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...

April 1, 2023

Trail running events contribute microplastic pollution to conservation and wilderness areas

Clothing and footwear designed for trail running shed microplastics (MPs) during use. Trail running events may therefore present a significant source of MP pollution in conservation and wilderness areas. Microplastics may present long-term risks to biodiversity and endemic plant and animal species in such areas. In this study, we used...

March 29, 2023

Exercise May Help Counteract the Toll of Poor Sleep

In an ideal world, experts say, you would get both ample exercise and ample sleep. But a new study suggests that exercise could potentially help counteract the health consequences of not getting a proper amount of sleep. DNYUZ

March 28, 2023

Infographic: Get To Know The 2022 New RV Buyers

First-time RV buyers in 2022 continued the trend of younger and more diverse buyers entering the RV lifestyle. While the love of road trips, wanting to use an RV as an basecamp for other outdoor recreation, and traveling in comfort continue to be top reasons for purchasing an RV, for...

March 28, 2023

If You Can Only Exercise On Weekends, That’s Still Great For Your Health, A Study Suggests

The “weekend warrior” exercise pattern once dismissed by experts as not quite good enough may not be so bad after all. A study in this week’s JAMA Network Open finds that people who walk 8,000 or more steps a day once or twice a week achieve cardiovascular benefits and lower...

March 28, 2023

Chester Moore Examines Monster Speckled Trout Hybrids

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Speckled trout (spotted seatrout) are the most important inland sportfish on the Gulf Coast. The pursuit of true trophy trout is the obsession of many anglers and drives much of the equipment sold to anglers in the region. Higher Calling Wildlife founder and podcast host Chester Moore recently...