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January 5, 2021
Garmin Acquires Provider Of Emergency Monitoring And Response Services
Garmin International and Garmin Services announced the acquisition of all the assets of GEOS Worldwide Limited and its subsidiaries, which operates the International Emergency Response Coordination Center, the nerve center for SOS rescue efforts. SGB Media
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January 5, 2021
Most Fitness-Friendly Places for 2021
To locate the most fitness-friendly places for 2021, Smart Asset compared 301 metropolitan areas across the following metrics: percentage of residents who walk or bike to work, fitness professionals per 10,000 workers, fitness establishments per 10,000 establishments, the percentage of restaurants that are fast-food establishments and the average wage of...
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January 4, 2021
Why Camping World Holdings Surged 84.1% in 2020
Shares of Camping World Holdings soared as the coronavirus pandemic caused people to get back to nature and away from the crowds. Nasdaq
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January 4, 2021
Safety issues mount as skiers hit backcountry in pandemic
Skiers and snowboarders flocked to the backcountry almost immediately after resorts across the country shut down last spring because of the coronavirus. Associated Press
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January 4, 2021
How Arc’teryx parkas and Salomon hiking boots became high fashion
Urban guys are wearing technical outdoor gear from brands like Patagonia, And Wander and the North Face. They look like they could summit Everest—but they’re probably just running to Starbucks. WSJ [paywall]
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January 4, 2021
Every day that the National Parks are free in 2021
There's no better way to celebrate these holidays than by exploring our public lands. Outside
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January 4, 2021
Tokyo 2020 domestic sponsors agree to contract extensions for 2021
Although a poll finding that a majority of the Japanese public oppose holding the Games in 2021, organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that all 68 domestic sponsors have agreed in principle to extend their contracts for the delayed event. SportsPro
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December 29, 2020
Native American Man Tased by Park Ranger Says He Was Off Trail to Maintain Social Distance
Darrell House, a Native American and Marine veteran, posted a video of the incident, which occurred while he was hiking at the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico, on his Instagram page. Newsweek
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December 29, 2020
RV LIFE: 7 Best YouTube Channels for New RV Owners
There is no shortage of RV channels on YouTube to help educate RVers. Here are the picks for the best YouTube channels for new RV owners, as compiled by Patrick Buchanan for a report published by RV LIFE.
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December 28, 2020
Echelon Fitness Raises $65 Million
The financing is led by Goldman Sachs Growth, along with participation from existing investor, North Castle Partners. Echelon produces over 30 live classes daily and offers a library of nearly 5,000 on-demand, led by its team of trainers. SGB Media
