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Pioneering shoelace/elastics brand, already renowned in running industry, hopes to grow awareness in outdoor, lifestyle and fashion for step-in, self-locking, no-tie laces, more Orlando, Florida (March 12, 2024) — Caterpy Group Inc., the… New Titan Double Wall Mug, Titan Long Spoon and Titan Spork get added to MSR’s Titanium cookware assortment. Offering minimalist luxury for the gram-counters of the world SEATTLE, Wash. (June… Featuring a premium sheepskin lining and Vibram grip outsole to combat the cold GOLETA, Calif. – January 9, 2024. With the colder months still ahead, Deckers X Lab today launches… WASHINGTON – Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North… PAKACLOUD tests as 2x more thermally efficient than standard synthetic fleece Boulder, CO (December 14th, 2023) – Paka, the leading innovator in alpaca apparel, today launches their latest material innovation… Continuing momentum from its premiere, sold out limited edition release, and ‘Best in Show’ Award at ICAST, the full line of King Tide is now available. JUPITER, Fla. (Sept. 12,… You don’t always need a lot of money to have an adventure. One of my friends spent a summer observing tropical fish in exchange for a place to stay in… Masks will be donated to medical-care efforts supporting the Ukrainian people in partnership with the Ukrainian Community Center of Washington. SEATTLE (April 13, 2023) — Outdoor Research, in partnership with the… Gunnison, Colo., (April 13, 2023) — Gunnison Rising – a new mixed development in the heart of Gunnison committed to providing ample housing, business opportunities, new trails, and a Maker’s… (Re)Built to Explore. The original Ranger brought the efficiency and performance of the Canfield Balance Formula to a Cross Country bike, and it has been punching well above its weight… An all-purpose commuter shoe with an eco-friendly side GOLETA, Calif. – April 5, 2023. Built for performance and inspired by nature, Deckers X Lab today announces the latest addition to the… Performance and comfort collide with premium foam and hydrophobic technology GOLETA, Calif. – March 6, 2023. The innovative minds at Deckers X Lab today announce the launch of the all-new X-SCAPE… Built for Most Inhospitable Corners of the Earth: Fully Seam-Sealed 3L Waterproof Outerwear Insulated with First Ever 800+ Fill USA Down WHITEFISH, Mont. – January 5, 2023 – FORLOH (https://forloh.com),… EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, July 20, 2022 – This summer, the Winnebago Industries Foundation is funding a new internship program in partnership with Camber Outdoors, a nonprofit leader driving workplace inclusion,… Northwest Film Forum and Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages will use one of this years’ grants to organize a pilgrimage to the Jerome and Rohwer sites in AR, commemorating the 80… [Santa Cruz, CA, MAY 17, 2022] – Chances are you have someone in your life who’s a serious coffee drinker. Wouldn’t it be nice to make them happy this Father’s Day and introduce them… Five Groundwork Trusts awarded inaugural Land Use Innovation Grant to transform brownfields into community assets WASHINGTON—The National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and Groundwork USA announced today the first recipients… New travel guide on NPS App connects visitors with sites associated with Harriet Tubman WASHINGTON – A powerful advocate, freedom fighter, and hero, Harriet Tubman’s story takes form in a new trip-planning toolthrough the… Chrome Industries announces their new Niko Camera Collection. Low-profile and unassuming but with tons of features, the Niko bags are favorites of photographers, from city shooters to those who are… The partnership focuses on key-market communications and storytelling for the Yakima brand Lake Oswego, OR (April 14, 2022) – Yakima has selected Verde Brand Communications to lead its public relations… WASHINGTON—The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation invite all to explore and enjoy national parks during the annual National Park Week, beginning on April 16, with free entrance to all parks. More than… Smartwool celebrates National Sock Day with the New K9 Camp Cushion demonstrating progress on path to 100% circularity DENVER, Co., December 2, 2021 – In celebration of National Sock Day… Great American Outdoors Act funding includes a $15.2 million project to renovate an iconic building in the park WASHINGTON—During a visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS), National Park Service Director Chuck Sams toured a $15.2 million construction project… Iconic boutique brand expands its direct-from-fabricator-to-rider model by offering innovative service option Denver, Colorado (February 8, 2022) — In an innovative effort to improve service options on their direct-to- rider bikes, while… BCM welcomes David Taus New Executive Director and Bailey Denmark Development Director Attending the Outdoor + Snow Show in Denver Colorado, January 26-28thJoin us at the show – please contact Megan Aranow for an appt… Cascadia Joins Gathr Outdoors’ Growing Portfolio of Outdoor Recreation Products BRENTWOOD, Tenn. [Jan. 24, 2022] – Gathr Outdoors, a diversified global designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods,… Partnership Strengthens Commitment to Tribal Consultation and Collaboration WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) and the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) have entered into a cooperative agreement to help facilitate regular,… Properties that contribute to this National Register of Historic Places district in Wheeling, West Virginia will be eligible to apply for funding through the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program. Photo… Find YOUR Peak with Backpacker and Big City Mountaineers National Summit Day on the first Saturday of August each year (this year, it’s Sat. August 7). The event is about celebrating…Caterpy Laces Secures SIMBOL Communications as PR Agency of Record
MSR Expands Titanium Cookware Collection for Spring 2024
Deckers X Lab Releases New MAX 40 SPSK: The Ultimate Winter Warrior Boot
National Park System Designates Three National Scenic Trails
Paka® releases PAKACLOUD™️, the first alpaca fiber fleece alternative
Costa Sunglasses Releases King Tide Collection
Outdoor Volunteer Gigs
Outdoor Research Donates U.S. Made Surgical Masks to Ukraine
Gunnison Rising Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
Revel Bikes Announce The New Ranger
Deckers X Lab Unveils The X-SCAPE RDSTR
Deckers X Lab Covers New Terrain with the X-SCAPE SNEAKOUT GTX Low
FORLOH Introduces Groundbreaking American Made Down Expedition Series
Winnebago Industries Foundation Founds Summer Internships with Cater Outdoors
National Park Service awards $3.4 million in grants to preserve and interpret World War II Japanese American confinement sites
Five Ways to Say “Happy Father’s Day” With Gifts of Eco-Friendly Steeped Coffee
National Park Service Launches New Land Use Innovation Grant Program in Partnership with EPA and Groundwork USA
Harriet Tubman Sites Featured on “Travel With Tubman” App
Chrome Industries Launches 2022 Niko Camera Collection
Yakima Names Verde Brand Communications as Agency of Record
It’s National Park Week, April 16-24
Smartwool Turns More Than 90K Used Socks into Sustainable Dog Beds
Billion-Dollar Investment in National Park Service Infrastructure
Alchemy Bikes Creates Certified Service Center Network with Beeline Connect
Big City Mountaineers Announces Program Updates for 2022
Gathr Outdoors Acquires Cascadia Vehicle Tents
National Park Service and AIANTA Highlighting the History and Traditions of Native Communities
National Park Services Awards $7.27 Million for Building Preservation
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