Archives

2012
Jan
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Major changes to the Half Dome permit system go into effect this year
“Since the permit system for climbing the cables on Half Dome was established two years ...”
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Trail Etiquette 101: A primer on when to yield to other trail users
“This week we've partnered with Leave No Trace to share some of their top tips ...”
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An unfortunate turn of events in the land down under
“This past weekend, a lost hiker, while awaiting rescue inadvertantly sparked a brushfire in Australia's ...”
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US bans new mining claims near Grand Canyon...for the next 20 years
“In a landmark decision made this week, the Obama administration has formally banned new hard ...”
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Where to send condolences for Mt Rainier Ranger Anderson's family
“As I'm sure most of you have heard, a Rainier National Park Ranger was murdered ...”
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2011
Dec
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks gearing up for winter season activities
“On Thursday, December 15th, both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks will be open to ...”
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Columbia Sportswear recalls battery-operated Omni-Heat jackets
“Columbia Sportswear made a big push this year with the introduction of their Omni-Heat line ...”
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Stevens Pass Ski Area sold
“It appears that much like the banking industry, the ski resort industry in the greater ...”
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Review: Primus Primetorch 1010 flashlight
“Whenever I go hiking, I am always carrying a light source of some sort. It's ...”
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Nov
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Backcountry trails re-open in Bandelier National Monument after devastating fire and floods
“After a rough summer season, Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico is finally beginning ...”
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Banff Mountain Film Fest making its way through Washington
“Every year, a selection of films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival get compiled and ...”
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Should Yellowstone NP add more lodging to the Old Faithful area?
“Old Faithful is by far the most popular visitor destination within Yellowstone National Park, but ...”
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NPS releases "Vital Signs" report for Yellowstone NP
“Since 2008, Yellowstone National Park has partnered with the Yellowstone Center for Resources (YCR) to ...”
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Washington's Discover Pass not meeting revenue expectations
“It's been almost six months since legislators in Olympia, Washington enacted the Discover Pass--the $30 ...”
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NPCA releases "Made in America" report on the future of our parks
“Today, the NPCA released "Made in America: Investing in National Parks for Our Heritage and ...”
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Fort Monroe becomes 396th unit of the NPS
“On November 1, 2011, President Obama designated Fort Monroe in Virgina as a National Monument, ...”
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Last chance of the season to see Old Faithful and other Yellowstone attractions
“Roads that lead to some of Yellowstone National Park's most popular tourist attractions (Old Faithful ...”
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Review: High Gear Axio Mini watch
“When on the search for a new watch, the task can be pretty daunting with ...”
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Federal court upholds Clinton-era ban on national forest roadbuilding
“On Friday, a federal judge upheld the national forest roadless rule, declaring it legal. The ...”
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National Geographic and NPS team up for a 24-hour "BioBlitz" in Saguaro NP
“Last week, thousands of people participated in a special event organized by both National Geographic ...”
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National Park fee-free days for 2012 announced
“This week, the National Park Service announced all of the days that will be fee-free ...”
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NPS releases resource study of San Gabriel Mountains and Watershed
“The big buzz in NPS news is the possibility that over 700,000 acres of land ...”
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3 California State Parks will stay open next year thanks to the NPS
“As many as 70 of California's State Parks are still facing closure due to ongoing ...”
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Mysterious grizzly bear death outside of Yellowstone under investigation
“Just a few miles south of Yellowstone National Park, federal agents from the US Fish ...”
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Prepare for intermittent road closures in Grand Teton NP
“It's that time of year again, when the Hawthorne berries ripen in Grand Teton National ...”
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Falling trees force closure of Trail of 100 Giants
“Over the weekend, two giant sequoias fell side by side onto the Trail of 100 ...”
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Search for missing Kings Canyon hiker resolved
“After days of searching for a missing hiker in Kings Canyon National Park, the search ...”
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Sep
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Restoring the Santa Cruz Island wetlands
“The National Park Service is embarking on a major restoration project on Santa Cruz Island ...”
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Yosemite Climbing Association "Yosemite Facelift" event this week
“September 20-25 marks the eight annual "Facelift" event in Yosemite National Park. The event is ...”
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Don't forget--your national parks are fee-free this Saturday!
“National Public Lands Day is just around the corner and to celebrate, the NPS is ...”
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Documenting the sounds of nature in Crater Lake National Park
“Its the age old question--if a tree falls in the forest, does it make a ...”
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Public comment period opens for Denali climbing permit allocation
“Changes are most likely in store for the climbing permit system in Denali National Park ...”
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Major trail restoration project in Yosemite completed
“Visitors to Yosemite National Park will now be able to enjoy almost 75 miles of ...”
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National Park Service preparing for its 100-year birthday
“This year marks the 95th anniversary of the National Park Service, and preparations are already ...”
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Aug
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Give back by helping maintain your local trails
“Looking for a fun way to spend a weekend that also helps keep the trails ...”
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Gear Closet Giveaway: Sierra Designs Pyro 15 Sleeping Bag
NPCA's National Park Protection Project surpasses goal
“This past May, the NPCA launched a huge campaign: the National Park Protection Project. In ...”
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Kachess Ridge Hike Video
“We've wanted to add video to Daily Hiker for quite some time. I just recently ...”
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Gear Closet Giveaway Winner: Brunton Restore
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National Public Lands Day is coming up!
“Yesterday we made a brief mention of the upcoming celebration of National Public Lands Day ...”
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Save the date: ATC Family Hiking Day on September 24
“In just a few short weeks, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be launching a ...”
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Improving Los Padres Wilderness Trails...with the help of the CCC
“If you've visited Los Padres National Forest recently, you've probably noticed a marked improvement in ...”
