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Washington's State Park On A Lake With Serene Camping And Hiking Is Hidden In The Pacific Northwest Desert

This park is home to some fantastic hiking with panoramic views, interesting geology, and water fun with fishing, boating, ...
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Pennsylvania's Underrated State Park Offers A Quiet Nature Escape With Waterfalls And Lake Recreation

With 26 miles of trails, a 290-acre lake, and waterfalls along a stream that flows into the Lackawaxen River, this ...
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This State Park Situated On Wisconsin's Largest Lake Delivers Diverse Recreation And Incredible Limestone Cliffs

For the perfect place to enjoy nature in Wisconsin, head to this state park on the state's largest lake that delivers diverse ...
Daily Mail

Legendary climber, 84, falls to his death in Wisconsin's Devil's Lake State Park despite initially surviving terrifying drop

Legendary rock climber Pete Cleveland, 84, tragically fell to his death from Wisconsin's popular Devil's Lake State Park. Tributes came pouring in after it was revealed Cleveland passed away from his ...
WKOW

Man dies after fall during rock climbing at Devil's Lake State Park

BARABOO, Wis. (WKOW) — A man died after a fall at Devil's Lake State Park while rock climbing over the weekend. Emergency services were dispatched to north side of West Bluff at 11:36 a.m. on Sunday ...
Hartford Courant

‘Partial human remains’ found in lake at park in Mansfield

State police are investigating after partial human remains were found in a state park in Mansfield on Sunday. The remains were discovered in a lake at Mansfield Hollow State Park, according to a ...
Houston Chronicle

Massive 54,000-acre ranch may become Texas' next great state park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is moving to acquire 54,000 acres of rugged Hill Country terrain in Kinney and Edwards counties, with plans to convert the land into a new state park.
The New York Times

84-Year-Old Climber Dies in Fall at Wisconsin State Park

The man fell about 25 feet and died from his injuries before rescuers could treat him, officials said. By Jin Yu Young Update: The climber who died has been identified as Pete Cleveland, an avid ...
The Daily Beast

Climber, 84, Dies After State Park Plunge as Rescuers Reached Him

An 84-year-old climber has died after falling 25 feet despite medics reaching him while he was still alive. A team from the Baraboo Area Fire and E.M.S. District responded to a call in Devil’s Lake ...
Star Tribune

See the Minnesota park bathroom that won an award for best in the country

Proving that creature comforts matter even when you’re roughing it, a restroom inside Bear Head Lake State Park near Ely, Minn., is a national winner. An annual “best restroom” award from bathroom ...
KUTV

Salt Lake declares state of emergency after record-breaking rain floods dozens of homes

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall declared a state of emergency after heavy rainfall triggered flooding in over two dozen homes in the Rose Park neighborhood. The ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

84-year-old rock climber dies after fall at Devil's Lake State Park

An 84-year-old climber died at Devil's Lake State Park Oct. 5, authorities say. Mark Willer, assistant chief of the Baraboo Fire and EMS District, said the agency was called shortly after 11:30 a.m.