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Wildcat Mountain Summer Opens Saturday, May 25

Wildcat Mountain, located in the White Mountain National Forest up in New Hampshire, opens for the summer beginning Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. offering two major attractions for the long Memorial Day Weekend including New Hampshire's only ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. Show More Summary

Nation’s biggest uranium mine planned in New Mexico

Companies from Japan and Canada want to build the mine on land held sacred by Native Americans, and the U.S. Forest Service may just say OK.

British Landscapes Photography: The New Forest – Britain’s smallest National Park

My last post was about my trip to the Isle of Wight and on the way back I took the opportunity to make my first visit to our smallest National Park – New Forest. Although the best time of year to visit is late Summer when the heather colour is at its peak on the [...]Show More Summary

Denmark Wins Eurovision 2013

5 days agoLGBT / Gay : Joe. My. God.

Denmark won tonight's Eurovision 2013 finals in Malmo, Sweden. The top ten is above, the full list of where each nation finished is here. Emmelie de Forest had been the overwhelming favourite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops. Show More Summary

May 13 News: Loss Of Rain Forest Leads To More CO2, Less Hydroelectric Power

The loss of rain forests is likely to lead to lower hydroelectric energy production in nations like Brazil. [New York Times] The loss of tropical rain forests is likely to reduce the energy output of hydroelectric projects in countries like Brazil that are investing billions of dollars to create power to support economic growth. That [...]

Alex Rovello: Tennis player drowns in diving accident

University of Oregon tennis player Alex Rovello drowned following an accident at Wallamette National Forest.

As Canada takes Arctic Council helm, experts stress north's vulnerability to spills, emergencies

It is crucial that northern nations strengthen response capabilities to shipping-related accidents foreseen in newly-opened northern waters, as well as to more-common local emergencies such as floods, forest fires and rescue situations, experts say.

'The Butler' trailer: Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker serve a nation's presidents

The first trailer for Lee Daniels' upcoming historical film "The Butler" has debuted.

Sasquatch Speaks: Recent Recording Released

A recording has recently been released of a supposed group of Bigfoot in the Stanislaus National Forest in Ontario, Canada communicating with each other. I have included the 1970 Sierra Sounds audio for comparison. The new recordings are intriguing. Show More Summary

Congo rebels prepare to face U.N. force

2 weeks agoNews : The Coming Crisis

In forested hills in eastern Congo, rebels are honing their ambush skills to prepare to face a new United Nations force which has a mandate to go on the offensive."Destroy the enemy. Cause fear and stop his patrols," a rebel officerShow More Summary

Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Studying Alternative Transportation

With organizations like Seattle Transit Hikers out there, it may only have been a matter of time. The massive National Forest to the east is seeking ways to provide non-car access to its recreation areas, and they’re hearing from focus groups on Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s the flyer if you’re interested. Much, much more after [...]

Danger Zones: Forest Service Won't Put Up Warning Where 5 Hikers Have Died

Hikers and local news enthusiasts know that an awful lot of people need rescuing every year in Eaton Canyon, a popular spot in the Angeles National Forest, above Pasadena. The hike to the lower waterfall is fine, but people get...

White-nose syndrome found in Daniel Boone National Forest

3 weeks agoNews : The Coming Crisis

A rapidly spreading fungal disease affecting bats has been discovered in Daniel Boone National Forest.The U.S. Forest Service says white-nose syndrome was found on hibernating bats in six caves inside the forest. Kentucky DepartmentShow More Summary

Turns Out the 'Hallucinating' Lost Hiker Had Meth in Car

Hiker Nicolas Cendoya might be regretting those interviews he gave about having "lucid dreams, lucid hallucinations" while being lost for three days in a Southern California national forest last month. The 19-year-old and a friend were eventually rescued, but police have now arrested Cendoya for felony drug possession after finding...

Subaru recalls new Forester over pedal entrapment fears

Pedal entrapment and unintended acceleration are hot-button topics these days, so automakers are always staying alert for potential problems. For Subaru and its newly introduced 2014 Forester, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...Show More Summary

LouFest: Wilco, Jim James, The National, The Killers

Our St. Louis readers are in for a treat this September, when HT faves Wilco, Jim James, The National and Alabama Shakes head up the lineup for this year’s LouFest. The event takes place in St. Louis’s Forest Park on September 7 – 8. Other...Show More Summary

The Pursuit of Happiness: Sequoia Style

I had heard about a grove of trees within the Giant Forest that had been dedicated to National Geographic a long way back. So, to commemorate the Society’s 125th anniversary and to pay homage to an organization that has added so much to my life, I was on a mission to track it down.

Bill Could Expand Yosemite National Park by 1,600 Acres

A bill, likely timed to correspond with National Parks Week, is currently in front of Congress which could expand Yosemite National Park by 1,600 acres, or about 2.5 square miles. The Pacific Forest Trust, a non-profit land trust, has...Show More Summary

Study led by NUS scientists reveals escalating cost of forest conservation

In the face of unprecedented deforestation and biodiversity loss, policy makers are increasingly using financial incentives to encourage conservation. However, a research team led by the National University of Singapore (NUS) revealed...Show More Summary

International Adventure Guide 2013: Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park

last monthLifestyle / Travel : Gadling

When you're lying in the shade of a towering palm tree on Playa Espadilla Sur, a glorious, often empty beach backed by thick forest in Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park, the temptation to remain inert can be irresistible. But...Show More Summary

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