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Envisioning the NPS Visitor Center of the future
“That's exactly what students will be doing in architecture colleges across the country. The NPS ...”
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Restoring the landscape after the Wallow Fire
“The Forest Service isn't wasting any time in restoration efforts after the devastating Wallow Fire ...”
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Kachess Ridge 360 Panorama
“We went up to Kachess Ridge yesterday and took some video and pictures. I wanted ...”
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US Forest Service Visitor's Report released: People love their National Forests
“This week, the US Forest Service released their National Visitor Use Monitoring report, illustrating the ...”
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Murre chicks hatch for the first time in 100 years on the Channel Islands
“A century ago, California Common Murre (Uria aalge californica) had disappeared from the Channel Islands. ...”
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Will backcountry permits in Great Smoky Mountains NP be changing?
“Last week, the National Park Service announced a proposal to change the management of backcountry ...”
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Changes coming to Daily Hiker: Who doesn't like free gear?
“Our goal here at Daily Hiker is to get people outside. We love hiking, but ...”
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Yellowstone National Park reaches 900,000+ visitors in July
“For the third year in a row, Yellowstone National Park has seen over 900,000 visitors ...”
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Hundreds of US State Parks on the chopping block
“Across the country, states are feeling the effects of the country's financial crisis. Unfortunately, one ...”
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10,000 acres of Montana wildlands now permanently protected
“Last week a deal was finalized to permanently protect 10,000 acres of Montana wildlands. The ...”
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Outdoor websites we like
“Instead of the usual Follow Friday on Twitter, I thought it would be a good ...”
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Utah's Wasatch Mountains selected for watershed protection pilot program
“The Wasatch Mountain area in Utah is one of five areas in the country selected ...”
Gear Closet Giveaway Winner
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Jul
31
Lodge Lake 360 View
“We've been experimenting with a few new ways to bring the outdoor experience to the ...”
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Grand Teton NP updates bear-watching guidelines
“Headed to Grand Teton National Park this summer? Take note--park officials have updated their bear-watching ...”
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Yosemite National Park harnessing the power of sunlight
“Yesterday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on the Yosemite National Park border to dedicate the ...”
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Lion wildfire leads to closures in and around Sequoia National Park
“The Lion Wildfire, which ignited on July 8th in Sequoia National Forest during a lightning ...”
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Crater Lake Rim Road is now completely open
“The snows from this past winter have lingered, with much of the western mountains still ...”
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Preserving the views of Yosemite...with a chainsaw?
“In Yosemite National Park, a controversy is brewing over a "Scenic Vista Management Plan" that ...”
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"Growing is Forever"
“It's Friday and we're mixing things up a bit. I stumbled across this amazing short ...”
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Follow-up story: Hidden Forest Cave vandals apprehended
“A few months ago, a huge amount of vandalism was discovered at Hidden Forest Cave ...”
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Mount Washington's Tuckerman Ravine trail closed for reconstruction
“If you're headed to New Hampshire to climb Mount Washington in the coming weeks, plan ...”
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Do you have a winter backcountry story to tell?
“If you do, the Backcountry Film Festival might be the venue for you. While snow-filled ...”
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The Amazing Feats of Animals: Dog survives huge leap off Mount Ellinor in the Olympics
“Every now and then it's nice to hear some good news. Last week on the ...”
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Future of the mining ban in Grand Canyon area at risk
“The current mining ban near the Grand Canyon (recently extended through December 20, 2011) will ...”
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Debate over the transfer of Giant Sequoia National Monument to Park Service
“Today, a critical decision will be made by those opposing the movement of Giant Sequoia ...”
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Olympic National Park to hikers: Don't pee on the trail
“After a hiker last year had a tragic encounter with a mountain goat in Olympic ...”
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Yellowstone River oil spill: Exxon claims pipeline buried far below
“Last Friday night, when an oil pipeline buried below the Yellowstone River burst, the river ...”
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Readers best trail recipe
“After a long day on the trail, nothing tastes better than a good meal at ...”
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14 New National Historic Landmarks Designated
“Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has added fourteen historic sites to the roster of National Historic ...”
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Trail Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potatoes
“I don't know about you, but I love a good loaded baked potato. Unfortunately, that's ...”
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It's about the experience, not the gear.
“When you think back to the last trip you took in the wilderness, what is ...”
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Jun
30
Demand Media partners with REI to integrate shopping and trails content
“Yesterday, Demand Media, the online publisher behind Trails.com, announced a three-year partnership with REI. According ...”
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Best trail recipe gets a Daily Hiker T-Shirt
“Summer is here and we're looking to take a backpacking trip. The problem is, prepackaged ...”
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What do you want to see on Daily Hiker in the future?
“In the spirit of yesterday's article on the secrets of outdoor blogging, I thought this ...”
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NPCA releases 2011 State of America’s National Parks
“Eleven years ago, the National Parks Conservation Association created the State of the Parks program ...”
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Columbia Sportswear goes after W.L. Gore
“Outdoor gear maker Columbia filed an antitrust complaint with the European Union. The company alleges ...”
The dirty little secret in outdoor blogging
“Something stinks in here... and it isn't my baselayer. We generally don't run many straight editorial ...”
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Save the date: Great American Backyard Campout
“Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Celebrate the outdoors by participating in the ...”
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NPS shuts down Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Services
“Were you planning on taking a train ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park on the ...”
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Half Dome cables going up today
“If you're lucky enough to have secured a permit for climbing the cables at Half ...”
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Mining ban in the Grand Canyon extended
“This week, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar extended the Grand Canyon mining ban that was set ...”
