The Land and Water Conservation Fund distribution includes more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants for projects across all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Wayne County’s 2025 performance report identifies a City of Southgate park and pedestrian bridge project intended to serve residents near Southgate Tower, Foundation Park Apartments and surrounding neighborhoods.
The Interior Department announced more than $461 million in grants for parks, trails, playgrounds and open-space projects nationwide.
The City of Kankakee received a $990,000 OSLAD grant for continued development and beautification of the Kankakee River.
The National Park Service will waive entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Aug. 25, 2026, during a week of nationwide programming marking the agency’s 110th birthday.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents can avoid entrance fees at participating NPS sites on Aug. 25, but reservations and other costs may still apply.
Mississippi communities and qualified nonprofits can seek more than $15 million for parks, trails, habitat and public-water access by the expected Sept. 18 deadline.
The Boundary Waters is reopening in phases, but wildfire damage, canceled permits and lost peak-season business continue to strain northeastern Minnesota.
Santa Rosa Island reopened for limited day visits after a wildfire, but overnight use remains prohibited through at least Sept. 15, 2026.
Trump’s July 13 proclamations shrink two Utah monuments and set a September 11 path toward possible leasing, mining claims and new access plans.
A BLM closure near Brownlee Reservoir is scheduled through Aug. 17. Idaho travelers should check roads, fire restrictions, land closures and local emergency notices before leaving.
Huntington IN – The Indiana DNR says Kil-So-Quah campground at J.E. Roush Lake will close indefinitely June 29 at 2 p.m. because of safety and maintenance concerns, while the rest stays open.
Buffalo NY – The new Buffalo Harbor State Park sprayground is open daily for summer, adding free waterfront play space for families on the Outer Harbor.
