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National Park Service: New Summer Adventure Portal

Image via Wikipedia Washington — Summer is the time for… climbing the peak … hitting the trail … rafting the gorge …even discovering our history. Before heading out for adventure, all but the most spontaenous traveler spends at least a little time planning an itinerary, negotiating routes and researching the environs. If you’re looking for [...]

How To Avoid Being Eaten By Bears, 2010 Edition

Image via Wikipedia HARRISBURG – With spring well underway across the state, many Pennsylvanians are spending more time outdoors and seeing more wildlife – and signs of wildlife – in their yards and other places they frequent. Among the wildlife becoming more visible are Pennsylvania’s roughly 17,000 black bears, all of which are looking for [...]

TOP 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK WEEK 2010

Image by daveynin via Flickr THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION PRESENT: TOP 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PARK WEEK 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 19, 2010) – National Park Week is here and Earth Day is just a few days away.  Are you and your family searching for ways [...]

40th Anniversary of Earth Day Message from President Barack Obama

“As we continue to tackle our environmental challenges, it’s clear that change won’t come from Washington alone. It will come from Americans across the country who take steps in their own homes and their own communities to make that change happen.” -PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

World’s Largest Flotilla in Pittsburgh, Share an Experience and More Quick Links

Image by lcthulou via Flickr Just a couple quick links: Paddle the Point in Pittsburgh is trying for a world record- the Largest paddlecraft Flotilla ever on June 5th. Check out the link for more information. Venture Outdoors Festival- An Annual pligrimmage for us. Check out State, Regional And National Outdoor Organizations at Point State [...]