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Visit your National Parks free on the first day of summer!
“Summer is just around the corner, and to celebrate, the National Park Service is waiving ...”
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Newsflash: Thinning snowpack a result of global warming
“A new study on global warming confirms what many have believed for years: that the ...”
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Nevada's first black bear hunt mired in controversy
“For the first time in Nevada's history, the state will be allowing a black bear ...”
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Yosemite National Park revising campground reservation policies
“Scalping has become a huge problem in Yosemite National Park, both for campsites and the ...”
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Restoring the art of Red Rock Canyon
“When graffiti is found in places like Red Rock Canyon (as it was earlier this ...”
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Best wildlife photo gets a Daily Hiker t-shirt
“It's time for another t-shirt giveaway! This time around, we're looking for your wildlife photos. ...”
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Coronado National Forest closed to public while wildfires rage across Arizona
“As wildfires rage across parts of Arizona, Forest Service officials have closed Coronado National Forest ...”
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Accidents with animals on the rise in National Parks
“With visitation increasing in national parks across the country, Park Service officials are also seeing ...”
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Climber left for dead in the Himalaya
“Everest and the Himalaya have been a bit of a circus in recent years. Tales ...”
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BLM "Wild Lands" policy ditched
“Last December, when the Bureau of Land Management announced a new land management policy, aimed ...”
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Teva Mountain Games kick off today
“For the past ten years, Vail, Colorado has been the host to the Teva Mountain ...”
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May
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Half Dome Permits for September go on sale June 1
“Tomorrow morning, June 1st, at 7am PDT sharp, one of the last sets of permits ...”
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Bison headed back to Yellowstone after harsh winter
“This week, hundreds of bison were released into Yellowstone National Park after a winter being ...”
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US Forest Service announces fee-free days for 2011
“This year, the Forest Service will be waiving day-use fees across the country on three ...”
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Vandals destroy cave in Deschutes National Forest
“First Red Rocks, now this? Hidden Forest Cave, a popular destination in central Oregon's Deschutes ...”
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Save the date: 2nd Annual Northwest National Park Family Day
“Looking for a fun and family friendly event next month in the Pacific Northwest? If ...”
Funniest hiker photo gets a Daily Hiker T-shirt
“We've been busy here at Daily Hiker and realized it has been entirely too long ...”
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area to expand
“A stretch of land about seven miles south of San Francisco is slated to become ...”
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Happy Birthday, Parks Canada!
“Not sure how we missed this, but a big Happy Birthday goes out to Parks ...”
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The most endangered rivers in America
“This week American Rivers, a nonprofit organization that advocates protection and conservation of our country's ...”
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Bears: the new guard dogs
“While most people prefer to steer clear of bears, a man in British Columbia found ...”
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Get your hike on: Forest Service re-opens trails in Angeles National Forest
“Two years after the massive Station Fire that burned through more than 160,000 in and ...”
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World's tallest tree found in California
“Until now, the title of "World's Largest Tree" was held by the 369 foot tall ...”
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Discounted campsites during National Great Outdoors Month in June
“Are you planning a camping trip next month? Many campgrounds across the country will be ...”
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Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Colorado National Monument
“The National Park Service is inviting you to "step into history" and join the celebration ...”
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Snow may delay access to Half Dome at Yosemite
“Like the rest of the west coast, Yosemite has not been spared from the snow ...”
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$1.9 million awarded to family of boy killed by bear
“It's been almost four years since 11 year old Samuel Ives was killed by a ...”
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Best spring photo gets a Daily Hiker T-shirt
“We haven't had much of a spring around here, and I'm itching to get outside. ...”
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Review: Brooks Range Mountaineering Cirro Jacket
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Save the date: National Trails Day
“Though still a month away, there is still plenty of time to make plans for ...”
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Visitors get up close and personal for photo op with Old Faithful
“In more strange national park news this week, three people were ticketed at Yellowstone National ...”
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National Park Trivia: First person to answer gets a Daily Hiker shirt
“Still haven’t gotten a Daily Hiker T-shirt? Well, here’s your chance. This time around, we’re going ...”
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Unusual news of the day: Driver survives crash over South Rim of Grand Canyon
“It's not every day you hear weird news like this. On Monday evening, a (very ...”
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5 Point Film Fest
“Save the dates! If you'll be in or near Carbondale, Colorado from April 28-May 1, ...”
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Celebrate Earth Day in your National Parks
“Today is Earth Day and to celebrate, national parks across the country are holding special ...”
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Backcountry campsites temporarily closed in Big Bend NP due to fire danger
“A temporary closure of certain campsites has been called by Big Bend National Park Superintendent ...”
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Scalpers selling Yosemite camping permits
“A few people on our facebook page have noted that the permits for Yosemite camping ...”
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Bears waking up in Mammoth Lakes
“Spring is here, and with that, comes the end to a bear's hibernation. In Mammoth ...”
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Forest Service to repair roads in Mt Baker - Snoqualmie NF this summer
“This summer, Forest Service will be working to repair damaged roads caused by the many ...”
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Survey in Yellowstone yields new information for scientists
“A recent survey of the molten rock below the surface of Yellowstone National Park revealed ...”
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NPS adding water bottle filling stations throughout Grand Canyon NP
“With the height of tourist season at Grand Canyon National Park right around the corner, ...”
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Best winter photo gets a Daily Hiker T-shirt
“The weekend is almost here, and you know what that means. Time for another t-shirt ...”
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NWAC facing budget cuts in 2011
“In Washington State, the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC) will be part of the ...”
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Mountain pine beetle leads a path of destruction across North America
“The same mountain pine beetle that has already destroyed thousands of acres of lodgepole and ...”
