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March 23, 2026
World Surf League’s Global Audience Reaches 80 Million in 2025
The World Surf League released viewership and engagement data for its 2025 season, reporting a global audience of 80 million individuals across linear and digital platforms. This marks a 39% increase from the prior year. Data provided by Nielsen showed fans generated 20.3 million watch hours throughout the season, a 19%...
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March 19, 2026
Solo Brands Sales Tumble 35 Percent in Q4, Fall 30 Percent for the Year
Solo Brands, Inc. reported that sales tumbled 34.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 30.4 percent in the year due to steep declines in the flagship Solo Stove line. John Larson, president and CEO, told analysts he’s hopeful that a healthy reception to new fire pits and accessories will bring...
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March 19, 2026
A Ban on PCT Hikers Touching the Mexican Border Wall Has Been Lifted
Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail will now be able to access the U.S. southern border in California. Traditionally, touching the border has been a part — either the beginning or the end — of a hiker’s monumental, 2,600-mile trek between Mexico and Canada. However, last month, the Department of the Interior, via...
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March 19, 2026
A List Of All The Western U.S. Ski Resorts Closing Earlier Than Expected
It’s shaping up to be a disastrous week for the Western U.S. ski industry. A warm heat wave has arrived, bringing warm temperatures to the region. With most ski resorts having below-average snowpacks, it’s a recipe for disaster. This ski season, we’re seeing a larger-than-average number of ski resorts across...
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March 18, 2026
Two More Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Season Closure Amid March Heatwave
California’s current heatwave is an exceptional one. Winter technically hasn’t even ended (March 22, 2026) and Lake Tahoe, which saw more than eight feet of snow from a single storm just a month ago, is seeing temps near 70 degrees Fahrenheit now. As you can imagine, much of that snow is...
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March 18, 2026
Overland Expo SoCal 2026: Second Annual Event Draws 19,000+ to Costa Mesa
In only the second year of the event, big crowds and lots of adventure, outdoor and overlanding brands participated in the consumer-focused expo. Overland Expo SoCal returned to Costa Mesa, Calif., for its second year last weekend, transforming the OC Fair & Event Center into a bustling hub of outdoor innovation...
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March 17, 2026
New Bill Will Help Grand Canyon National Park Reopen After Historic Wildfire
The North Rim Restoration Act will allow Grand Canyon National Park to clear up red tape and speed up its recovery from last year's historically destructive Dragon Bravo Fire. The Grand Canyon is one of America’s most iconic natural landscapes, but it’s been struggling as of late. In 2025, its largest-ever...
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March 13, 2026
OR and Surf Expo Parent Emerald Sees Q4 Boost From Acquisitions
Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, and other trade shows, saw sales expand 24.3 percent largely due to the acquisitions of Generis, This is Beyond and Insurtech Insights. Organic revenues were up 0.3 percent. Emerald posted a net loss in the...
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March 13, 2026
National Park Service Reports More Than 323M Visits in 2025
The National Park Service recorded more than 323 million recreation visits in 2025, including over 13 million overnight stays. Despite the impressive numbers, it represents a decrease of 8.85 million recreation visits, or 2.7 percent, from the record year in 2024. The 43-day partial government shutdown in October and November 2025 likely...
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March 13, 2026
The Trump Tariff Refund Process Just Got a Lot More Complex
Just when the market thought that the Trump Tariff story couldn’t get any more interesting, the White House, and any company that paid higher tariffs under the President’s Tariff Tiff last year, could face even bigger problems. This new twist is happening as companies seek refunds for the higher tariffs...
