Hugh Herr has been an enthusiastic climber since he was six, a passion he shares along with overseeing a biomechatronics lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When an climbing accident deprived Herr of his own legs in 1982, it was only natural that he would be…
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The 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Championships featured strong performances from surfers around the world, but none more than Shaun Joubert’s dominating rides as he led South Africa to the World Championship. South Africa started the tournament strong, holding first place at the ends of…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) certified 164 boaters statewide after their third “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on May 11. Boating Education Lagniappe Day ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at eight locations across the state and consisted of the National Association…
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One of the holy grails in adventuring is known by many as the “Explorers Grand Slam.” The quest requires an arduous journey around the globe, climbing seven of the world’s most famous mountains and arriving at both the South and North Poles. To complete the…
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Celebrate the 21st annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1 by lacing up some sturdy shoes, grabbing a hiking stick and heading to a Texas State Park near you to join a guided hiking tour or hit the trails on your own. Dozens of…
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When visitors return to the Lake Guntersville Campground this summer, it will be to a newly upgraded facility. A little more than two years has passed since a series of tornadoes destroyed much of the campground. The public is invited to attend the re-opening celebration…
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Excuses for not wearing a life jacket when boating abound. “It’s too hot! It doesn’t look cool. I know how to swim. Nothing is going to happen to me.” Approximately 700 people drown in the United States each year from recreational boating accidents. The vast…
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O’Bannon Woods State Park’s Stagestop Campground will remain closed for this year’s camping season. The 32-site campground is regularly closed for winter only. DNR officials decided not to reopen the campground this spring for several reasons. Usage at Stagestop Campground has been declining as visitors…
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Families can enjoy a guided stroll around the bison pen at Ouabache State Park on May 18 as part of the national “Kids to Parks Day.” Visitors can watch the bison eat their morning meal and interact with each other. The hour-long bison hike starts…
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The mountain bike trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in Crosby opened for the season on Friday, May 10. The area features 25 miles of single-track trails for bikers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The trails wind through 800 acres of…
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