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The Seattle Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl championship with a commanding 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Thousands of fans flooded downtown Seattle and Lumen Field on February 11, 2026 to celebrate the team's triumphant return. ---
Vienna is transforming hundreds of parking spaces into green parks, bike lanes, and community gardens—and residents are choosing cars 37% less than they did in the 1990s. The city is proving that giving people better options makes them happier to give up parking.
The U.S. Men's Soccer team received a roaring welcome at T-Mobile Park before their biggest World Cup match in decades. Seattle's passionate fans showed exactly why the team chose the Emerald City as their home base.
On June 1, 1979, the Seattle SuperSonics claimed the city's first major professional sports championship, defeating the Washington Bullets 97-93 to win the NBA Finals 4-1. The historic victory brought Seattle its long-awaited championship glory and sparked celebrations across the Pacific Northwest.
The National Park Service lets dogs earn official BARK Ranger badges at 150 park sites across America. Pups and their owners just need to follow four simple rules that help protect wildlife and keep everyone safe.
The Seattle Mariners unveiled a bronze statue honoring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at T-Mobile Park, complete with a bent-bat moment that had everyone laughing. The sculpture captures Suzuki in his iconic 2001 rookie stance, celebrating a career that transformed baseball.
The Seahawks are lighting up the Seattle skyline with a spectacular drone show this Friday to celebrate their journey to Super Bowl LX. After beating the Rams 31-27 in the NFC Championship, the team is inviting the entire city to share in the victory.
Nearly one million fans flooded Seattle's streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory in one of the city's largest gatherings ever. Players carried the Lombardi Trophy through crowds, letting ecstatic fans touch the symbol of their championship triumph.
Nearly one million fans flooded Seattle's streets for what could be the city's largest parade ever, celebrating the Seahawks' second Super Bowl championship. The victory brought an entire community together in pure joy.
Over one million fans flooded downtown Seattle streets to celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX championship victory, creating one of the city's largest gatherings in history. The two-mile parade route became a sea of blue and green as the Pacific Northwest honored its returning champions.
Middle schoolers in the Seattle area will learn environmental science from community volunteers who'll earn stipends for their time. StormFest turns watershed education into a three-day outdoor adventure at Des Moines Beach Park.
Disneyland is ending its frustrating 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, letting visitors with multi-park tickets switch between its two California theme parks anytime. The change gives families more flexibility to enjoy their Disney day their way.
A new report reveals that public parks deliver triple the economic benefit for every dollar cities spend on them. Even better, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, making green spaces one of the few things we can all agree on.
New research reveals that parks deliver triple the economic value of their cost while making communities healthier and happier. In a rare moment of unity, 88% of Americans visited a park last year, with supporters from all political backgrounds calling them critical infrastructure.
National Geographic just dropped a stunning 2-hour documentary showcasing America's most beloved national parks in celebration of National Parks Week. The mega episode takes viewers through five iconic parks, from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone.
Thousands of Seattle-area residents are using their smartphones to help track local wildlife during a four-day biodiversity challenge. Last year, community scientists logged nearly 20,000 observations of plants, animals, and fungi across three counties.
South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is putting visitor safety first with smart new access controls after floods damaged roads and infrastructure. The temporary measures ensure guests can still enjoy the park while keeping everyone out of harm's way.
When Great Smoky Mountains National Park lost a quarter of its staff, volunteers stepped up to keep America's busiest park running smoothly. Their efforts show how communities can rally to protect the places they love.
A new approach treats public parks as democracy-building tools, not just green spaces. The Trust for Public Land created a framework showing how community-led parks strengthen civic engagement where it matters most.
Students are listening to recordings from microphones hidden in national parks, helping rangers protect wildlife and improve your next visit. Over 20 years of nature's soundtrack is now guiding how parks manage everything from trails to endangered species.
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