#outdoor-recreation

#outdoor-recreation

On July 12, Brian Jacob Delong, 46, visited Kangaroo Lake, a 110-foot-deep lake about an hour south of Yreka. He leaped from a rock outcropping into the water from a height of 40 feet, impacting the water face-first. When Delong failed to emerge, a witness called 911, leading to deputies discovering him deceased about 20 feet deep in the lake.

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, in southern Colorado's San Luis Valley, features North America's tallest sand dunes and exceptional opportunities for recreation including sandboarding, sledding, and dune hiking.

A new campground and beach access project at Fort Ord Dunes State Park will cost $33 million and will cater to campers with various facilities including tent and RV sites.

Yankee Jims Bridge became a tourist hotspot during the pandemic, praised for its charm and views, but its popularity led to illegal parking and access issues.

"I'm beyond grateful for the incredible NCHART and Linville-Central Rescue teams, who got to them in the middle of nowhere and saved his life! He was air-lifted to and treated at Johnson City Medical Center, TN, and is now recovering at home," his father, Imran Shah, said in a Facebook post.

Long-distance, backcountry trail connectivity is a cornerstone of the bikepacking experience, connecting people to landscapes, communities, and transformative outdoor experiences.

Silly Nice is a fast-rising New York-based cannabis brand known for its potent products and standout flavors, now available at dispensaries near Pelham Bay Park.

Coney Island isn't just a beach: it is an experience. Families can also visit fun spots around Coney Island before you take your place on the sand.

Living in Alaska offers an unmatched connection to nature, with breathtaking landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities, making it a distinctive lifestyle experience.

As of 2023, only about 15.6 million Americans were licensed hunters, a slight decline from the 15.9 million in 2021, indicating a shift in hunting trends.

While usually not an aggressive animal, rattlesnakes tend to avoid people, and bites are extremely rare—they can be dangerous if they feel threatened.

"The RED Bike Park is poised to be the cornerstone for the community of Rossland, the promotion of local tourism, outdoor recreation in the Kootenays, and to elevate Rossland as the premier destination four-season basecamp for a multitude of outdoor experiences," said General Manager, Andrew Lunt.

The expansive five-bedroom, six-bath country house offers luxury living in a scenic area, built for leisure and comfort in 2012 on a 35-acre estate.

"This is a situation where you can't rely on the force you can apply to the fish, but more so, just put enough pressure on them to keep swimming and tire themselves out."

In 2025, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council aims to add 25 more miles to the trail, significantly increasing its annual growth and enhancing public access to nature.

As efforts to restore the Angeles National Forest continue, the U.S. Forest Service has announced the reopening of several popular trails and campgrounds for visitors.

The Matryona concept redefines outdoor scent experience with a flameless candle warmer inspired by traditional Russian nesting dolls, ensuring safety and enhancing nature's aroma.

Primrose Hill, once a dueling site, offers an iconic skyline view and has transformed into a popular spot for relaxation and city-watching.

The RECCO SAR Helicopter Detector utilizes advanced technology designed for avalanche scenarios, now repurposed for summer rescues, significantly speeding up recovery efforts when accidents occur.

The new presidential administration has led the Forest Service and other agencies to reduce their workforce by about 10%, primarily targeting employees with less than a year of service.