Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City was a good place to be Thursday. It was snowing in the mountains while I was inside cruising aisle upon aisle of outdoor products. The 2012 products are exciting and the takeaway for snowshoes: technology and … Continue reading
Snowshoes.com, an online guide to staying active in winter, announced the launch of the Snowshoes.com Get Going! Workshops at select REI stores nationwide. The workshops are designed for everyone from first-timers looking for assistance on choosing a snowshoe or dressing … Continue reading
With 395 parks across the country consisting of over 84 million acres, there are endless adventures custom-made for kids of all ages in America’s national parks. In honor of National Public Lands Day on September 24, when national parks across the country will waive their entrance fees, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have unveiled ten great ways for kids to get out and … Continue reading
Coffee Cats coffee shop in Taos, New Mexico is drawing a lot of attention for serving up powerful drinks on the rocks, literally. Whether it’s coffee or tea you’d prefer, you can order it with a side of amethyst or jasper stones or combine several natural stones designed to heal, energize, reduce skepticism, and everything in between.“Natural stones have energy which is why many people love this n… Continue reading
Oboz invites you to lace up your shoes or boots, and get out and take a hike.The Bozeman, Mont. outdoor footwear company has put forth a challenge: Simply go for a hike between May 23 and July 8. Oboz will plant a tree for every hike logged on Bolder – a website devoted creating a collective community around positive challenges and rewards benefiting health, fitness, the environment, community and… Continue reading
Confined to an office cube? Working overtime? Constantly on call and online? Multitasking while trying to multitask? It’s time to reclaim playtime and escape to the outdoors for a much-needed break. KEEN Footwear officially proclaims “Recess is Back.”At a time when the world is moving further into the digital age, people are becoming more disconnected from the outdoors, and the nation is experienc… Continue reading
Just a day before Earth Day and recognizing Colorado’s unique outdoor heritage, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a proclamation recognizing April 21, 2011 as Colorado Outdoor Stewardship Day during a ceremony at the Capitol. “We commend the Gov. Hickenlooper for his leadership in protecting our public lands and believe that his action can be a model for other states,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, president… Continue reading
Cascade Designs has donated mattresses, water reservoirs and dry storage bags to Operation USA, assisting to meet the basic needs of up to 4,000 citizens in the aftermath of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.Working with a well-established network of local partners—including Peace Winds Japan and Second Harvest—Operation USA is focusing its efforts on supporting communities that may be ov… Continue reading
The Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC) released a 60-second public service announcement (PSA) on adaptive sports. This PSA showcases the resilient spirit, competitive nature and physical abilities of wounded warriors through adaptive sports.“The wounded soldiers I’ve met are not discouraged by their injuries,” said Brig. Gen. Darryl Williams, Commander of the Warrior Transition Command. “Instea… Continue reading
The U.S. Forest Service reduced the risk of wildfire to communities and natural resources on nearly 3 million acres of National Forest System lands across the country in 2010, according to Congressional testimony today by U.S. Forest Chief Tom Tidwell.The agency exceeded its 2010 goal to reduce wildfire risk on 2.3 million acres by completing work on more than 2.94 million acres, approximately the… Continue reading
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