April 1, 2024

Social Media Driving Force Behind Increased Visits to National Parks

A new study from Georgia Tech's School of Economics is the first to tie high levels of social media exposure to increased visitors to the U.S. National Parks — and the increased crowding and ecological damage they bring with them. Casey Wichman, an associate professor of economics, found that parks with...

March 29, 2024

Ski-Related ER Visits Are Up 50% In California; LA News Outlets Blame Weed, Alcohol, and Selfie Sticks

According to data from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information, ski-related ER visits in California rose 50 percent between 2016 and 2022. However, the number of people hitting the slopes remained mostly the same throughout that period. According to the Times, some 6,000 people went from the slopes to an emergency...

March 28, 2024

Oregon Campers More Likely to Camp Alone, and for Free

PORTLAND, Ore., March 28, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, found in its 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma that a third (33.5%) of Oregon campers camped alone in 2023, a rate that’s 12% higher than the...

March 27, 2024

Moosehill Outdoor Clothing: Embracing the Comfort of Nature

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Amidst the mounting stress of city life, our longing for nature has intensified. Whether under the blue sky, by a clear lake, or within the green forest, outdoor sports enthusiasts consistently discover inner peace and freedom. Throughout this journey, comfortable outdoor clothing is indispensable. Moosehill, a brand specializing in outdoor sports apparel for nearly...

March 27, 2024

Washington Campers More Likely to Camp with Family, Pets

PORTLAND, Ore., March 27, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, found in its 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma that Washington campers were nearly 13% more likely to camp with kids than the national average in 2023....

March 26, 2024

Regular exercise is associated with less insomnia, study shows

“Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short,” said lead study author Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir, sleep expert and part time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University. The study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open looked at data from more than...

March 26, 2024

California Campgrounds Are the Second-Most Competitive in the U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, found in its 2024 Camping Report presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma that California campers were nearly 30% more likely than campers nationwide to encounter sold-out campgrounds. California is among...

March 20, 2024

World Happiness Report 2024

In this World Happiness Report, the focus is on the happiness of people at different stages of life. In the seven ages of man in Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the later stages of life are portrayed as deeply depressing. But happiness research shows a more nuanced picture, and one...

March 19, 2024

The 2024 Glampy Awards: The Dyrt Recognizes the Top 10 Glamping Destinations in the U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore., March 19, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the winners of the 2024 Glampy Awards. Now in its third year, the Glampys recognize and honor the most unique and innovative glampground destinations throughout the United States....

March 12, 2024

Camp Curious: Two-Thirds of Americans Say They Want to Camp in Next 3 Years

PORTLAND, Ore., March 12, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that nearly two out of three Americans say they are at least somewhat interested in camping in the next three years. Last year 84.8 million people — about...