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April 14, 2023
The Grand Canyon Received Historic Snowfall. Now Rim-to-Rim Season Is in Peril
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will remain closed until June 2, the National Park Service announced this week, driving a hatchet into the respective plans of rim-to-rim runners and thru-hikers on the Arizona Trail. Outside Online
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April 12, 2023
Three Climbers Are Missing on Mount Everest After a Massive Avalanche
According to reports in The Himalayan Times and website Everest Chronicle, three Sherpa climbers who were navigating the treacherous Khumbu Icefall were buried by an avalanche on Wednesday morning. The slide was triggered when a massive ice serac located on the ridg above the glacier collapsed--falling debris tumbled down and...
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April 12, 2023
Why an outdoor workout is better for you than indoors.
A new, small study of the neurological effects of “green exercise” - meaning physical activity done in nature - finds a short, leafy stroll improves working memory and concentration substantially more than completing the same brief walk inside. Washington Post
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April 11, 2023
4 Maps updates to help you explore U.S. national parks
This month, four new updates are coming to Google Maps on iOS and Android to help you find the information you need when you head to a national park — all in one place. With these updates, everything from finding your way around a park to discovering things to do...
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April 10, 2023
Lululemon, Patagonia Lead Activewear Brands In Resale Popularity
Lululemon is the second most popular brand in resale, according to ThredUp’s 11th Annual Resale Report. Other activewear brands that made its Top 20 Most Popular Brands In Resale include Patagonia, at No. 6; Vuori, in 10th place; and The North Face, at 18. ThredUp’s study, based on research conducted...
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April 10, 2023
Tesla Goes Glamping: Meet the ‘Tentsla’
The tent — dubbed the Tentsla — smashed its modest Kickstarter goal and could be an interesting option for Tesla owners looking to explore the great outdoors. The tent inflates with around a hundred strokes on a manual pump. And, Tentsla claims, it’s water- and wind-resistant. It also works with...
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April 10, 2023
Campground Demand Skyrocketing With Less Than A Year Until 2024 Total Eclipse — What You Need To Know
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, dubbed “The Great American Eclipse,” will stretch across the United States from Texas up to Maine, and then on into Canada. The duration of totality will be a staggering 4 minutes and 27 seconds, according to Great American Eclipse. Travel Awaits
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April 9, 2023
15 Luxury Campsites for People Who Love the Outdoors — But Not Everything That Comes With It
If you like the sound of glamping, but don't want to do all the planning yourself, there are a number of campsites throughout North America that will cater luxury and comfort to your liking. Here are a few of the best places to go glamping in the USA and beyond....
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April 9, 2023
Triad Investment Management Increases Stake in THOR Industries, Capitalizing on Emerging Opportunities in Construction Industry
Triad Investment Management, a New Jersey-based investment firm, recently increased its stake in THOR Industries, Inc. by 7.5% during the fourth quarter of last year. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its investment portfolio and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the construction industry. According...
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April 9, 2023
Sandusky: Floating village of tiny houseboats going up this summer
This May, Sandusky will become home to a floating tiny houseboat village, courtesy of a group known as SolStay. Formerly known as Fireside Lodging, the houseboat village will be the next in SolStay’s line of “glamping” sites, Lisa said. Glamping, short for glorified camping, has taken the lodging world by...
