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April 14, 2023
The Grand Canyon Received Historic Snowfall. Now Rim-to-Rim Season Is in Peril
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will remain closed until June 2, the National Park Service announced this week, driving a hatchet into the respective plans of rim-to-rim runners and thru-hikers on the Arizona Trail. Outside Online
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April 12, 2023
Three Climbers Are Missing on Mount Everest After a Massive Avalanche
According to reports in The Himalayan Times and website Everest Chronicle, three Sherpa climbers who were navigating the treacherous Khumbu Icefall were buried by an avalanche on Wednesday morning. The slide was triggered when a massive ice serac located on the ridg above the glacier collapsed--falling debris tumbled down and...
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April 12, 2023
Why an outdoor workout is better for you than indoors.
A new, small study of the neurological effects of “green exercise” - meaning physical activity done in nature - finds a short, leafy stroll improves working memory and concentration substantially more than completing the same brief walk inside. Washington Post
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April 11, 2023
4 Maps updates to help you explore U.S. national parks
This month, four new updates are coming to Google Maps on iOS and Android to help you find the information you need when you head to a national park — all in one place. With these updates, everything from finding your way around a park to discovering things to do...
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April 10, 2023
Lululemon, Patagonia Lead Activewear Brands In Resale Popularity
Lululemon is the second most popular brand in resale, according to ThredUp’s 11th Annual Resale Report. Other activewear brands that made its Top 20 Most Popular Brands In Resale include Patagonia, at No. 6; Vuori, in 10th place; and The North Face, at 18. ThredUp’s study, based on research conducted...
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April 10, 2023
Tesla Goes Glamping: Meet the ‘Tentsla’
The tent — dubbed the Tentsla — smashed its modest Kickstarter goal and could be an interesting option for Tesla owners looking to explore the great outdoors. The tent inflates with around a hundred strokes on a manual pump. And, Tentsla claims, it’s water- and wind-resistant. It also works with...
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April 10, 2023
Campground Demand Skyrocketing With Less Than A Year Until 2024 Total Eclipse — What You Need To Know
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, dubbed “The Great American Eclipse,” will stretch across the United States from Texas up to Maine, and then on into Canada. The duration of totality will be a staggering 4 minutes and 27 seconds, according to Great American Eclipse. Travel Awaits
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April 9, 2023
15 Luxury Campsites for People Who Love the Outdoors — But Not Everything That Comes With It
If you like the sound of glamping, but don't want to do all the planning yourself, there are a number of campsites throughout North America that will cater luxury and comfort to your liking. Here are a few of the best places to go glamping in the USA and beyond....
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April 9, 2023
Triad Investment Management Increases Stake in THOR Industries, Capitalizing on Emerging Opportunities in Construction Industry
Triad Investment Management, a New Jersey-based investment firm, recently increased its stake in THOR Industries, Inc. by 7.5% during the fourth quarter of last year. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its investment portfolio and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the construction industry. According...
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April 9, 2023
Sandusky: Floating village of tiny houseboats going up this summer
This May, Sandusky will become home to a floating tiny houseboat village, courtesy of a group known as SolStay. Formerly known as Fireside Lodging, the houseboat village will be the next in SolStay’s line of “glamping” sites, Lisa said. Glamping, short for glorified camping, has taken the lodging world by...
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April 8, 2023
Outdoor camping in luxury? Glamping coming to Alabama state parks
The first glamping park will be Wind Creek State Park on Lake Martin near Alexander City beginning April 21. Other state parks that will soon add glamping sites are Chewacla near Auburn by mid-May, Lake Guntersville by Memorial Day, and Cheaha (near Anniston), DeSoto (near Fort Payne) and Monte Sano...
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April 5, 2023
Could opposition to camping derail the $40-million Bowen Island park and campground?
Eight months ago, Metro Vancouver announced they planned to buy the land at Cape Roger Curtis from a developer for $40 million, with the intention of turning it into a regional park and campground. Today, the project is in serious jeopardy, with a series of local and regional meetings happening...
