The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) has announced that five Kansas state parks will participate in the America’s State Parks “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013. Each guided hike will offer individuals and families opportunities to begin the New Year…
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Begin 2013 in a healthy and invigorating way by participating in America’s State Parks First Day Hikes in one of 13 Missouri state parks. The free guided hikes on Jan. 1 offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year connecting with the…
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Like a lot of subjects, my views regarding being handicapped and participating in outdoor activities have evolved over the years. Probably the single biggest factor in my awakening to the opportunities in the outdoors for those with handicaps was when I met Arvel Gipson. Old…
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It seems the Great Lakes aren’t the only place to find hidden treasures this year. Drought and low rainfall has led to perilously low water levels for parts of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, uncovering many artifacts of our nation’s history. Old steamships and other river-faring vessels have begun…
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Learn 2 Programs at Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain Offer Affordable Introduction Attitash Mountain Resort & Wildcat Mountain have been introducing winter enthusiasts to outdoor fun on the slopes since they began offering lift-serviced skiing and riding. This year, as a special offer to…
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Recently, the Arizona Game and Fish Department temporarily closed to all public entry the Raymond Wildlife Area, located 30 miles east of Flagstaff. The closure will be in effect until March 7. Game and Fish decided on the closure to assist wildlife managers with efforts to…
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After negotiating twists and turns not unlike the cross country ski trails along the Donner Summit, the Douglas Wilson Companieshas completed the $11.25 million receivership sale of 3,240 acres of Sierra Nevada land rich in history and biodiversity to two conservancy groups. On Dec. 20, the Truckee…
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Opening just in time for the holidays, Club Med introduces the newest addition to their mountain resorts, Pragelato Vialattea, featuring ski-in ski-out access to the second largest ski domain in Europe. Located in the heart of the Piedmont region in the Italian Alps only 55 miles…
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AKKA, through the crowdfunding website Kickstarter.com, has launched the concept for the AKKA Ski Retriever system, a directionally-locating wireless deep powder ski retrieval system. With the AKKA Ski Retriever the frustration of finding lost skis or gear in powder on the mountain will be alleviated.…
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The next time you lock your boots to your skis will you think about who tested the first safety binding? When you arc a turn on your short shaped skis do you ever wonder how much speed it took to turn the first longboard? Loading…
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