Utah State Parks, in partnership with ParksByNature Network, has launched a smart phone application to provide park information to visitors on the go. Available for most smart phones, users can find interactive GPS and map technology for tracking trails, marking waypoints, and locating landmarks. An…
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Recent storms have brought additional snow to the park, and the Acting Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in the areas of the 1980 park additions that are north of the crest of the Alaska…
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Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced that the Company has closed on its acquisition of two premier urban ski areas in the Midwest, Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mount Brighton in Michigan, for total cash consideration of $20 million. Both ski areas serve major snow sports markets in the Midwest with more than 468,000 active…
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Body Glove is heading to Orlando for this year’s Surf Expo Tradeshow, to showcase some of their new products. The show begins January 10th at the Orange County Convention Center and concludes January 12th. Come by the Body Glove booth #2693 and check out all of their…
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His World Cup drought is over. Maine’s double Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott notched his first World Cup snowboard cross (SBX) win Friday in four years with a narrow victory over Australia’s Alex Pullin. But Wescott wasn’t done. The next day he and teammate Nate…
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You know you’re talking to a serious runner when you ask him if he’s been jogging lately and in response you receive a firm stare followed by an explanation that he does not “jog” but “runs.” Yes, we runners are serious about our running—sometimes too…
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Begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on Jan. 1, at a state park close to home. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting free, guided hikes in four state parks and recreation areas on New…
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Snowmobilers are eagerly getting their sleds ready in anticipation of the first significant snowfall of the season for most of the state. While sled and safety equipment checks are underway, snowmobilers are encouraged to brush up on the rules before heading out for some winter…
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Polar Bottle is expanding its line of benefit bottles supporting local and national charities with a new line of bottles bearing the iconic logo of the American Red Cross. The custom white Red Cross Disaster Relief Benefit Bottles, which customers can purchase starting today, will…
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Feeling run down from the holiday excitement? Reinvigorate with a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park! On New Year’s Day 2013, DeSoto, Gulf, Joe Wheeler, Lake Guntersville, Monte Sano, and Oak Mountain will each host a guided hike to help start the year…
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