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Save the dates: National Park Week is April 16-24
“It's that time of year again, when the National Park System waives entrance fees to ...”
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Dept of Fish and Game accused of inhumane treatment of mountain lions
“California's Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is feeling the heat lately for how they ...”
Mar
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Missoula residents' use of local trails above average
“A recent, localized study of trail usage in the Missoula, Montana area shows that residents ...”
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California district to ban smoking on hiking trails
“The Recreation and Parks District board in Pleasant Hill, California is planning to ban smoking ...”
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Best mountain photo gets a Daily Hiker t-shirt
“Another week has gone by and it’s time for another t-shirt giveaway! So, here’s the deal. ...”
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Over $100 million cut from Park Service's budget
“As Congress tries to rein-in the $1.5 trillion deficit, many agencies are going to feel ...”
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Nine waterways designated to receive restoration projects
“This week, as part of World Water Day America’s Great Waters Coalition designated nine waterways ...”
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Volunteers needed at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
“Looking to spend more time in a national park this year and live near Great ...”
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Forest service to close 132 miles of roads in Willamette National Forest
“Lack of funds is leading the US Forest Service to close 132 miles of roads ...”
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Open houses on the Merced River Plan At Yosemite National Park
“NPS officials at Yosemite National Park want to hear your opinions about the future management ...”
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Best hiker photo gets a Daily Hiker shirt
“Another week has gone by and it's time for another t-shirt giveaway! So, here’s the deal. ...”
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Review: Triple Aught Design Ranger LT
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Everest's snow and soil contains deadly heavy metals
“Researchers from the University of Southern Maine recently published a report that evaluated the contamination ...”
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Arc'Teryx Factory Sale - Spring 2011
“Have you had your eye on that hugely expensive Arc'Teryx jacket but haven't been able ...”
Mount Rainier climbing pass fee increase to go into effect
“For months now, the NPS has been discussing an increase in climbing fees in a ...”
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National parks in Hawaii and along West Coast brace for tsunami impact
“The after effects of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake on the coast of Japan are being ...”
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First round of Half Dome permits sell out in less than an hour
“If you were planning on climbing Half Dome this summer, you'll have to wait until ...”
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Best lake photo gets a Daily Hiker shirt
“Since our wiki t-shirt giveaway is a bit longer term, I figured it was time ...”
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Save the date: Washington Coastal Clean Up 2011
“This year the NPCA is organizing an annual coastal cleanup event on the Olympic Peninsula ...”
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5 Daily Hiker shirts up for grabs on our new wiki
“Looking to grab one of our sweet new Daily Hiker t-shirts? Well, here's your chance. You ...”
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Glacier National Park study looking for volunteers
“If you love the national parks and environmental sciences, then this  volunteer opportunity might just ...”
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Eastern cougars declared extinct
“After eight decades without a confirmed sighting, US Fish and Wildlife officials officially declared the ...”
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Wyoming Fish & Wildlife officials to appeal grizzly ruling
“Next week, a group of officials from Wyoming's Fish & Wildlife service will travel to ...”
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Google Street View expanding its reach to include more trails
“This week Google launched a huge collection of Street View images, but this collection gives ...”
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Green your gear: eco initiatives in the outdoor industry
“In recent years as new products are introduced, there has been a huge trend towards ...”
Feb
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Gridlock in Congress could shut down national parks
“The deadline to pass a spending bill in Congress is approaching rapidly, and if lawmakers ...”
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Outdoor filmmakers: Deadline for 2011 Mountainfilm Festival submissions is Monday
“Though the annual Mountainfilm Festival is still a few months away, the deadline for submissions ...”
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Should uranium be mined near Grand Canyon National Park?
“The Bureau of Land Management has recently opened a public comment period to address the ...”
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Maine Governor dismisses the dangers of BPA
“Maine's new governor, Paul LePage, is making headlines once again, this time over a comment ...”
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New Forest Service Forest Planning Rule proposed
“This month, progress was made in bringing the US Forest Service Forest Planning Rule into ...”
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Yellowstone bison to be slaughtered
“Every year, the harsh winters of Yellowstone National Park drive the bison away, in search ...”
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Trail projects in 10 states to be funded by National Park Service
“The National Park Service announced this month that this year eight projects were awarded a ...”
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National Park Trivia: First person to answer gets a Daily Hiker shirt
“Still haven’t gotten a Daily Hiker T-shirt? Well, here’s your chance. This time around, we’re going ...”
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Carbon River Road in Mt. Rainier National Park to be transformed
“After heavy floods in 2006 washed out part of the Carbon River Road in Mt. ...”
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Trail Recipe: One pot pasta & meat sauce ready in 10 minutes
“Ever have a hankering for some simple pasta with sauce on the trail? Me too. ...”
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WTA holds Hiker Lobby Day in Olympia
“On Wednesday this week, almost 100 hikers and outdoor enthusiasts organized by the Washington Trails ...”
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Celebrate the UN International Year of Forests
“The US Forest Service, in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters and the ...”
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Effort continues to protect Glacier National Park
“Even though it's early in the year, Montana's two US Senator's have already begun an ...”
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No new oil drilling in Wyoming National Forest
“There will be no oil or gas leases on 44,720 acres of the Bridger-Teton National ...”
Maine governor's environmental proposals draw heat
“Editor's note: Every now and then we run across a news article that may not ...”
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Washington outdoors groups concerned about potential recreation area closures
“Though details are still vague on specific legislative information, three Washington outdoors groups are preparing ...”
Update: Wild Bison from Yellowstone Shot
“Here's an update to our previous story about the wild bison allowed to roam outside ...”
