September 5, 2025

Survey: Glamping Demand Matches Tent Camping For First Time

Based on insights from more than 550 campers nationwide, the study shows that 29 percent of all respondents now select glamping as their first choice stay—an increase of five percentage points over 2024, and the first time this category equals the proportion who choose traditional tents. SGB MEDIA

August 31, 2025

Beet juice secretly helps older adults lower blood pressure in just two weeks

The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers at the University of Exeter conducted the study, published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, comparing responses between...

August 28, 2025

The Deadliest Canyon in the U.S. Is in This National Park—Here Are 3 Safety Tips, According to Experts

Certain parks are more dangerous than others, and Texas' Big Bend National Park is among the worst, coming in as the deadliest canyon in America, according to data compiled by tour company Antelope Canyon and shared with Travel + Leisure. TRAVEL + LEISURE

August 26, 2025

New Report Uncovers Workforce Challenges and Opportunities in Maine’s Outdoor Industry

PORTLAND, Maine (August 26, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/  – A new statewide survey of 100 Maine-based outdoor companies and organizations offers fresh insights into the state’s $3.4 billion outdoor recreation economy. In collaboration with Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) and the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, the 2025 Workforce Needs and Assessment...

August 25, 2025

Heatwaves are making people age faster, study suggests

Repeated exposure to heatwaves is accelerating ageing in people, according to a study. The impact is broadly comparable with the damage smoking, alcohol use, poor diet or limited exercise can have on health, the researchers said. Extreme temperatures are increasingly common owing to the climate crisis, potentially causing widespread and...

August 20, 2025

Yellowstone RV camping drops nearly 30% this summer

Yellowstone National Park remains one of the busiest parks in the country, but this summer brought a surprise for RVers. According to the National Park Service stats page, “Yellowstone National Park saw a decrease of nearly 30% in recreational vehicles compared to the same period last year in July.” The...

August 20, 2025

Outdoor Recreation Was More Popular Than Ever in 2024, Report Finds

Americans got out more—and more often—in 2024, according to a newly-released report from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), an industry trade association that specializes in outdoor research, advocacy and sustainability,  According to the group’s annual Outdoor Participation Trends Report, last year outdoor recreation participation grew by 3 percent despite signs of...

August 20, 2025

HydraPak Continues Leadership in Race Waste Reduction by Commissioning Study Confirming the Efficacy of Refillable Cup Systems

Oakland, CA (August 20, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Deepening their commitment to sustainability, HydraPak, the global leader in performance hydration, commissioned Marcel Altenburg MSC MA, a renowned crowd dynamics expert, to conduct a first-of-its-kind aid station logistics and racer flow analysis. The study focused on comparing the efficiency of HydraPak’s Sustainable...

August 19, 2025

Are Marathons and Extreme Running Linked to Colon Cancer? – The New York Times

The rate of advanced adenomas was much higher than that seen among adults in their late 40s in the general population, which ranges from 4.5 percent to 6 percent, according to recent studies The figure among extreme runners was even higher than the 12 percent rate among Alaska Natives, who are unusually prone to...

August 14, 2025

US Alcohol Consumption Hits Record Low Amid Wellness Shift

Last call may soon take on a new meaning, as U.S. alcohol consumption falls to a record low, with 53% of Americans now viewing moderate drinking (defined as one or two drinks a day) as bad for health, according to new Gallup findings. Athletech NEWS