Athlete Mariah Gilbert Wins Gold at the Special Olympics After Only Paddle Boarding For a Year Aer Parris|July 10, 2018 Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) made its debut in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. More than 20 athletes from across the country competed, including Mariah Gilbert, 19, who won a gold medal in the 3,200-yard event.
Celebrating #OutsideWithPride Aer Parris|June 25, 2018 From D.C. to Seattle, and states in between, we gathered together for Pride parades across the country to show our support of #OutsideWithPride. These are moments from the Washington, D.C. Pride parade that melted our hearts.
19 National Recreation Trails Designated in 17 States Aer Parris|June 7, 2018 Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke designated 19 new national recreation trails. These newly designated trails are in 17 different states and add more than 370 miles to the national recreation trails system.
What Vail’s New Acquisition Means for Skiers and Snowboarders Megan Michelson|June 5, 2018 Vail Resorts is buying Crested Butte, Stevens Pass, Mount Sunapee and Okemo for nearly $150 million. But what does that mean for you?
New Report Says Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Diseases Are on the Rise Aer Parris|May 31, 2018 You might have already seen reports that illnesses from mosquito, tick and flea bites have tripled in the last 13 years, according to federal health officials. Yikes. But before you head straight into worry, read on for more information and ways to keep yourself safe.
Honnold and Caldwell Crush the Nose Record. Again. And Again. Aer Parris|May 30, 2018 Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell do the unthinkable—again. This morning they climbed the famed Nose on El Capitan in a record-setting time. The Nose is an incredible 2,900 feet tall, rated to 5.14a (really hard). They did it in just 2 hours, 10 minutes and 15 seconds.
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Provides up to $30.8B in Benefits Each Year, Study Finds Jessica Bernhard|May 30, 2018 A new report released by The Wilderness Society on Tuesday suggests that the 2-million-acre Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is a $1 trillion asset to Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties in Washington State.
The Lowdown on California’s Proposition 68 Jessica Bernhard|May 17, 2018 On June 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 68, a $4.1 billion bond measure that would fund environmental and restoration initiatives, and water infrastructure and flood protection projects across the state. In addition, the proposal sets aside $1.3 billion for rehabilitating and creating state and local parks.
Climb the Hill: Climbers Speak Up for Public Lands Aer Parris|May 16, 2018 Professional climbers, outdoor advocates and lawmakers alike are making a renewed push for simplifying access to the outdoors through the Re...
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Closed Due to Continued Seismic Activity Jessica Bernhard|May 11, 2018 The majority of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed today, as the threat of a steam-induced explosion and resulting ash fall near the summit of the Kilauea Volcano make traveling in the park dangerous.
Entrance Fees Set to Increase by $5 at Many National Parks Jessica Bernhard|April 12, 2018 Entrance fees at the 117 fee-charging national parks, historic and cultural sites and monuments are set to increase beginning June 1, 2018 and continuing through 2020, the National Park Service (NPS) announced today.
What the Wildfire Funding Fix Means for Recreation Michelle Flandreau|March 26, 2018 The funding fix helps avoid “fire borrowing” and treats wildfires similarly to other natural disasters.
