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Beating the crowds at a campground

by Timothy Martinez Jr. It’s happened to everyone at some point. You’re looking forward to getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city by going on a camping trip, but when you get there, the campsite is filled to the max with noisy crowds. Even though this is a major drag on your […]

Brown bear attacks teens in Alaska

by Liz Childers “A brown bear and her cub attacked a group of teenage boys in Alaska Saturday night. Four boys were injured and in critical condition. The teens were on the 24th day of a 30-day National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) program, which is designed to teach outdoor travel and leadership skills, according to […]

Black bear that attacks Colorado boy is euthanized

by Liz Childers “A black bear in Colorado has been euthanized after attacking a boy at a campground near Leadville, CO. Rick Voss, 13, was camping with his family when the black bear entered his tent and began sniffing around. Wildlife officials said it had rummaged through coolers and eaten food prior to entering the […]

Should Florida state parks go private?

by Liz Childers “Are Florida state parks going private? A recent proposal submitted by the Florida Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) calling for a partial privatization of 56 Florida state parks is inciting controversy across the state. The proposal would allow private companies to expand camping and RV opportunities at parks that currently have no […]