On June 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region announced a 27.4 million investment in recreation and access improvement projects across Washington and Oregon. The investment will go to 23 projects that are part of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) which makes investments in the sustainment and protection of public […]
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Do the mosquitoes at Boise recreation sites hurt more? Here’s why that’s a good thing
As mosquito season continues in Boise, residents are feeling the itch. But a mosquito with a more painful bite might be safer than one that goes unnoticed. Ada County this year has received over 300 requests for mosquito abatement and has done hundreds of treatments where county staffers have found nuisance species, said Samuel Brockway, […]
State, CNM partner to offer free accelerator for outdoor recreation businesses
Jun. 17—The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division is teaming up with Central New Mexico Community College to create a free accelerator for outdoor recreation businesses. Dubbed ActivatOR, the accelerator is tailored to established outdoor recreation businesses and startups either already located in or expanding to New Mexico. “ActivatOR builds on growth incubators and accelerators we’ve […]
At least 9 shot, including an 8-year-old, at Michigan recreation center; suspect contained in home nearby, police say
At least nine people were shot at a recreation area in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday, and a suspect is contained at a home surrounded by officers near the crime scene, police said. Nine, “maybe 10” victims were injured in the shooting at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills and transported to multiple hospitals […]
MUB CSOs ‘the elephant in the room’ for Deckers Creek recreation project
Jun. 11—A six-month, $18, 000 feasibility study is underway to determine whether the section of Deckers Creek running from Sabraton to the Monongahela River could support a recreational amenity. As initially reported last July, a group comprised of members from Main Street Morgantown, Friends of Deckers Creek, the city of Morgantown and others began envisioning […]
County board of adjustment considers recreation facilities, retreat
Jun. 4—The Flathead County Board of Adjustment on Tuesday will look at two requests for recreational facilities and a retreat center. The board’s agenda also includes continuing discussion on a request for a school to operate outside Whitefish. The board of adjustment meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. […]
Big Bog State Recreation Area to host variety of events in June
Jun. 3—WASKISH — Here’s a look at the upcoming events that will be held in June at Big Bog State Recreation Area. 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 8: Boglands Uncovered: Exploring Nature’s Mysterious Wetlands. Step onto the bog boardwalk and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of nature’s most captivating landscapes on […]
Outdoor recreation is booming in Pennsylvania
Jun. 2—ASHLEY — American writer and humorist, Mark Twain, once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Ellen Ferretti, Executive Director at the North Branch Land Trust and a former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department Conservation and Natural Resources, paraphrased Twain’s advice about land. “I say conserve and protect land — they’re not making […]
Dover Outdoor Recreation Area plans focus of meeting
Jun. 1—The public can view conceptual plans for the Dover Outdoor Recreation Area to be built on the north side of Joplin during a public meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at the Joplin History and Mineral Museum, 504 S. Schifferdecker Ave. This park of nearly 100 acres south of Zora Street and east […]
Hiking trail outside of Portland is one of the newest National Recreation Trails
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A hiking and biking hotspot just outside of the Rose City has been designated as a National Recreation Trail. On Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior designated four new national sites — including the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Two Oregon counties investigate case of abandoned, disabled pugs Found about 34 miles […]
Birding and boating, oh my! NM is chock-full of outdoor recreation
May 31—Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico’s economy and the state’s 35 designated state parks are key players. For a complete list of parks, go to emnrd.nm.gov and click on “state parks.” Following is a completely unscientific list of favorite state parks if you’re planning a particular summer activity. BOATING Navajo Lake, […]
Lake Pueblo State Park’s Kestrel Pond offers ‘a place of solitude’ for water recreation
Lake Pueblo State Park will offer a new attraction this summer in the form of Kestrel Pond, formerly the Rock Canyon Day Use Area and Swim Beach. “Kestrel Pond is envisioned as a quiet place for water recreation in contrast to the 5,400 surface acres of water and 60 miles of shoreline in Lake Pueblo, […]