A tragedy has struck the Utah canyoneering community. Three friends – David Bell, Jeannine Skinner, and Peter On – lost their lives in a Sierra Nevada rappelling accident on Friday night. The group of 13 were exploring the “Seven Teacups” area...
The sudden collapse of “Double Arch” over Lake Powell on August 8 serves as a stark reminder of the impermanence of even the most enduring natural formations. The cause of the collapse of this renowned arch, which dates back to either the Triassic or Jurassic periods,...
The American Rescue Plan receives a $1.4 million investment from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support the development of tourism in Smitters, West Virginia. WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced that the Economic Development...
Love him or hate him; Trump can see room for improvement in the National Park System. Improvements in the NPS system will only make the best National Park experiences better. Our national parks are currently weighed down by red tape, outdated contracts, stringent...
There is an inherent danger in the canyoneering environment. Even the relaxed family-friendly canyons that are packed every day of the week during the spring and summer seasons. Unfortunately, nature gives us harsh reminders of the danger of the activity, and Monday,...
I know it is old news about White Sands becoming a national park, but the past three years have seen national monuments made smaller, and I just wanted to make sure the announcement was actually solid before I blew the proverbial horn of outdoor enthusiasm. So let me...
