West Virginia’s state parks were not spared from nature’s forces on June 29 and July 1. “The storms were swift and created extensive damage to some areas and other areas were left unscathed,” said Ken Caplinger, chief of West Virginia’s state park system. “What I…
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Art on the Rim, the 3rd annual Art Show to be held at Crater Lake National Park, is scheduled for July 14th and 15th at the Rim Village Community House from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. The artwork being featured was created by…
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iPhone users are now able to access information for all of Nebraska’s state parks by downloading the free Pocket Ranger mobile app from iTunes. A bonus for outdoor enthusiasts, the Nebraska State Parks Pocket Ranger mobile app provides the most convenient way to explore what…
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The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites anglers tocelebrate summer by fishing for free this coming Saturday in California’s spectacular waters. July 7 is the first of two Free Fishing Days in 2012, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a…
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On July 1, early in the morning, a mountain lion attacked a sleeping 63-year-old man who was camping northwest of Nevada City, California. This is California’s fifteenth confirmed mountain lion attack since 1890. The unnamed man was hiking through Nevada County and stopped when he…
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The Chicago Police Department is still investigating the decisions of two kayak tour operators that led to 62 kayakers being rescued in the Chicago River. The 62 kayakers were saved after sudden severe weather, including high winds and thunderstorms, capsized their kayaks on Sunday afternoon.…
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In the last 30 years, the sport of mountain biking has soared exponentially in popularity. It is estimated that in 2009 38 million Americans regularly took part in the sport, sometimes called “free-riding,” where the rider navigates steep slopes and technical terrain. In a study…
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Lands Division has scheduled four Open Woods Weeks at the Forever Wild Land Trust’s Sipsey River Swamp Recreation Area and Nature Preserve. This beautiful tract is located in Tuscaloosa County near Buhl, Ala., off State…
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Except this time, it’s not on a skateboard. The infamous daredevil, TV Show host and member of MTV’s Jackass crew, Bam Margera took to the water with Australian kayaking guide Steve Fisher. Margera enjoyed the tumble so much that he later said it was “the…
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The country’s top competitive surfers are ready to take on more than 100 of their international foes over the next two weeks as South Africa hosts the annual mid-year two-event leg of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour. Even though the downgrading of…
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