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NatureBridge receives $4 Million from Google for Environmental Education
“This month, Google, Inc. awarded a $4 million grant to NatureBridge, a residential environmental education ...”
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National Park Trivia - Get a Daily Hiker T-Shirt
“Still haven't gotten a Daily Hiker T-shirt? Well, here's your chance. This time around, we're going ...”
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Funds spread thin for comittee that oversees bear can testing
“Ever wonder how your bear can was proven to be bear resistant? The Interagency Grizzly ...”
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Wild buffalo to roam free outside of Yellowstone National Park
“This week, government scientists will be driving a small number of wild buffalo from Yellowstone ...”
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Trail Recipe: Chili mac... that actually tastes like chili mac
“Ever had one of those freeze dried bagged foods that contained something that tasted nothing ...”
Review: Hi-Tec Sundance Peak Parka
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Trail Recipe: The best Pad Thai you'll ever eat from a Jetboil
“If there's one thing I hate while camping, it's bad food. Too many times we ...”
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Backcountry Access recalls Tracker2 avalanche beacons
“A recent discovery by the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patrol has led to the ...”
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Jan 2011 T-Shirt Giveaway
“Miss our last photo contest? Here's your chance at another one. This time around, we're ...”
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Yellowstone sets another visitor record in 2010
“This past year brought more visitors to many parks in the National Parks System, but ...”
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Report lists top 10 places to save for endangered species
“A recent report was published that outlines the top ten ecosystems that are being affected ...”
Readers' best pictures from 2010
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New lifts approved for Crystal Mountain ski resort in Washington
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Red Rock Canyon tagged by local gang members
“A hiker in Nevada's Red Rock Canyon came upon an unpleasant surprise when they spotted ...”
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Best photo gets a Daily Hiker t-shirt
“Looking to get one of our sweet Daily Hiker t-shirts? Well, we have a few ...”
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National Park Service announces fee-free days for 2011
“The National Park Service's ever-popular fee free days are back for 2011! The full list ...”
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January is learn to ski and snowboard month
“If you haven't already heard, January is officially national learn to ski and snowboard month. ...”
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Our thoughts on the BLM wilderness policy change
“For those of you that haven't heard, there was a fairly major change in the ...”
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NPS extends Jackson Hole Airport Lease
“The National Park Service announced last week that they have officially extended the Jackson Hole ...”
2010
Dec
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Upcoming outdoors-related events in the Pacific Northwest
“The new year is starting of with a full roster of events to keep you ...”
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Man arrested by NPS for exposing himself, bribes Ranger with yard work
“For those of you planning a trip to one of our National Parks in 2011, ...”
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Hiker survives 50 foot fall into icy waters
“Glen Onoko Falls is a popular, but treacherous trail near Lehigh Gorge State Park in ...”
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Thailand bans alcohol at their national parks
“For those of you saying 'forget the recession, I'm heading to Thailand!' remember to leave ...”
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Man punches 14-year old girl at Beaver Creek ski resort
“This has to be the strangest ski story I've heard this season. According to Vail ...”
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Daily Hiker 2010 Holiday Gift Guide
“The holiday season has snuck up on us! With two weeks till Christmas, there's still ...”
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Deem Hills Recreation Area gaining 8.5 more miles of trails
“Yesterday it was announced that work on six new hiking trails in the Phoenix, Arizona ...”
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BP relinquishes oil and gas land leases near Glacier National Park
“Last week, two United States Senators from Montana announced that BP will be giving up ...”
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Glacier National Park making improvements to facilities and trails
“Glacier National Park, with help from the Glacier National Park Fund, is making improvements to ...”
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Man wanted in shooting of Utah park ranger
“Utah State Parks Ranger Brody Young is in critical condition after he was shot three ...”
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"Barefoot Bandit" pleads not guilty to five federal charges
“On Thursday in Seattle, Colton Harris-Moore (the famous "Barefoot Bandit" that has been all over ...”
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Mountain Hardwear Factory Sale Fall 2010
“Judging by the number of emails I've gotten recently, people are really looking forward to ...”
"Barefoot Bandit" indicted by federal grand jury
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"The National Parks of Washington State" on view now
“If you are in the Seattle area anytime between now and January 11, 2011, the ...”
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Southern Maine receives federal funding for pedestrian trails
“This week, the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS) announced that they have received over ...”
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Lottery for High Sierra Camps in Yosemite extended
“With winter (and ski season) just around the corner, not everyone is thinking about planning ...”
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Missing hiker in Washington found after 2 days of searching
“All to often, missing hiker stories end in tragedy, but the same cannot be said ...”
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Bears not the only concern when hiking in the backcountry
“Officials in Olympic National Park are scrambling to find out if an encounter with an ...”
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Cables coming down for the season at Half Dome
“Unless you are a very experienced climber, you'll have to wait until next year to ...”
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National Park Field Guide helps you identify wildlife in national parks
“The National Parks Conservation Association has unveiled a new app for iPhone (as well as ...”
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NPS seeks to extend Jackson Hole Airport agreement
“Jackson Hole Airport has a unique location, lying within the boundaries of Grand Teton National ...”
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Alaska's old-growth forests being threatened
“Though there are still a large amount of forests across the country, it's estimated that ...”
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Upcoming outdoors-related events
“Looking for some outdoors-related events to keep you busy when you aren't hitting the trails? ...”
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Quagga mussel threatens entire Lake Michigan ecosystem
“The entire ecosystem of Lake Michigan hangs on the fate of a microscopic phytoplankton, which ...”
US Forest Service trying new techniques in wake of bark beetle
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National Park officials remind hunters that hunting within parks illegal
“As fall hunting seasons start to open across the country, National Park officials in Yellowstone ...”
