Influencer shows how she travels around the world as a blind person Molly Burke is nearly blind and has had many difficulties traveling through an airport. Employee video, USA TODAY One in four adults in the United States has a disability. Only 39% of Americans view national parks as an accessible travel option for all […]
BARABOO – It wasn’t even 9 a.m. on this chilly Saturday in August and Devil’s Lake State Park was already coming to life. People flocked to the park’s namesake lake with beach towels and kayak paddles. Others headed to the hiking trails on the steep quartzite cliffs that surround it. Grills were already reserved for […]
There are many reasons to love Devil’s Lake State Park. You can swim, paddle, picnic, climb, or just sit and enjoy one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful places. It’s no wonder it’s the state’s most popular park. Around 2.5 million people visit the park each year, mostly during the summer months, resulting in crowded trails, little […]
Jonathan Dickinson State Park spans 10,500 acres between Hobe Sound and Tequesta in Martin County and offers visitors camping, hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and World War II history. The expansive views from Hobe Mountain Tower are unmatched, as the ancient sand dune, rising 85 feet above sea level, is the highest […]
Joshua Tree National Park adapts to increasing visitor numbers David Smith, director of Joshua Tree National Park, talks about dealing with the increasing number of visitors. Jay Calderon, Palm Springs Desert Sun Visitors to Joshua Tree National Park will have one less campsite to choose from after authorities closed a campground and visitor center earlier […]
Earlier this week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection launched its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative. According to a press release, the initiative is designed to increase public access and outdoor activities while providing “new overnight accommodations” at nine Florida state parks, including Anastasia Island State Park in St. Augustine. The DEP is to increase overnight […]
In this episode of the Explore Oregon podcast, host Zach Urness talks with outdoor intern Emma Logan about the best mountain biking destinations in Oregon. The pair describe the best places to ride near Mount Hood, on the Oregon Coast, and in Central, Southwest and Eastern Oregon. Destinations range from smaller, new trail systems to […]
Summer camping tips you need to know Here are 3 tips to turn camping into glamping. Problem Solved, USA TODAY Many Arizonans get tired of the heat in late July, when summer seems to stretch into the second half of the year longer than desired. Triple-digit temperatures in September require a break from life in […]
Susan Anderson | A hiking trail It was a warm August day and the sun was shining brightly in the sky as I traveled to the north of the country to visit one of my favorite places. My hiking destination for today: McCloud Nature Park in Hendricks County. Located in the middle of the country […]
4 hiking tips to avoid outdoor disasters Before you set off, be sure to cross these four to-do items off your hiking list. EMPLOYEE VIDEO, USA TODAY Fire pits, hiking trails, picnic tables and beautiful scenery are all things that make a great family campground. And according to USA TODAY’s rankings of campgrounds and RV […]