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April 4, 2023
Fun Town RV Acquires Kansas Dealership
Texas-based Fun Town RV, the largest towable RV dealer in the Lone Star Stage, has acquired Central RV in 0ttawa, Kansas. Fun Town’s new store is located 45 minutes outside Kansas City and will be equipped as a full-service dealership with RV sales, iervice and parts. It’s the first store...
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April 1, 2023
Trail running events contribute microplastic pollution to conservation and wilderness areas
Clothing and footwear designed for trail running shed microplastics (MPs) during use. Trail running events may therefore present a significant source of MP pollution in conservation and wilderness areas. Microplastics may present long-term risks to biodiversity and endemic plant and animal species in such areas. In this study, we used...
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March 31, 2023
Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer To Acquire Boardriders
Boardriders has long been rumored to be on the selling block. In early March, Bloomberg reported that Authentic Brands was nearing a deal to acquire the company for $1.3 billion. A Moody’s report published in late February indicated that Authentic had arranged financing to support an acquisition. Authentic said the acquisition...
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March 31, 2023
Report: EV Battery Market Worth $134.6B by 2027
According to global market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the electric vehicle (EV) battery market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19% from the $56.4 billion it was worth in 2022 to $134.6 billion by 2027. The growth of the EV battery market can be attributed to...
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March 30, 2023
We Could See Another Resort Ban Snowboarding
The upcoming resort may enter a partnership that taps Deer Valley Resort to manage the slopes, local publication Park Record reported. That would result in Deer Valley’s “no-snowboard” policy carrying over to the new area. The Inertia
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March 30, 2023
Report on Outdoor Industry Sales Trends
Julia Day of Circana (formerly NPD Group) discusses outdoor sales trends, why now is the time for innovation, and top-selling brands and items in the outdoor market. The time is ripe for brands to release innovative products, and activewear brands are rising to the top of key categories over traditional...
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March 30, 2023
Hiking ‘Exoskeleton’ Surpasses $1M in Crowdfunding With Wild Claims
According to the company’s extensive Kickstarter pitch, the one-horsepower wearable device “offsets 30 kg (66 lbs.) of weight,” with 14 AI sensors that help it contour to your movements. It packs down to 6.5 L and assists for over 12 miles on a full charge. Hiking, trail running, and mountaineering...
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March 30, 2023
Arches National Park implements timed entry system for visitors
Starting Saturday, April 1, 2023, Arches National Park will implement a pilot, temporary, timed entry system to access the park. From April 1 to October 31, 2023, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, visitors will need to purchase a timed entry reservation in advance to enter the park. RV...
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March 29, 2023
Exercise May Help Counteract the Toll of Poor Sleep
In an ideal world, experts say, you would get both ample exercise and ample sleep. But a new study suggests that exercise could potentially help counteract the health consequences of not getting a proper amount of sleep. DNYUZ
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March 28, 2023
Infographic: Get To Know The 2022 New RV Buyers
First-time RV buyers in 2022 continued the trend of younger and more diverse buyers entering the RV lifestyle. While the love of road trips, wanting to use an RV as an basecamp for other outdoor recreation, and traveling in comfort continue to be top reasons for purchasing an RV, for...
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March 28, 2023
Lost Some Gear? YETI ‘Craigslost’ Campaign Will Replace It (And Sweeten the Deal)
There is nothing more disheartening than losing your outdoor gear. Whether it’s stolen, accidentally left behind, or lost in a horrific accident, the feeling is always the same when you realize your equipment is gone: total defeat, with a dash of frustration. YETI understands this. It’s why the brand, made...
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March 28, 2023
If You Can Only Exercise On Weekends, That’s Still Great For Your Health, A Study Suggests
The “weekend warrior” exercise pattern once dismissed by experts as not quite good enough may not be so bad after all. A study in this week’s JAMA Network Open finds that people who walk 8,000 or more steps a day once or twice a week achieve cardiovascular benefits and lower...
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March 27, 2023
Gary Fisher Does E-Bikes: Mountain Bike Pioneer Launches ‘Morelle’ Brand
With a new company called Morelle, mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher claims to have developed a line of e-bikes far superior to the market's current offerings.