When Gordon Shurvell went to take care of business in an outhouse at a camping site in northwestern Ontario, he never expected to be dragged out of the hut and mauled by a black bear. Shurvell, 65, and his friend Daniel Alexander, 63, both from…
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All reservable campgrounds and cabins at Indiana’s state parks, reservoirs and recreation areas are booked to capacity and ready for Memorial Day weekend. State forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served and also expect brisk business. If you’re too late to make a campsite or cabin reservation…
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National Park Service (NPS) scientists and technicians know real-world problems and see them every day. Their work to help park managers understand and care for park resources in a changing landscape was honored recently by the U.S. Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape…
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The public is invited to help with the construction of the new Savage Alpine Trail on Saturday, June 2, as part of the park’s celebration of National Trails Day. Volunteers will work with the National Park Service trail crew on the construction of a 150-foot…
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As a reminder during National Safe Boating Week, all commercial marinas in Montana now have no-wake zones near their facilities. The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission approved this new rule earlier this year. The regulation was enacted statewide following a request by the owner…
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Three state harbors are planning special events on Saturday, June 9, as part of National Marina Day, which promotes the role marinas play as family-friendly gateways to boating and celebrates the marina personnel who act as stewards of the environment. Copper Harbor State Harbor, at…
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Being certain that your expensive electronics and camera gear will remain dry and completely operational when enjoying outdoor activities has always been a major challenge-that is, until now. With SeaLife Moisture Muncher Drying Agent packets and capsules, moisture can be quickly and easily removed from…
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Memorial Day, “official launch weekend,” and the great weather has inspired a lot of boaters to get out early on the water – just in time to prepare for National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), June 2-10. This week is dedicated to the celebration of…
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Marine Marketers of America (MMA) announces the appointment of Thad Kubis as vice president, and Courtney Chalmers, Josh Chiles, Kristen Frohnhoefer, Gaspare Marturano and Josephine Tucci as board members. Kubis has been a board member of MMA for two years and was appointed to fulfill…
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The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently built a new boat ramp at Sledd Creek on Kentucky Lake through a cooperative agreement. “Our agencies took an unimproved ramp and upgraded it with better facilities, better parking and a…
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