An elderly German climber has been rescued from the Austrian Alps after miraculously surviving almost one week alone in an icy crevasse. The unnamed 70-year-old climber was supposedly standing on a crevasse covered by snow when the ground gave way underneath him trapping him 66…
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The record high temperatures this summer could mean some Great Lakes coastal residents will get buried in snow this winter. “There’s certainly a lot of evidence to suggest that we will go into this fall with warmer than normal lake temperatures,” said Jeff Andresen, state…
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The Boyd Lake State Park swim beach will close to swimming on Monday, Aug. 20 due to the low water levels. The swim beach area will remain open to picnics, volleyball and other beach activities, said Park Manager Eric Grey. The main boat ramp remains…
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An introduction to mountain biking will be offered at North Bend State Park on Saturday September 1, and Sunday September 2. Instructor Kim Coram will cover the basics any beginner needs to know to get started in mountain biking. There are four classes over the…
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working with other agencies to monitor a red tide event along the upper Texas coast. The bloom was first confirmed on Sunday, August 12, by biologists with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) who collected samples around…
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Beginning in early 2013, anglers will have access to a new, completely integrated system for total boat control. This system, i-Pilot Link, combines the industry-leading strengths of Minn Kota trolling motors, Humminbird fish finders, and LakeMaster digital GPS map chips. Operating over an on-board ethernet…
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) have initiated the first national database of vessel information. Similar to vehicle identification numbers, this new collection of boat manufacturing data can be used to assist in boat identification, helping to deter…
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One of the three longest and best known trails in the United States marks its 75th anniversary August 14 and although the trail is here to stay, its path is constantly changing. The trail that stands between Georgia and Maine today is essentially the same…
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Climbing Resource Advocates for Greater Sacramento (CRAGS) and the Access Fund are excited to announce the successful negotiation of an agreement with California’s Auburn State Recreation Area to lift a 9-year ban on rock climbing at the Cave Valley Climbing Area (the “Auburn Quarry”). Although…
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Craig Lake State Park in Baraga County has added an alternative to the traditional camping experience with the completion of its new 20-foot Keewaydin Lake yurt. Yurts are sturdy, round, tent-like structures that can be traced back through history for some 3,000 years. The new…
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