outdoors
Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced that 2012 will boast 17 days of free admission to any park in the National Park Service. That means that on the dates January 14–16, April 21–29, June 9, September 29 and November 10–12, 2012, there is one less excuse to visit some of… Read the rest
We’re pretty sure you’ve–at the very least–seen the trailer of 23 Feet. If not, click play above and watch!
The filmmakers’ run-down of it goes like this:
Three women set out across the west in their 23 foot, 1970 Airstream to search for the stories of people who have turned … Read the rest
The world of adventure has always meant life on the edge. But now that so many of our planet’s wonders have been thoroughly explored, the boundaries that separate mundane and magnificent are getting harder and harder to find. That’s why National Geographic Adventure has commissioned a new video series called… Read the rest
Columbia Sportswear just released a brand-new iPhone application, Take Ten, which enables its users to plan and prepare specific trips and generate a detailed trip plans to leave behind. As Columbia calls it, “Take Ten… Read the rest… is your new essential prep tool.”
The app has several different useful tools,
On August 31st, President Barack Obama officially proclaimed September 2010 National Wilderness Month. In his proclamation, he stated, “I invite all Americans to visit and enjoy our wilderness areas, to learn about their vast history, and to aid in the protection of our precious national treasures.”
Obama also reiterated in… Read the rest
Temperatures are rising as summer approaches. Get your gear out and prepare to drool over this list of dream summer destinations as we take a look at some of the world’s most enchanting islands.
The Maldives
Mention the Maldives, and picture-perfect images of lavish water bungalows, sparkling turquoise waters and… Read the rest
According to the U.S. Outdoor Foundation, which recently released its 2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, Americans are not just spending more time outside, they’re also participating more in “core outdoor sports and activities.” The report shows a 3.3 percent increase in what they call “core” outdoor activities (from 97.5… Read the rest
REI is known for both outfitting its customers with great outdoor gear and inspiring them to get out and experience adventure first hand. That said, it’s no surprise that the national co-op is partnering with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and its Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) to provide Wilderness… Read the rest
Being surrounded by trees and the expansive night sky is half the fun of camping in the outdoors, and little thought is usually given to the dangers mother nature can employ as you sleep soundly under the stars. Such was the case for Eric Schniter, a Research Associate in the … Read the rest
We have to admit, camping and beer often go hand-in-hand. But apparently, so do beer and mosquitoes. A recent study shows that mosquitoes are more attracted to beer drinkers, as opposed to those drinking other substances such as water.
From the study:
Water consumption had no effect on human … Read the rest
The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival presents a new film, “Nature Propelled” from the filmmakers of Oil & Water. This new film journey is going to follow the water cycle and evaluate the outdoor environments around us. With this new series taking off, Seth Warren and friends are determined… Read the rest
A friend and I moseyed on out to the Trapper Creek Wilderness over the weekend for some much needed R&R. Saturday was gorgeous, perfect hiking weather and while watching the moon rise above us during dinner, we decided to forego the rain fly on the tent.
Halfway through the night,… Read the rest
Despite a proposal to cut senior citizen discounts for National Forest campgrounds, the U.S. Forest Service opted yesterday to keep the senior discount in tact. The proposal, if it had gone through, would have eliminated the option for use of “Golden Age” and “Golden Access Passports,” as well as “Senior… Read the rest
Last week we told you about the new law allowing firearms in National Parks. Now, “famous bearded director,” Ken Barnes is directing a film about America’s “latest great idea.”
Follow me on Twitter @lostcascadia… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Cheryl Willson, for this shot from the Cascade Sled Dog club’s 2008 Frog Lake II Sled Dog race on Mt. Hood in Oregon.
Here’s what Cheryl had to say about the event:
My family looks forward to going to the Frog Lake Sled Dog … Read the rest
