May 18, 2023

2023 Vacation Cost Comparison Study

A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation travel, even when factoring in fuel prices and the cost of RV ownership. RVIA

May 10, 2023

5 times harder to find camping, says 2023 Camping Report

PORTLAND, Ore., May 9, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has found that it was nearly five times more difficult to find an available campsite in 2022 than it was in 2019. According to the 2023 Camping Report, last year was...

May 4, 2023

Flooding and natural disasters affect plans of 1 in 5 campers

PORTLAND, Ore., May 4, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, found in its 2023 Camping Report that 18.1 percent of campers changed or canceled plans due to flooding and natural disasters last year. Certainly many campers will be facing a similar...

May 1, 2023

Everything You Know About Muscle Cramping is Wrong

Ask any endurance athlete who has experienced cramping during training or a race, and they’ll have a story similar to Moore’s. Cramps can be mild or severe, fluttery or full-on, located in one muscle or many. And while one triathlete may swear they’ve found the solution, another might find that...

April 26, 2023

Exercise May Help People Cut Back on Drugs and Alcohol, Study Suggests

A new research review suggests physical activity may also help people cut back on drug and alcohol use. Adding physical activity to traditional treatment for substance-use disorder seems to lead to better results, says review co-author Florence Piché, a doctoral candidate in physical activity at the University of Montreal. Time

April 20, 2023

Bajío Sunglasses Expands Spring 2023 Collection With New Ozello Eco-Conscious Frames

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (April 20, 2023) - Bajío Sunglasses, maker of blue-light filtering, sustainably-made, performance sunglasses that are built to save the world’s saltwater flats and estuaries, is proud to announce that it has officially added Ozello to its spring 2023 collection. This new style was named after one...

April 20, 2023

The National Park Service Is One of the Worst Places to Work in the Federal Government, a New Survey Suggests

For a lot of outdoorsy Americans, working for the National Park Service—whether as a ranger, an administrator, or one of their witty social media managers—is the dream. But according to a newly-released survey from the Partnership for Public Service, the national parks might not be a dream job for applicants...

April 19, 2023

Anglers Should Be Aware of Lady Bird Lake Deaths

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Four mysterious deaths on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake has stirred much fear and speculation about what’s happening in the Texas capital. Dark Outdoors podcast host and investigator Chester Moore said the scenario is similar to other water-related deaths around the country. “It got my attention because it’s in...

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

April 11, 2023

New NetVirta/Harris Poll: 78% of American Consumers Ages 18-44 Indicate They Would Likely Use Smartphone 3D Scanning App to Find Correct Footwear/Apparel Size When Shopping Online

BOSTON (April 11, 2023)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Online shopping has been around for 20 years, yet consumers still struggle to find the right size in clothing and footwear. Existing solutions like size charts and quiz-based size recommendation tools do not significantly alleviate the problem; in fact, more than 60% of consumers buy more...