Category Archives: Hiking

Crooked Water: Tuzigoot National Monument

Posted on January 22, 2012 by admin

For thousands of years, Verde Valley has been a human melting pot. Hunters and gatherers came first, searching for wild game and grasses. Traders followed, digging salt and minerals, and then settlers farming the fertile bottomlands. Perched atop a ridge … Continue reading →

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Congaree National Park: A Hidden Gem Expands

Posted on January 14, 2012 by admin

Congaree National Park is a relatively unknown park—a hidden jewel in the national park system. The National Park Service, Trust for Public Land, and Friends of Congaree Swamp, and others recently celebrated Congaree National Park’s 35-year history and the park’s … Continue reading →

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Donates to Texas State Parks

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Foundation board of trustees yesterday (January 12) voted to donate $500,000 to Texas State Parks, which are facing a $4.6 million revenue shortfall caused by heat, drought, wildfires, and a drop in park visitation. … Continue reading →

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Firefighters Fight Fire on Cumberland Island

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Firefighters from three agencies worked with hand tools Thursday (January 5) to fight a slow-moving wilderness fire that has burned on Cumberland Island National Seashore. After burning for more than a day, the fire covered 45 acres—or less than 1/10th … Continue reading →

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America’s State Parks Promote First Day Hikes

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

America’s State Parks announced that all 50 state park systems will sponsor free, guided First Day Hike Programs on New Year’s Day 2012. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year … Continue reading →

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DeLorme inReach Selected for Gear of the Year Award

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

DeLorme, an innovation leader in navigation technology, has announced that its new inReach Satellite Communicator has been chosen for a Gear of the Year award by Men’s Journal magazine. The inReach is a personal communication device that, for the first … Continue reading →

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Red Rock Country: Driving Schnebly Hill Road

Posted on December 3, 2011 by admin

Exploring Sedona’s beautiful red rock country on dirt roads is a time-honored tradition. Guided jeep tours are a popular means of exploring rugged canyons, visiting remote Indian ruins, and taking in fantastic scenery. You can also rent a jeep, or … Continue reading →

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Phoenix & Scottsdale Expand Land Preserves

Posted on September 25, 2011 by admin

The Arizona State Parks Board has awarded more than $40 million in grants to help Scottsdale and Phoenix cover the costs of acquiring lands for their respective land preserves, Arizona Republic recently reported. The cities have targeted more than 5,000 … Continue reading →

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Bare Facts on Bears

Posted on July 8, 2011 by admin

Grizzly Bear Kills Hiker in Yellowstone National Park A couple’s hike off South Rim Drive, south of Canyon Village and east of the park’s Grand Loop Road, Wednesday (July 6) morning, turned tragic when they surprised a grizzly bear sow … Continue reading →

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Georgia: New State Park Opens

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

During the past two years most states have cut state park spending, prioritizing other services such as education and health care. In May, California Gov. Jerry Brown announced plans to save money by closing up to 70 state parks. In Georgia, funding … Continue reading →

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