Silver lining in historic US drought: fewer mosquitoes
Mosquitoes have not bugged campers, hikers and anglers at Roaring River State Park in Missouri, which is among the driest states in the nation. Only one person has complained of a mosquito bite, said Hannah Elkins, a park fee collector. Mosquitoes lay …
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Locals Push Legislators For Beech Fork State Park Upgrades
WAYNE COUNTY, Wv (WSAZ) — We often hear about tourism as a prime catalyst for economic development. That's the case, the hope, and the multi-million dollar effort now underway at one of West Virginia's premier State Parks. WSAZ.com's Randy Yohe …
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State Parks Lift Temporary Ban On Backcountry Campfires
Tennessee State Parks management team also encourages all state park visitors to immediately report a fire or what could be a potential fire danger to 911. If a Tennessee State Parks' office or ranger station is nearby, also report to these appropriate …
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