Each year, the trail town of Damascus, VA rewards Appalachian Trail thru-hikers who have made it to the half-way point of their journey with a three-day ‘Trail Days’ celebration. For the third year in a row, Vasque footwear will take part in this celebration with a free minor boot repair service…
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British Olympic medalist Andrew Simpson, 36, died Thursday when his catamaran flipped over in San Francisco Bay. According to CNN, Simpson and the Swedish team Artemis were training near Alcatraz Island when the boat flipped and trapped Simpson under the ship. The rest of the…
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Bicycling has come a long way in aligning itself with being outside and raising money for good causes. But pedaling isn’t the way to do good in the Great Outdoors. Across the country, hikers, bikers, paddlers, and even mountaineers are grabbing their gear to help…
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American Hiking Society is proud to announce a new partnership with Gregory, which has been developing innovative backpacks that enhance the outdoor experience for more than 30 years. In its new role as a sponsor of National Trails Day, Gregory joins other leading outdoor manufacturers…
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Taking a walk is good medicine for anyone. Walking can help manage weight, improve mood, ease depression, boost the immune system, maintain mental efficiency, strengthen your heart, lungs, and muscles, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and prevent osteoporosis. Walking anyplace is good for you,…
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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comments through June 14 on a proposal to modify boating regulations on Alva, Marshall and Harpers Lakes in the Clearwater drainage. FWP Region 2 Fisheries Manager, Pat Saffel, says that public concern regarding existing boating regulations prompted…
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It is interesting how something as common as snow can change with just a dusting of paint. Brothers Nicolas and Loris Falquet set out to change perceptions by blowing red, green, blue, and orange powdered paint over the slopes, creating a dazzling landscape of possibility.…
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Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, is caused by inhaling fungal spores in dust clouds. This potentially deadly disease is common in arid Southwestern states, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Utah. Although treatable, valley fever is often misdiagnosed and sometimes overlooked for the other usual suspects,…
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With Memorial Day approaching, Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ conservation officers remind Michigan residents to practice safety when boating. May 18-24 is National Safe Boating Week, an effort to remind people to follow some boating safety tips. The DNR encourages Michigan residents and visitors to:…
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Birders of all experience levels are invited to attend Northeast District Birding Day with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on May 15 at Ponca State Park. Several birding opportunities are scheduled throughout the day, beginning at 6 a.m. at the park office. Birders should…
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