Are our National Parks really as clean as we think they are?
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Oops! Pot growers busted by game wardens
“Two men were arrested this week after they mistakenly identified a game warden's pick-up truck ...”
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Mountaintop mining operations feeling the credit crunch
“Earlier this year, Science published a paper outlining the impacts of mountain top removal (MTR), ...”
Hiker shoots himself in the butt
“When on the trails, we have a multitude of factors that can affect our own ...”
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Canadian hikers find body of long lost mountaineer
Montana ranchers uniting against National Monument designations
“Earlier this year, a document from the Interior Department was revealed, containing a list of ...”
Trail Report: Snow Lake
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Part of the PCT reopens in Washington
“This week, a 6.5-mile stretch of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail reopened. The section ...”
Bear on a beer run raids Prius
“If you're planning on visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, be careful to not spill any ...”
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Federal funding helps provide jobs for WA residents and restore forests
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Canada to offer free pass to National Parks and Historic Sites for expropriated people
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Climbers rescued on Mont Blanc
“Last week, two British climbers were rescued from Western Europe’s tallest mountain, Mont Blanc. Finn ...”
Technology gets idiots in trouble in the National Parks
“Many of us have seen the video of park-goers throwing a stick at a buffalo, ...”
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UN and Ecuador team up to protect national park
“This week the UN and Ecuador reached a historic agreement to set up a trust ...”
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Trail closures in Olympic National Park due to forest fire
“Currently, a forest fire is burning in Olympic National Park. Started over a week ago ...”
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Why outdoor blogs have to compete with the big names in outdoor media
“Earlier this year at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, there was a panel discussion that sounded ...”
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New products from Kelty for Spring 2011
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Bear canisters for rent in the Nevada backcountry
“The US Forest Service is making an effort to eliminate the accidental feeding of bears ...”
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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 ...”
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Conflict over new CIEDRA bill in Congress
“In the latest wilderness related legislation, Rep. Mike Simpson (Idaho, R) is attempting to re-introduce ...”
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Weird: Painting mountains to restore glaciers
“In what has to be the strangest news I've read all day, the BBC comes ...”
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Volunteers needed: Mountain Stewards at Mt Baker
“Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is a popular place for hikers here in Washington State. However, ...”
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China sets Everest age limit
“In the wake of the extremely controversial summit of Everest by 13-year old Jordan Romero, ...”
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Half Dome cables to be installed June 15
“This year will mark the first year that permits are required for Half Dome climbs ...”
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Photography classes in Yosemite National Park
“Looking to improve your outdoor photography skills, and want to check out the latest photo ...”
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Fee-free days at the National Parks
“The National Park Service is continuing their fee-free parks days again this summer, as they ...”
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National Park Foundation and Gulf of Mexico disaster recovery
“Right now everyone is watching the Gulf of Mexico, hoping that the latest solution to ...”
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Facebook group fuels controversy over bear euthanasia
“It's always important to be cautious when hiking in an environment where bears have been ...”
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Black Diamond 2.0
“Last week, Peter Metcalf, the CEO of Black Diamond announced that not only will they ...”
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30 Years: Remembering Mount St. Helens
“It's been 30 years since the eruption of Mount St. Helens. It changed the landscape ...”
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Mountain Hardwear Factory Sale Summer 2010
“Has it been six months already? Apparently it has, because it's time for another MHW ...”
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Cool Resource: Global Action Atlas
“National Geographic has launched a new website, Global Action Atlas, aimed to connect users with ...”
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Conflict surrounds energy development near National Parks
“There has been an ongoing debate in the Capitol whether an area land with National ...”
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Scientists discover mosquitoes developing resistance to DEET
“When it comes to repelling mosquitoes, most people grab the spray with the most DEET ...”
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Happy Birthday, Glacier National Park!
“Glacier National Park is turning 100 years old and to celebrate the momentous occasion, the ...”
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Save the date: Mountainfilm Festival
“On Friday, the organizers of the Mountainfilm on Telluride Festival announced the list of films ...”
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Prisons and Nature in Washington
“When most people think of prisons and prisoners, visions of nature restoration and conservation are ...”
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Pinnacles National Monument receives federal stimulus funding
“Yesterday the National Park Service announced new plans for the federal stimulus money that Pinnacles ...”
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Still time for suggestions on winter-usage at Yellowstone NP
“America's first national park, Yellowstone National Park, has been making the headlines in recent years ...”
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Canadian government invests in BC National Parks
“On Friday Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni announced that the Government of ...”
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Updated SPOT Messengers available soon
“A few months ago (mid-December, to be exact) SPOT LLC issued a voluntary recall of ...”
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Multiple false alarms lead S&R on 2-month hunt for the culprit
“We stumbled across this bit of news via Alan Arnette's Twitter feed and had to ...”
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Reservations for Yosemite Half Dome climbs now available
“After a years of overcrowding and potentially dangerous situations on the Half Dome cables in ...”
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Update on proposed National Monuments
“Early last week a list of fourteen areas under consideration for National Monument status was ...”
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Controversial new law allows guns in national parks
“The big news this week is the law that went into effect yesterday that allows ...”
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BPA ban fails in Oregon Senate
“Oregon was making headlines with a state bill to ban BPA in products like baby ...”
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Giant redwood forests in danger of suffocation
“Climate change may be affecting giant redwood forests in California, some of the oldest trees ...”
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Inca Trail closed through March
“If you were planning on hiking the Inca Trail in the next month, you may ...”
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BC to ban mineral exploration near Glacier National Park
“Last month we wrote about the recommendation to ban mining near Glacier National Park in ...”
