Dos Rios State Park Restoration Brings Hope

Alabama State Parks System's Statewide Interpretive Program engages K-12 students in outdoor learning, fostering connections with nature through sensory experiences and encounters with wildlife like snakes, aiming to inspire future natural resources scientists. The US Department of the Interior designates new National Recreation Trails, like the Banks-Vernonia Trail in Oregon, offering diverse hiking experiences in beautiful landscapes for visitors to enjoy. Kentucky celebrates 100 years of state parks, highlighting the growth from four original parks to 44, showcasing the state's natural beauty and providing educational and recreational opportunities. Dos Rios State Park in California, a floodplain restoration initiative, opens near Grayson, benefiting the community by protecting against flooding, restoring wildlife habitats, and offering a place for visitors to experience nature at home, emphasizing the importance of floodplain restoration for drought relief and climate change resilience.