(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The city of Chamberlain and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department remain in negotiations over how to proceed with about $150,000 in flood-damage repairs at American Creek Recreation Area in Chamberlain, reports the Daily Republic.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- "This final plan is the culmination of five years of planning and work with people that love the North Cascades. Over the course of developing this plan, we received close to two thousand comments. Thanks to this involvement, I believe we have a plan that speaks to the needs of the park and the public."

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has launched a YouTube channel, WIDNRTV, and plans to post stories Wednesday mornings.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The Dubuque Telegraph Herald is reporting the attorney for Flexsteel Industries appealed a recent ruling by a Dubuque County District Court Judge that said two insurance companies will not have to provide coverage on allegedly polluted air and drinking water near Elkhart, Ind.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- “Thanks to Eastern National, visitors to New York’s Times Square this holiday season will get a glimpse of America’s national parks and an invitation to visit. Millions of Americans will have an opportunity to see amazing images of these incredible parks that they own and maybe pick one or two to visit as they mull their New Year’s resolutions.”

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Trees knocked down by a windstorm Dec. 1 in the central Sierra Nevada will block forest roads and disrupt vacation plans for months to come, according to state and federal forest managers quoted in the Stockton Record.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- Friends and neighbors in LaBonte's Garden RV Park in North Fort Myers gathered Saturday evening to honor 41-year-old maintenance man Deane Wood, whose body was found in the home of a neighbor, reports WINK News.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- "Our state parks roll out the 'welcome mat' to winter visitors entering a new world of outdoor excitement and adventure. We invite families to find a steep hill at a nearby state park and take the sleds for a spin, or stroll on a trail and enjoy the beauty and peace winter landscape offers."

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- A recreational vehicle was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon after a malfunction in the air conditioning and heating unit, reports the Victoria Advocate.

(Dec. 12, 2011) -- The release of the Queensland Greenspace Strategy 2011-2020 today will assist the State Government in reaching its target of a 50 percent increase in land protected for conservation and outdoor recreation.