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US Fish & Wildlife Service sued to protect pygmy rabbits
“The Fish & Wildlife service can't seem to catch a break these days. First they ...”
Review: Medicine for Mountaineering, 6th Edition
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Suspension recommended on mining near Glacier National Park
“Last week a group of UNESCO scientists released a report that recommended all mining be ...”
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Pre-OR Coverage: Brooks-Range enters the apparel market
“Outdoor Retailer Winter Market begins today! We're hitting the tradeshow floor this morning and will ...”
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Pre-OR Coverage: Beat the cold with the Talus ColdAvenger
“Today marks the start of the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and the All Mountain ...”
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Pre-OR Coverage: Zeal Optics creates innovative snow goggle
“The 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market starts tomorrow with the All Mountain Demo, but the ...”
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California proposing new snow sports helmet law
“California State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) has proposed a new piece of legislation that ...”
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Link between BPA and heart disease confirmed
“In more bisphenol A (BPA)-related news, a second study has confirmed that there is indeed ...”
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Hiker in San Diego finds explosives on trail
“This past weekend a San Diego hiker was walking through the Mission Trails Regional Park ...”
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Helmets and Snowsports
“The New York Times published a great article last week about the increased use of ...”
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Personal locator beacons to be required on Mt. Hood?
“With the recent tragedy on Mt. Hood in Oregon, the debate as to whether personal ...”
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Outdoor activities through Yosemite Association
“Even though it's winter, there are still plenty of things to do around Yosemite, and ...”
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Snowshoe in Lassen Volcanic National Park
“If you are looking for something to do during the holiday break (and will be ...”
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California Desert Protection Act of 2010
“A new piece of legislation has been introduced by Senator Diane Feinstein (D-California), known as ...”
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British Columbia's old growth forests being destroyed
“With all the concern about climate change as of late, every way to address it ...”
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Teton Ice Park opens this Saturday
“On Saturday, December 19th, the Teton Ice Park will be open to the public for ...”
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Temperatures Rising over Tibetan Glaciers
“In a recent study conducted by NASA and Chinese scientists revealed that temperatures are rising ...”
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SPOT 2 Messenger emergency beacon recalled
“The SPOT emergency beacons have become quite popular lately because people are looking for alternative ...”
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America's Great Waters Coalition
“Last week, the National Wildlife Federation joined a number of other wildlife organizations that are ...”
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Battle to keep Asian Carp out of Lake Michigan
“As part of an ongoing effort to keep the invasive Asian Carp species out of ...”
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National Parks being tagged by graffiti artists
“These days we expect to to see a bit of graffiti in an urban landscape, ...”
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Controversy over Ski Magazine article
“Update: Skiing Examiner put together a nice article with more sides of the story. If you ...”
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Save the Date: Bozeman Ice Festival Dec 10-13
“If you'll be near Bozeman, Montana next weekend, the Bozeman Ice Festival will be held ...”
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NPS awarded Connect Trails to Parks grants for 2010 FY
“In more great news for the National Park Service, they were awarded almost $900,000 in ...”
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NPS revising regulations for oil and gas exploration
“The latest news from the National Park Service is that they are working to revise ...”
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Daily Hiker Holiday Gift Guide
“It's Black Friday and the holiday shopping madness has begun! We've put together a gift ...”
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Marmot Factory Sale Fall 2009
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Climbers and archeologists team up to find relics
“Locals near a system of caves in north central Nepal have reportedly seen pages of ...”
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Outdoor Gear Shop Heist in the UK
“Today's bit of news comes from Pickering, in the UK. Last Friday, thieves tunneled into ...”
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No Child Left Inside Act
“We recently learned about H.R. 2054, better known as the No Child Left Inside Act ...”
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Recent study shows BPA has effects on men, too
“Over the last few months, we've been following the issue of biphesnol-A (BPA) in water ...”
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Mountain Hardwear Factory Sale Fall 2009
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Maine gains 29,500 acres of new wilderness
“This week the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) announced the purchase of 29,500 acres of land ...”
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Glacier National Park receiving stimulus money
“Good news for Glacier National Park--they will be receiving almost $28 million dollars in stimulus ...”
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Appalachian Trail special on National Geographic Channel
“Don't miss it--tonight, November 10, at 8pm Pacific, the National Geographic Channel will be presenting ...”
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Wyoming to consider requiring bear spray in the backcountry
“Steve Weichman, the Teton County Attorney has been putting together a proposal that would require ...”
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Recreation fees waived on Veteran's Day
“Next Wednesday, November 11th, is Veteran's Day and in honor of veterans of the US ...”
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Congress increases National Park Service budget for 2010
“The National Park Service was given an additional $130 million for their 2010 fiscal year ...”
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Increased Climbing Fees for Denali
“The National Park Service has been considering increasing the climbing fee for those attempting to ...”
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The Diamox Choice
The North Face and Climate Change Policy
“On Thursday, The North Face announced a commitment to stopping climate change through partnering with ...”
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A National Park for Delaware
“In a move to make Delaware the 50th state to have a National Park Service ...”
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Google Street View: Coming to a trail near you?
“Google Street View has added a new vehicle to their fleet--a 250-pound tricycle equipped with ...”
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Plan Your Visit to 'America's Best Idea'
“With the recent release of Ken Burn's documentary on PBS, America's Best Idea, the National ...”
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Noise Pollution in Great Sand Dunes National Park
“Great Sand Dunes National Park, the quietest national park (confirmed by the NPS's Natural Sounds ...”
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Controversy over Lead Bullets in the National Parks
“The most recent controversy in our National Parks is one concerning banning the use of ...”
