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New June Visitation Records Set at 7 National Parks

Pent-up demand for travel is playing out across the United States as seven National Parks have seen record-breaking visitation for the month of June. The largest increase percentage-wise has been seen in Maine’s Acadia National Park where 660,779 visitors were recorded in June alone. This number marks a 228 percent increase from the COVID stricken 2020 season and a 34 […]

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Lucas Gauthier | July 22, 2021
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Recreating Outdoors During COVID-19: Can You Stay Safe?

Biking during Covid-19

Outdoor recreating during the Coronavirus pandemic is safer than most activities. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was unclear how the virus was spreading. Now, however, it is clear that the virus is transmitted most easily by aerosols and droplets. Those small projections come from when we breathe, talk, cough, and even sing. While catching COVID-19 outdoors […]

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Alex Camerino | July 10, 2020
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Utah’s Tourism Industry is Struggling Amidst COVID-19

Signs once advertising “Visit Salt Lake”, encouraging visitors year-round to enjoy Utah for its endless recreational activities, now read “Stay home for now! We’ll see you later this summer!” Forced to suspend operations at all ski resorts, as well as at least two of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks, Utah is experiencing a drastic decline in tourism as a result […]

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Emily Crofton | April 6, 2020
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Asks All Backcountry Users to Sign the “Check the Forecast Pledge”

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It’s looking probable that the 2020/21 ski season will see more backcountry users than ever before. With various restrictions and occupancy limitations at ski resorts, combined with record sales of backcountry gear, all signs are pointing towards an increase in backcountry recreation. Related: This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before As more and more novice skiers […]

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Spencer Cox | February 8, 2020
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Teton Backcountry Alliance: Keeping the Pass Open

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Many travel the mountain passes of Wyoming, and for a variety of reasons. In one particular pass on Wyoming Highway 22, controversy is stirring due to different views on how the pass should be used. In recent years a growing number of winter recreationists have been coming to Teton Pass and this increase is coming with some unexpected side effects. […]

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Pete B | January 26, 2019
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California Creates Office of Outdoor Recreation

Courtesy of Joshua Tree National Park Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JoshuaTreeNPS/photos/basw.Abo9yRW3rDoN09OSZu2SCDxGmuSINjw7o6otMPU97XsjvOyuYk4KxnCVvH2MyXo--qtD1VCF0BRVbhFZVzvz9LoOQf68lZBXqWCr2OmW7SOY9Sn8mf_4hPFkLsEIJ1Y1Kw8uFu1FszSS6LGc-c5VYpWad2cMzrQlhAcTMZzH_UNAaw.1307093106032260.701169606725881.953198698051310.10159962572895181.1238587706204378.1065914013584770.10161360734555131.2074260589525397.10156497895277848/10159962572895181/?type=1&opaqueCursor=AbpSpd8ZgaVV9X8-a7i2mreCLJFE8uTfTmAyHlakFEJZTxoaUOdu4AZzx3Ifh2fMsegykDqmciMDXMohmSrnStzNzQKJfnCRlbWl45Fw95cdwO_mvlnzvZRQQjP89excbD0wZclcT_OqRfoP6K4IsYfN8X3HQwRzb5_748gDXHbqlnlQReMewIM9KD142BtUWZiCMUaD3p0y84fwJEkBCbVJ_7F0qHkWr-w9pTwvH3cDV1tGLLxRVTBj7Q4-pNA6V68cwtHhOBJmqqJkCVn7GVXG_craVUo410MCaWrWeAFomzazUdcFq0w_UrQw0xJqbm519vLKiU8BDsug0xUaSXnoC5JiJsb5D4DWv1gpV7t8sQ_rV9DFljjTKSNittcjVxq28m_iRBhjqWox-hgir6ykmPT5aedx4UJyraIssOr03w4k4zTX-Fvk4IzOxW9gEMC5sYFRMICbZm6TGzZYAXUAO_VTxHyB3T9kwYwJpTlsV40sdkg8ED5OK-HerBy9GfiWY4d1Vsh_d9MdAy2UydvOd9z4yXG4mVE5aEVQWCsjc3nCK8XwFj42S3A-1D8WmhJtsIN0rZQ0jNQQ1hjm7RCwYGqGXKmBcceu2VP8VQtAkV7wFNe1y3rtv-0bjGzq-qbTAMHIrDnOA1XGJGbJf2OB6BuzG18chv4Di3jawMPjEp9HhiWzNyUpeQjr-KyFN3A&theater

California has a $92 billion outdoor industry that the state legislature officially recognized and passed a bill to create the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation on August 29th, 2018. This will lead to increased participation and activity in the outdoors for Californians. It also promotes a healthy environment for businesses and companies to get involved in for funding and promoting. […]

Kristen Strom | September 6, 2018
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