Ohio will kick off its observance of National Safe Boating Week May 19-25 with more than a dozen ‘Ready, Set, Wear It!’ life jacket safety awareness events, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. Headlining the series is the ‘Take…
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After a busy week of work or school, bicyclists are invited to “shift gears” and enjoy a change of scenery during a new series of guided bike rides on Minnesota state trails. Starting in May, which is National Bike Month, these free rides will introduce…
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If you’ve ever wanted to try the tranquil and picturesque waters at Barr Lake State Park in a canoe, the American Canoe Association will provide a certified instructor to teach the basic skills and safety techniques on three weekends this summer. The park will supply…
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If you’re interested in learning how to find your way in the outdoors using a map and compass, sign up for a free workshop on beginning-level map and compass navigation skills scheduled for Saturday, June 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Hampshire Fish…
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Children ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft this summer must take the state’s boating basics course. State law requires youngsters ages 12-15 to pass the course before they operate a boat or personal watercraft with at least a 10 horsepower…
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Capt. Tucker Culberson, who has been boating on Lake Superior since he was a young boy, has turned his passion for Northern Wisconsin waters into a career. Culberson earned his USCG captain’s license when he was still in high school and has been working on…
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Spring is the time of year when black bears emerge from their winter dens in search of lush, green vegetation. As the grasses die in late spring, bears become attracted to bugs, berries, salmon and nearly anything edible or smelly. Their quest for food takes…
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Chatfield State Park has implemented the Jefferson County and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Stage I fire restrictions, due to the continuing high fire danger conditions. Recent weather and moisture have improved conditions slightly, prompting the lessening of fire restrictions from the Stage II fire ban implemented…
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Visitors to northwest Missouri have a new destination for an afternoon outing with the reopening of the day-use area at Lewis and Clark State Park near Rushville. According to Missouri State Parks, the reopened areas include the playground, boat ramp, open shelter, interpretive plaza and…
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Junior Ranger Day at Thomas Edison National Historical Park was particularly special for one young visitor. Via video link, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, announced to a group of junior rangers gathered at the park that Rachel Koblitz had become the 10,000th WebRanger.…
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