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Recent study links BPA to behavior problems
“In another blow to manufacturers of products that contain BPA (or contained in the past), ...”
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Lakes Basin visitor shoots bear
“We seem to be hearing more and more about incidents with bears these days. On ...”
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Rainier Mountain Festival
“The 2009 Rainier Mountain Festival is coming up--September 12th and 13th. Admission to the festival ...”
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DEET more dangerous than previously thought
“We've all known for years that Deet isn't exactly the best thing for you, but ...”
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SIGG water bottles contain BPA
“Remember the giant BPA scare in 2007 and 2008? Everyone ditched the iconic Nalgene for ...”
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King County budget affecting neighborhood parks
“With the current economy, California isn’t the only state eyeing parks and green spaces funding ...”
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Update on California State Parks
“Over the past few months, we have been following the status of the California State ...”
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In the Daily Hiker Test Lab
“We have been busy testing a bunch of new gear and will be featuring reviews ...”
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Still time to win a pair of Dansko Acadia clogs
“If you haven't entered already, you still have a few days to win a pair ...”
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Campfire Ban in Olympic National Park
“Starting this week, all campfires are banned in Olympic National Park, due to the hot ...”
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Robert Redford Speaks Up About Preserving Our Wilderness
“This week, the Huffington Post featured a fantastic commentary by Robert Redford on why it ...”
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The end for Crocs?
“The foam clog company that everyone loves to hate, Crocs, may be on their last ...”
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Wildfire Danger in the Pacific Northwest
“Though many associate the Pacific Northwest with long bouts of rain and a general dampness ...”
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Interesting Concept: YouBar
“While prepping for my latest backpacking trip, I ran across a company that sells a ...”
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Obama Nominates New NPS Director
“On Friday, President Obama announced his nomination for the latest National Park Service Director. He ...”
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Sierra Club Trails Network
“Yesterday the Sierra Club debuted their new online community, Sierra Club Trails. The website is ...”
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Rock Thieves in Acadia National Park
“Next time you are in Acadia National Park, make sure you don't take home any ...”
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Yosemite National Park developing new plan for Yosemite Valley
“All the national parks have their hot-button issue; for Yosemite, it's Yosemite Valley and the ...”
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National Park Service threatens to take over 6 CA state parks
“After the recent news of Governor Schwarzenegger’s plan to close 220 of California’s state parks ...”
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Climbing Ranger Rescued on Mount Rainier
“On Wednesday afternoon a climbing ranger had to be rescued on Mount Rainier. After climbing ...”
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104 Chinese Hikers Found
“A group of 104 hikers were rescued early Monday morning after getting lost on Sunday ...”
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Ed Viesturs on Colbert Report
“Tomorrow evening, July 2nd, mountaineer Ed Viesturs will be the guest on Stephen Colbert’s show, ...”
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Climate Friendly Parks Network
“The National Park Service and the Environmental Protection Agency have teamed up to create the ...”
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Pre-OR Coverage:Lowe Alpine Revamps Product Line
“Just in time for the Summer 2009 Outdoor Retailer, this month Lowe Alpine released a ...”
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EU Bans Iodine for Use as Water Treatment
“Last week the European Union (EU) banned the use of iodine for the treatment of ...”
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National Park Service Launches New Web Feature
“The NPS launched a new feature to their website yesterday, called National Park Getaways. Every ...”
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Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy
“Just a few weeks ago we wrote about Eddie Bauer’s new line of technical outdoor ...”
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Hiker Falls to Death on Half Dome
“I am sure many of you have read about the tragic event that occurred this ...”
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New Food Storage Requirements in Olympic National Park
“We recently found out about the new requirements of bear canisters in Olympic National Park. ...”
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NPS waiving entrance fees three weekends this summer
“Just in time for summer vacation planning, the National Park Service will be waiving entrance ...”
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Adventure Film Festival
“The Mountaineers will be hosting the Adventure Film Festival on June 11, 2009. The Boulder-based ...”
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Daily Hiker Guide Recap
“If you’re new to our site, we’ve been creating a trove of useful guides for ...”
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The National Parks: America’s Best Idea
“The much anticipated film, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, directed by Ken Burns premieres ...”
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First Ascent team summits Everest
“Like many other outdoor enthusiasts, I have been following the First Ascent team’s climb to ...”
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Hiking sites to follow
“We here at Daily Hiker try to follow the various things going on in the ...”
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Hot Issue: Guns in National Parks
“Back in March, I wrote about the US District Judge that blocked the ruling allowing ...”
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First Ascent: Eddie Bauer goes back to their roots
“First Ascent is the new line of mountaineering clothing and gear created by Eddie Bauer, ...”
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Meet and greet Matt Hart & Sean Meissner
“Ever want to meet some of the more famous runners in the world? Well if ...”
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Olympic National Park
“It’s never too early to start planning for summer trips, and this year on our ...”
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Commercial Climbing on K2
“This summer will be the first season on K2 where commercial climbing will be available ...”
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National Park Week
“This week, April 18-26, marks National Park Week, and it is being celebrated at hundreds ...”
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Leave No Trace
“It’s predicted that with the current economic downturn, we’ll see more people on the trails ...”
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Learn to camp in Rainier National Park
“Ever had the desire to learn how to camp but never had a chance? Well, ...”
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Seattle's Parks and Green Spaces Levy
“As new residents of Seattle, we have been scoping out all the parks--and there are ...”
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Gore-Tex Comfort Mapping
“W.L. Gore, makers of the famous Gore-Tex fabric recently announced a newer version of their ...”
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OutDry comes to the US
“Long time king of the outdoor fabric world, Gore-Tex has a new competitor. In the ...”
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