The New York Times put together this comprehensive article with details on many popular summer camping spots at U.S. National Parks. They have included info on making reservations. Camping is getting to be quite popular in this tough economy, so we all have to book early to ensure we get camping spots! New York Times …
Today the Wall Street Journal published a fantastic article about the exciting adventure sport of extreme kayaking. It is amazing to learn about the risks these adventure seekers take, but the thrills they get from their stunts. Plus, check out the sidebar on the left hand side of the article to learn about some top …
North Face is sponsoring a contest in honor of National Camping Month! (don’t you love how every month is now a special month?) You can win a trip to Moab for 2 including gear, rafting trip, etc.. Runners up can win North Face $50 gift cards. Don’t need to buy anything to enter, so no …
Last week the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, designated 22 new trails. Just in time for the summer hiking season! 525 miles of trails! The press release from the National Park Service lists all the locations: Press Release from NPS on 22 National Recreation Trails
This is great for kids! REI is sponsoring a program called “Passport to Adventure”, where kids age 5-12 can pick up a free adventure journal at an REI store, and earn a certificate of completion and cool pair of multifunction binoculars or 4 function whistle! I just saw the movie Up last weekend and …
Send in up to 2 photos by Aug 31 to Travel Essentials. 1st prize is $250 gift certificate to Travel Essentials. Travel Essentials Photo Contest Entry
Canon is sponsoring a photo contest called “Canon Photography in the Parks”. Grab your camera and get outside and take a hike! There will be 2 grand prize winners (adult and teen), and they’ll win a 5 day trip to a National Park for 2 people, plus a great Canon camera. There are more …
The Gene Autry Museum in Los Angeles is hosting a fantastic exhibit on the history of rockclimbing in Yosemite from June 12 – October 4, 2009.
The U.S. Forest Service and The Ad Council are sponsoring a National Get Outdoors Day this Saturday! Sounds like a lot of fun. Let’s Get Outside!! National Get Outdoors Day
The National Park Service is offering free entry at the 147 national parks that charge admission on June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16! Now that’s a great deal! USA Today article discussing free admission to the National Parks Here’s a link to the National Park Service announcement: National Park’s Fee-Free Weekends And, …