Three agencies are investigating two boating incidents that took place at Lake McConaughy on Friday night when a thunderstorm blew over Nebraska’s largest reservoir. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Keith County Sheriff’s Office and the Keith County Attorney are investigating the disappearance of a…
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Hawaiian superstar Ezekiel Lau has won Japan’s biggest event, the ASP 4–Star Billabong Pro Tahara. Also competing for the title was Hairil Anwar who jumped out in the lead early on in the competition but Lau fought back with a big air scoring a 7.83.…
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The leader in RV sanitation, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Thetford Corporation, introduces the Aqua-Magic Residence. This new residential-sized RV permanent toilet adds modern style and homelike comfort, yet is still lightweight. “We’re really excited to introduce Aqua-Magic Residence to our comprehensive toilet lineup,” said Andy Bialorucki, Thetford’s director…
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The Rifle Gap State Park Complex is offering programs for adults, families and youngsters through the summer with hikes, nature programs and other fun activities to connect kids and adults with nature and the outdoors. The programs are held at Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls and…
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission welcomed into its ranks 19 new wildlife officers who now have a sworn duty to enforce conservation laws and protect the public. Graduation ceremonies took place Aug. 2 at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, culminating 19 weeks — more than 800 hours — of…
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A 70-site campground, tree houses, and an “adventure trail” with a ropes course are part of the first phase of construction that started Aug. 3 at Lake Vermilion State Park near Ely in northeastern Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced. It’s the first…
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A narrow peninsula that looks like a scorpion curled around Cape Cod Bay, with its stinger pointed toward the Massachusetts mainland, is the summer capital of several northeast states. Patti Page described it in a 1950s hit song: If you’re fond of sand dunes and…
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Capt. Benjamin Graffius and his uncle, Jonathan Graffius, share a passion for being on the water. Both native Mainers with young families, the two dads have turned that passion into a business with their purchase of TowBoatUS Portland, Maine, from Capt. Bill Stevenson, who remains…
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While the drought has forced many reservoirs to close to boating,North Sterling State Park remains open to boating. The lake has been dropping and the Elks Boat Ramp is closed, said Park Manager David Piper, but the South Boat Ramp is still open and has about…
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Spending time outdoors can be even more enjoyable when you know how to do some fun activities. Missouri State Parks is offering you the opportunity to learn these activities in its free Learn2 Experience the Outdoors Program during August. During each weekend in August, state…
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