In 2001, Erik Weihenmayer made history as the first blind man to reach the summit of Mount Everest. A drive for thrilling and extreme sports is alive and kicking within him and he’s out to prove that a lack of sight cannot stop him. Born…
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Forty-one lucky families are getting ready to begin a new adventure – discovering the great outdoors by camping in a Missouri state park. The families were chosen to participate in the Learn2 Camp Program, a joint partnership between Missouri State Parks and The North Face’s…
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A free app highlighting Georgia’s State Parks and Wildlife Resources was recently ranked #34 in downloads on iTunes Apple store. Developed by ParksByNature Network, the Georgia DNR Pocket Ranger Mobile App offers advanced interactive GPS and GIS Map technology for tracking trails, marking waypoints, and…
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LoopRope LLC announced today that it has launched its BuoyRope with Costco Wholesale Corporation, a major on-line wholesaler that offers a selection of branded and private label products in a range of merchandise categories in no-frills, self-service warehouse facilities. Costco warehouse shopping members can now…
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Georgia’s State Park System was recently recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for developing the first LEED certified State Park in the United States. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction, and…
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Learn to camp or refresh rusty outdoor skills during a two-night I Can Camp! program being offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails Division, June 8-10, at Lake Bemidji State Park. Experienced instructors from Conservation Corps Minnesota will teach participants…
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Teton Gravity Research announced Thursday an online ski video contest worth $100,000 for the winning video. The contest is called The CoLab, but a start date has not been set yet. However, the sponsors do know how much money will be awarded and they know…
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The fields are ripe for hunting. Almost 1,000 acres of land in Tennessee used to cultivate marijuana plants for more than a decade were seized several years ago from two people running a million-dollar multi-state wholesale drug distribution ring and are now open for use…
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On June 4, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will celebrate the start of the National Fishing and Boating Week and Great Outdoors Month with the 23rd Annual D.C. National Fishing and Boating Week Youth Fishing Event. On this day, urban school children will…
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A third pipeline break in Grand Canyon National Park has closed a one-mile section of the North Kaibab Trail between Roaring Springs and Cottonwood Campgroup. The break occurred this morning approximately ½ mile above the campground and caused a forty-five foot section of the trail…
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