Scattered throughout the hilly, rocky wilderness of Maine are dozens of smooth, wide trails that have been carefully constructed to provide people of all abilities access to the great outdoors. These trails were designed for people who use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers and other mobility devices. They’re also great for people […]
Month: April 2021
Land Conservancy of West Michigan announced it has finalized its purchase of 43 acres of forested backdune habitat adjacent to Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — The Land Conservancy of West Michigan completed its purchase of 43 acres of forested back dune habitat adjacent to Flower Creek […]
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. On average, voters and local leaders show greater concern about plastic and other garbage in the ocean after watching presentations from children, according to a new study. The findings build on previous research that […]
BELMAR, NJ — With openings still remaining for Belmar’s summer camp — open to first- through sixth-graders from Belmar and Lake Como — preregistration will continue from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today, April 16 at Taylor Pavilion. The seven-week program — to run Monday through Friday from June 28 to August […]
CLOSE Rainbow City in Caddo Common Park Shreveport Times Caddo Common Park’s spring, summer, and fall programming will launch this month, announced The Parish of Caddo Parks and Recreation Department and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Caddo Common Park is the city’s first programmable greenspace, located in the heart of Shreveport Common […]
Colleen Long, Associated Press Published 10:11 a.m. ET April 16, 2021 Chicago – The family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot and killed by Cleveland police in 2014, asked the Justice Department on Friday to reopen the case into his death after it was closed in the waning weeks […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. On May 1, Colorado casinos, which were hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be able to get rid of $100 betting limits and add new games. “The limit […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. As the first major U.S. city with retail cannabis, Denver’s connection with 4/20 is well established, but the unofficial pot holiday’s future in the Mile High is uncertain post-COVID. While […]
MILFORD LAKE, Kan. (JC Post) – Milford Lake Corp of Engineer campgrounds opened Thursday. Boll Whitworth, Operations Project Manager, noted that some loops in different campgrounds will remain closed because repairs from the 2019 flooding are not yet complete. “Loop B at West Rolling Hills, Farnum Creek and Curtis Creek […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study from North Carolina State University found that, on average, voters and local leaders showed greater concern about plastic and other garbage in the ocean after watching kids’ presentations. The findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Political Science, built on previous research that […]
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Students explore at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, which offers a summer program. Even if your child is only scheduled to go back to school in the fall, preparation should start as early as possible. Enroll them in summer camp, summer sports leagues and other activities […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Load Error Despite ongoing progress with vaccinations in the U.S., much of the world is still largely closed […]
Congratulations on your first foray into becoming a rental property owner! You’re in good company. According to data from the 2015 American Housing Survey, you’re poised to own one of 48.5 million rental units in the United States. How do you turn that rental property into a wild success with […]
Tickets are now on sale for the next weekend of drive-in concerts. The Westport-Weston-Chamber of Commerce, and the Westport Library announced the band, Dark Desert Eagles, will perform the music of the Eagles, on May 14 and 15. The nationally touring act is staying close to home during the coronavirus […]
SALAMANCA — The Main Street bridge reconstruction project has progressed another step with New York state, but actual work will likely not begin until 2022. The Salamanca Common Council Wednesday entered into a contract with Urban Engineers, of Buffalo, to proceed with final design plans to repair the bridge over […]
The stately home at 503 West Elk St. in Siler City is beautiful enough to sell on its own merits, without even knowing it’s the most famous house in town. The 5,000-square-foot, three-story brick home with stone accents is best known as the former home of Frances Bavier, who herself […]
NORTHEAST OREGON — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Union and Wallowa counties’ school districts and their students to travel a rugged and harmful path the past 13 months. Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the latest COVID-19 relief package from the federal government, however, will help put them on […]
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Forestry commends White Township for taking an active role and approach to managing its community forests and trees, including the White’s Woods Nature Center covering nearly 250 acres along the Indiana Borough line. However, the bureau said in a long-awaited, […]
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ/New River Health District Release) – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Thursday in Blacksburg and Friday in Christiansburg to anyone ages 18 and up, and the New River Health District (NRHD) now offers an online self-scheduling tool to enable people who live and work in the New River […]
Some protesters were opposed to the method used to impede development of the eggs, and others were upset that any effort was being done in an attempt to manage the goose population. “We spent many years making this their home,” said Megan Mathis, who recalled years of visiting the park […]
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CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – If you’re still in need of the COVID-19 vaccine, you’re in luck. There will be vaccine clinics to anyone ages 18 and up Thursday, April 15 in Blacksburg and Friday, April 16 in Christiansburg. Now, the New River Health District is offering an online self-scheduling tool to […]
Lake McConaughy is now requiring camping reservations during the peak summer months. KEITH COUNTY, Neb. — A popular recreation area in Nebraska is now requiring reservations for people wanting to camp overnight. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said overcrowding was the most critical issue that came from the Lake McConaughy/Lake […]