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Budget cuts impact national parks: What visitors need to know

Outwander reports that 1,000 probationary employees recently were laid off by the National Park Service and there were an additional 700 resignations as part of federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration, creating operational challenges just before the busy season.

Spring into Stain Season with the Hottest Outdoor Color of 2025

(BPT) - Exterior wood requires regular upkeep to prevent weather damage and preserve its longevity. Coming off a long winter of snow and rain, it's important that homeowners tend to their decks and …

Sunday, March 9

Exploring national parks in AWD Vs. 4WD vehicles

RealTruck.com discusses which of the two most popular off-road drive types—all-wheel-drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD)—is best suited for off-roading in National Parks.

Brendan Soriano

Tuesday, March 4

Processing deer to eliminate food insecurity

The Daily Yonder reports on the deer venison donation programs providing meat for food-insecure Americans, and how and why it works so well.

Katie Hill for The Daily Yonder

Friday, February 28

The next multibillion-dollar opportunity in the outdoors

LandTrust examines opportunities currently present in the outdoor trip industry.

Nic DeCastro

Tuesday, February 25

Why do skiers sunburn so easily on the slopes?

The powdery snow that skiers and snowboarders love, especially on crystal clear days, plays a big role in how much your skin will burn.

Steven R. Fassnacht, Colorado State University, The Conversation

Monday, February 17

One large Milky Way galaxy or many galaxies? 100 years ago, a young Edwin Hubble settled astronomy’s ‘Great Debate’

Hubble’s work pushed the field of astronomy forward, starting with his paper demonstrating that some objects exist outside our galaxy.

Chris Impey, University of Arizona, The Conversation

Friday, January 24

57 national forests with campgrounds open year-round

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests and provided information about their availability.

Nicole Caldwell

Tuesday, January 14

Is winter miserable for wildlife?

When you’re warm and cozy inside, it can be natural to wonder if the animals you see outside your window this winter are doing OK. Don’t worry – they’re doing better out there than you would.

Bridget B. Baker, Wayne State University, The Conversation

Monday, January 13

Riding Wave Season Savings for Your Next Cruise

(BPT) - Wave Season isn't just trendy travel terminology, but how savvy vacationers maximize their dollars when booking their big trips! Starting just after the holidays from January through March, …

Monday, January 13

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