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Construction has begun on the New York Susquehanna & Western Railway Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared Use Path, a 4.8-mile trail project spearheaded by Morris County to repurpose an abandoned stretch of railroad.

Here is a brief overview of the park and a few of the magnificent views of this park. It's known for camping, golf, hiking, biking, wildlife, and mountaineering. The fishing and swimming pool aren't bad either. Try out the lodge and restaurant or stay in a cabin if you don't like to camp.

We found the DeBoard Falls at Frozen Head State Park in Morgan County. The falls were cool and relaxing on a hot humid June day.

Parks near capacity Saturday.John Dabbs/Photographer. The parks are flooded this weekend in Northeast Tennessee as festival-goers and other residents support their local causes and get out to enjoy some much-needed rest, relaxation, and recreation.

Overshadowed by Brooklyn and Manhattan, Queens oftentimes does not get the credit it deserves for being the cultural hub that it truly is. But make no mistake, Queens is by far the most diverse borough in New York City and is packed with tranquil parks, interesting museums, delicious restaurants – and lots more.

(Fort Greene Park Conservancy) (BROOKLYN, N.Y.) Fort Greene Park held a grand reopening ceremony for the northern half of the central lawn this weekend to celebrate its availability for passive use for parkgoers and on-leash use for pets.

This is 10 amazing facts about Black Bears!

We joined a group of Georgia gold prospectors for a fun Saturday event, panning for gold in a stream on public property north of Atlanta managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Before and during the event, we received lots of friendly encouragement and support. The gold seekers included professional geologists, life-time residents, "legacy" gold hunters who grew up panning with family members, occasional hobbyists and lots of first-timers out for a new experience.

San Diego is so much natural beauty and has an abundance of parks littered throughout. However, I consider "Balboa Park" right near downtown San Diego to be the BEST FREE park in all of San Diego. There are so many sights, gardens, museums, and activities to keep you entertained and enjoying the park for days on end. Please follow me on NewsBreak for more San Diego content!

The enthusiastic dog lover appreciates spending time outside with their canine companion. New Jersey offers a plethora of dog parks where one can have their dogs run leash-free and play with other canines in stress-free environments. Many local communities have facilities that have strict requirements to participate in the dog park areas. The following list is composed of community-based areas that do not presently require previous registration or membership. Although many dog parks abound throughout the state, included are dog parks that have contact information for your easy reference. Links have been included for your further perusal.

Have you ever wondered what cicadas sound like?! Here's a video of the Brood X cicadas that emerged last year!

A new equestrian-friendly park is planned for Powder Springs, and the Cobb County Parks Department are accepting construction bids for phase one work this month. Located at 5315 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs, but currently not open to the public except for planned events, the park is a little over 300 acres with Sweetwater Creek running through a portion of the property.

In this episode, Tommy and escape for the night for a trip to Historical Chattanooga where we discover another tie in to the Great Locomotive Chase, explore the AMAZING Montague Park Sculpture Gardens, get familiar with the woman who struck out legendary pitchers for the NY Yankees, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, before enjoying lunch at Lori's favorite spot in Chattanooga, the Epicurean!

Whether you want to relax, take a little stroll through the park, ride your bike, play sports, eat or ride the largest tethered helium ballon in the United States; The Great Park located in Irvine, CA has all of that and more. This park has many amenities for people of all ages. From the littlest of children to oldest of adults you can pretty much find something here to satisfy and entertain your entire family. So come with me to the park and lets see what we can get into!

Motivated by pictures and descriptions found in our favorite Georgia hiking groups, we headed to Sawnee Mountain Preserve near Cumming, GA, for a weekday hike of the 3.7-mile Indian Seats loop trail. Unlike the usual large weekend crowds and busy trails, we found the park nearly deserted and enjoyed a 2-hour stroll.

This is a baby Raccoon enjoying a nice evening at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, Georgia.

This is Vogel State Park located in Blairsville, Goergia.

This 112-acre nature preserve in West Cobb County was once part of the Green Plantation. Today, it's home to scenic walking trails through native forests and open meadows. We enjoy the wide, well-maintained walking trails that help to avoid unwanted hitchhikers, like Georgia's summer ticks. The preserve also is home to a Cherokee Indian medicine and food plant garden, a great educational stop before or after walking the preserve. Located at the intersection of Dallas Highway and Old Hamilton Road in West Cobb County, Green Meadows Preserve is a Cobb County Park open to the the general public from sunrise to sunset.

(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) (ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif.) The Oakland Planning Department is looking to fill a senior planner position in the administrative headquarters at 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., in Oakland.

With temperatures soaring and summer-like weather across the region, it seems everyone is taking the opportunity to get out and enjoy the weather. Amid the perfect summer time weather we experienced across the region, the parks have been packed in most areas of the Tri-Cities as residents and visitors took to the outdoors to soak up some sunshine and well deserved respite from the seasonal cold and rainy waves typical of spring in Tennessee.