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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is clarifying the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles/dirt bikes after observing a noticeable rise in the use of the latter in recent incidents involving unsafe behavior and damage to city parks. “We take these incidents seriously and violating the law on an electric motorcycle will result in consequences including possible criminal charges and vehicle impoundment.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
Dinosaur fans should make sure to get to Zion National Park this summer to check out a brand new temporary exhibit on the End Triassic Extinction at the Zion Human History Museum, covering a period that took place 227-180 million years ago. The exhibit takes visitors through the late Triassic period, the End Triassic Extinction, and the early Jurassic period while following the science that made up the research.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
There are a large number of factors that go into running a sustainable ski resort, from running efficient technology to using clean energy to ensuring that the mountain stays free of garbage. Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain has done a lot to operate in a sustainable manner, including the addition of EV charging stations, the use of electric snowmobiles, the replacement of slope lighting with more sustainable options, and much more.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
There seems to be way too high a frequency approaching wildlife in National Parks. It’s never a good idea to get up close to wildlife, no matter the animal. It’s both dangerous to you and to the creature. Of course some species are more dangerous than others. The bison, for example, has injured more people in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal. Don’t let that fool you, it’s an equally terrible idea to get anywhere near North America’s grizzly bears.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
Texas Parks & Wildlife, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife all teamed up to remind the public to leave baby animals alone. All four of these states are abundant with wildlife and you’re likely to run into some critters whether you’re in your backyard, hiking, biking, or camping.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
Sugarloaf Mountain is iconic, offering the most ski terrain of any resort in Maine on the second tallest mountain in state. Mountain biking has always been a part of the resort’s identity, with trails winding throughout the surrounding Carrabassett Valley. But the brand new Sugarloaf Bike Park is set to open over July 4 weekend, bringing in the first public lift access riding on the mountain. The bike park will open with a 3-mile flow trail accessible via the Whiffletree Quad.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources is continuing a program that allows people to win prizes simply by visiting state parks. The Iowa State Park Passport gives out redeemable points to use toward prizes and giveaway opportunities. To participate, recreators sign up here and the passport will be delivered to their phone via text and email and ready to use immediately.
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2 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
Want to get on snow but don’t have access to Colorado’s last open ski resort? Hoping to keep your rail skills fresh throughout the warmer months? Copper Mountain‘s Summer Hike Park is set to open tomorrow, June 6th, for what could be a long summer season on snow. Both the public Hike Park in Center Village and The Barn will open up for summer operations on Friday. The hike park, featuring a handful of rails and boxes, will be open Friday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm throughout the summer.
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3 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
There are many of us who see a large cliff or hole and think “I want to throw a rock off that.” It’s incredibly tempting to see how far your arm can launch a rock or to hear it hit the ground far below, but you can’t be tossing rocks into the Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park. There are a few reasons for this rule. For one, Grand Canyon National Park has a lot of trails that wind deep into the canyon, many of which aren’t easily seen from up on the rim.
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3 days ago | 
unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck
An update from the National Park Service shared that the Eureka Fire burning in Joshua Tree National Park has reached 80% containment at 214 acres as of 6pm on Tuesday, June 3. Suppression work continued on Tuesday, with crews extinguishing interior smoke and pulling hose line from the perimeter. Wednesday was set to include suppression repair from equipment operations. All non-local resources should be released by Thursday morning. The cause of the Eureka Fire is currently under investigation.
