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Cast of ‘Parks and Rec’ Raises $3M for COVID Relief After Reuniting for Quarantine Episode (WATCH)
The beloved cast members of NBC's “Parks and Recreation” reunited for a half-hour episode about how the characters have been coping with the pandemic.
Rosa Parks Officially Honored With Memorial Statue in Montgomery 64 Years After Her Iconic Protest
On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man—now she is being honored with her very own statue.
Principal Sparks Chain Reaction of Kindness After He Joins Lonely Girl With Cerebral Palsy at Recess
Ever since this principal took the time to join a lonely little girl at recess, she has become the ringleader of the “Bubble Club”.
Bob Ross’s Legacy is Helping Inmates Plant ‘Happy Little Trees’ Throughout State Parks
More than 500 volunteers signed up to help plant inmate-grown saplings through the state's newly-named “Happy Little Trees” program.
Tree-Filled City Parks Make People as Happy as Christmas Day, Says New Study of Twitter Posts
This first-of-its-kind study used people's tweets to track their moods after visiting public parks—and they found that trees make us as happy as Christmas.
When Woman Shares Photo of Anonymous Gift Found in a Book, It Sparks Chain of Good Deeds
One person's simple act of kindness towards a stranger has sparked dozens of other good deeds across Missouri and around the world.
This Determined Sound-Tracker is Creating ‘Quiet Parks’ As Part of His Mission to Save Silence
This sound expert is fighting to protect the quietest places in the world so that people can experience the sound of silence for generations to come.
Here’s How Families and Groups Are Pitching in to Maintain National Parks During Government Shutdown
These volunteer-led initiatives show that Americans are more than willing to take care of their parks and communities when trouble arises.
Boy Who Parks His Bike in Same Spot Every Day Finds That Someone Reserved the Space for Him
In what is being called the “most adorable random act of kindness”, a stranger has made sure that a little boy will always be...
China, World’s Biggest Polluter, Hits Carbon Goals 12 Years Early, Sparks Optimism
This new international study shows that China's shift away from coal may be a huge victory in the fight against climate change.
River Pollution is Being Collected and Recycled to Make Gorgeous Floating Public Parks
This gorgeous floating park is made entirely out of recycled trash that was collected from the river on which it floats.
New Budget Gives Teens Free Access to National Parks in Canada Permanently
The government of Canada has followed through on their promise to give youngsters free access to all of their national parks.
New budget reforms will...
Man Goes to 13 Ball Parks to Scatter Pal’s Ashes in the Perfect Way for a Plumber
People may grieve in different ways, but Tom McDonald's way of paying tribute to his late friend is especially unique.
McDonald's friend from childhood, Roy...
Humorous Judge Dismisses “Ridiculous” Ticket When Woman Parks 2 Seconds Early
It's not all doom and gloom in this judiciary court – in fact, Chief Judge Frank Caprio tries to make it feel like quite...
U.S. Citizens Are Protecting Twice as Much Land as the National Parks
New census data from 2015 show that 58 million acres of American land are being protected by conservation easements.
Canada Celebrates 150th Birthday, Makes National Parks Free All Year Long
If you've ever wanted to explore the wondrous wilderness of Canada, 2017 is definitely the year to do it.
87K Acres Donated for New Nat’l Park: Celebrate With Free Admission to All 412 Parks This Week
This glorious New England space is now open to the public for skiing, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and recreation as the official 413th National Park.
Olympic Buildings To Be Disassembled Like Puzzles For Public Parks and Schools
Instead of letting the grand Olympic stadiums and buildings languish, a company designed them using “nomadic architecture” so they can be reused.
Grandfather Donates Kidney, Sparks Idea for Voucher Program That is Spreading Life
Gift certificate, layaway plan or voucher. Call it what you want, but an innovative organ donation program has started to spread to other transplant...
Pack Your Bags: Free Admission This Week For All National Parks
If you've ever wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, this week is the time to do it.
In honor of the National Park Service's...