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New book celebrates hiking and history of Indiana's State Parks
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (351+ words) Indiana's 24 state parks are immensely popular, hosting more than 12 million visitors each year according to the latest figures released by the Department of Natural Resources. Surveys reveal that hiking is visitors' favorite activity, ranked number one by 70 percent of respondents....
Submit your art to the Division of Fish, Wildlife & Nature Preserve's Photo Contest
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (159+ words) Brown County Democrat Please read the following for more contest information and send any questions to DFWContests@dnr. IN. gov. - Categories: Deer, Wild Turkey, Fish, Wildlife (Other), and Indiana Landscapes. Please note that judging will favor native wildlife and nature....
The Evans, of Matthews, were among 360 to participate in Paddle Georgia
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (93+ words) Family from Matthews paddles 95 miles to protect Georgia rivers The Augusta Chronicle Evan and Sharon Evans and their children, Elsie and Kylie, of Matthews recently completed a seven-day, 95-mile kayak journey on the Cartecay, Coosawattee and Oostanaula rivers as they…...
This Adirondack Trail Leads to a Secret Natural Waterslide - AOL
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (667+ words) Visiting a summer waterpark in New York is always a lot of fun, but during those hot summer days, it doesn't always work to beat the heat! The crowds are out in full force and the sun is beating down…...
Forest Rangers Respond to Ill, Injured Adirondack, Catskills Hikers
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (584+ words) NYS Forest Rangers recently responded to several search and rescue missions for injured and ill hikers in the Catskills and the Adirondacks. These included at least one hiker who was seriously dehydrated. There is currently an extreme heat wave in…...
Hot Snot Fire Starter Paste - Quick & Clean Firestarter Kit For Camping, Backpacking & Survival
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (178+ words) Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer…...
Manitoba's Bird River offers prime kayaking conditions in late spring
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (373+ words) Winnipeg 19" C, Light rain A two-hour drive northeast of Winnipeg, the lower Bird River is a popular draw for whitewater enthusiasts. The water moves fast and the hazards " rapids, rocks and technical drops " are challenging. This is not a beginner-friendly…...
Fishing regulations simplified for Mississippi anglers
2+ hour ago (75+ words) Published 1: 27 pm Friday, July 3, 2026 The changes are intended to simplify daily creel limits and remove outdated restrictions. Most changes involve largemouth bass regulations at MDWFP State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes. At the following lakes, previous size restrictions and…...
Want to fish Hawk Springs this 4th?
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (119+ words) Hawk Springs Reservoir is running low this summer, and anyone hoping to fish it over the Fourth of July weekend should not wait. The park itself is telling visitors as much: boating is already off the table, and a dry…...
Swimming restricted at Fred Henne Territorial Park
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (205+ words) Access to the waters of Long Lake through the Fred Henne Territorial Park is being temporarily restricted due to ongoing water quality testing. Recent tests discovered elevated levels of bacteria such as E. coli. Additional tests are being conducted to determine…...