Industry Events vs. Real Dirt Every January, headlines out of Denver buzz with phrases like “reimagining outdoor experience” or “next-gen gear innovation.” Meanwhile, real adventurers, the ones actually scrubbing sand off their boots and duct-taping maps to...
Shutdown Trails: What the 2025 Federal Government Shutdown Means for National Parks & Outdoor Users Picture this: You’re geared up at dawn, boots laced tight, backpack slung over your shoulder, ready to conquer that rugged trail in Yellowstone or weave...
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 Our national parks are currently weighed down by red tape, outdated contracts, stringent...
