Chris Sharma won the Bouldering Nationals at 14. At 15 he completed a 5.14c-rated climb, one of the most difficult climbs in America at the time. Sharma hasn’t really slowed down since then. He’s extended difficult European climbing routes and been the first to climb…
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Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) announced that she is co-authoring an important bill to save California’s state parks. AB 1589, the California State Park Stewardship Act of 2012, directs the Department of Parks and Recreation to prioritize the creation of a plan to increase revenues and…
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On Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 19), Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga issued the park’s first two American the Beautiful Passes for Military to Sergeants Lozier and Morse of Camp Navajo. “Grand Canyon National Park is proud to recognize the brave men and women who sacrifice so…
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Nebraskans have more than 80 state park areas to enjoy this summer. These parks offer a variety of activities for all ages. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission offers the following summer park schedule to help Nebraskans plan vacations or trips to parks. A park…
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This Memorial Day weekend, join the staff at North Sterling State Park for two days of fun and exciting nature programs for children and adults alike! Saturday’s events begin with the first meeting of the weekly summer Junior Ranger Program, which begins at noon on Saturday at…
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A new fishing pier, bridge and trails are just some of the improved amenities that Reed Bingham State Park is offering its visitors this summer. During the past year, park staff and volunteers have been hard at work to make sure that south Georgians have…
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During this time of year there are often reports of young people involved in high school graduation festivities, who either drown or are seriously injured in water accidents, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Unfortunately, most accidents could have been predicted and…
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Celebrate National Trail Day by walking two new trails and experiencing both history and nature in Missouri state parks and historic sites. On Friday, June 1, Missouri State Parks officials will dedicate the new Brogans’ Trail at Fort Davidson State Historic Site in Pilot Knob.…
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The Department of Natural Resources recently announced that the Cooks Bay boating access site on Manistique Lake in Mackinac County will be temporarily closed from June 18 through July 2 for maintenance at the facility. DNR Parks and Recreation Division staff will work to reopen…
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Be among the first to set foot on the newest trail at Chain O’Lakes State Park during an inaugural hike on Memorial Day. The hike starts at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28, the official opening of the new trail, and is hosted by Chain…
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