles spotlight outdoor recreation across the country, from Maryland’s amenity-filled Walker Mill Regional Park and scenic parks near Branson to hiking trails at Indiana’s Fort Harrison State Park and Ohio’s Christmas Rocks preserve. In Illinois, Rock Springs Conservation Area will host its annual nighttime Treat Trail with candy stops and activities.
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U.S. Destinations Showcase Diverse Natural Wonders
Environment
— Sep 27, 2026
The articles spotlight nature-focused destinations across the United States, from Guadalupe Mountains National Park’s ancient fossil reef and Kaniksu National Forest’s lakes and wildlife to Olympic National Park’s celebrated quiet, Bellevue Beach Park on the Ohio River, and the remote reefs and rain forests of American Samoa’s national park. They highlight opportunities for hiking, water recreation, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences, with American Samoa especially notable for its low visitor numbers.
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National Park Service to Waive Fees at Select Sites September 17
Travel
— Sep 8, 2026
Across cities and countries, parks are being positioned as major attractions—from San Francisco’s 1,017-acre, museum‑studded spaces to Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods—highlighting the breadth of experiences parks offer beyond simple recreation. At the national and regional levels, several parks are easing access with no reservation needs or fee-free days, including a nationwide free-entry event on September 17, while South African and other regional programs promote temporary free access windows to encourage outdoor exploration.
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EXCLUSIVE: Elected Officials, Companies Launch New Initiative To Reduce Healthcare Fraud
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h
Metro Nashville Expands Beaman Park 300-Acre Acquisition
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— Jul 24, 2026
Nashville is expanding Beaman Park by about 300 acres of adjoining forestland, with The Conservation Fund temporarily holding the land before it is transferred to Metro Nashville Parks for permanent protection. The acquisition, funded by multiple sources including the fund, the Beaman Family, and city money, aims to safeguard one of the Southeast’s largest urban forest ecosystems, boost tree canopy, wildlife habitat, and public recreation.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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DC Put On ‘Spring Teen Jam’ To Keep Juveniles Out Of Trouble — Instead, Eight Got Arrested
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— Apr 6, 2026
Washington, D.C. police arrested eight minors Saturday night after fights erupted outside an event the district’s government organized to prevent teen fighting. Washington’s Parks and Recreation department sponsored the…
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Minnesota Named Ninth Most Fun State
Lifestyle
— Aug 15, 2026
The WalletHub study ranking all 50 states across 26 indicators finds California as the most fun state, with Florida second, Washington seventh, Texas eighth, and Minnesota ninth. The rankings assess entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parks and related factors, highlighting how state attractions and investments shape residents’ and visitors’ experiences.
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