The month of July has been designated by Congress as Park and Recreation Month since it’s inception in 1985. Started as way to get people to enjoy the outdoors and live an active, healthy lifestyle, last year the designation was updated and revised.
Monthly Archives: June 2010
Bear canisters for rent in the Nevada backcountry
The US Forest Service is making an effort to eliminate the accidental feeding of bears in the backcountry by selling and renting bear canisters to hikers and backpackers.
Forest fires burning in Great Sand Dunes and Rocky Mountain National Parks
Summer is officially here and with that comes the danger of forest fires. Two forest fires are burning in the national parks right now, damaging a total of about 7,000 acres (at last count).
Road to Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier opening early
The road that leads to the Sunrise area of Mt. Rainier National Park will open on Friday, June 25, a week early. The White River Campground will also open this Friday. For those unfamiliar with the Sunrise area, it’s the highest point (at 6,400 feet above sea level) that you can reach by car in…
Upcoming Seattle-area events
For those in the Seattle area, here are a few upcoming events worth checking out.
Woman falls 20 feet into hole at Mt. Rainier National Park
On Friday evening, a woman (no name, age, or hometown were released) fell approximately 20 feet into what was initially described as a “sinkhole” in the parking lot near the Jackson Visitor Center in Paradise, sustaining multiple injuries. Rangers rescued the woman by descending via ropes down into the hole and hoisting her back to…
Conflict over new CIEDRA bill in Congress
In the latest wilderness related legislation, Rep. Mike Simpson (Idaho, R) is attempting to re-introduce HR 222, CIEDRA (Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act) and it is causing quite a stir. Conservationists and recreationists are on either side of the bill, which, if passed, would designate 312,000 acres of wilderness. However, it would also…
Weird: Painting mountains to restore glaciers
In what has to be the strangest news I’ve read all day, the BBC comes out with a story about a man painting a mountain. Eduardo Gold of Peru, is painting up to 3 Peruvian mountains with a combination of lime, egg white, and water to reflect light back into space. His idea is that…
Review: Lowa Tempest QC
Looking for a hiking boot a little bit more substantial than your light hiking shoes but don’t need the high cut of traditional hiking boots? Lowa recently introduced a 3/4-cut version of their popular Tempest style hiking shoe for women and we took them for a spin on some recent hikes. Read more for our full review.
Trail Report: Granite Mountain
One of the most spectacular hikes within an hour of Seattle. However, it’s not an easy one.