# outdoor & recreation (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover outdoor & recreation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Postcards from the Triglav National Park (4) – mountains and people](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/08/21/postcards-from-the-triglav-national-park-4-mountains-and-people/) _2026-08-21 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ I had wanted to climb Triglav, the highest mountain in Slovenia, ever since meeting some Slovenian climbers on a Mountaineering Council od Scotland many years ago. My interest was fanned by Mike Newbury, a stalwart of MCifS’ access and conservation committee, who went on holiday to Slovenia each year and whose privately published guide I... The post Postcards from the Triglav National Park (4) –… ## [Mapping the extent of the Abernethy – Glenmore wildfire](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/08/19/mapping-the-extent-of-the-abernethy-glenmore-wildfire/) _2026-08-19 · Andy Amphlett · parkswatchscotland_ At the time of writing (19th August( no map has been published showing the actual extent of the Abernethy – Glenmore wildfire. Given that such a map would be of wide public interest, I kept an eye on the Copernicus Sentinel-2 L2A satellite imagery, and the one flown on 12/08/2026 was the first occasion when... The post Mapping the extent of the Abernethy – Glenmore wildfire appeared first on… ## [Postcards from the Triglav National Park (3) – wildfire risk](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/08/18/postcards-from-the-triglav-national-park-3-wildfire-risk/) _2026-08-18 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ Walking up through the forest to our first hut below Debela Pec we had little idea if it’s extent until altitude started to stunt tree growth. Prompted by the Glenmore fire and Victor Clements post (see here) I wondered what would happen if a wildfire became established in a forest of this size and if it... The post Postcards from the Triglav National Park (3) – wildfire risk appeared first on… ## [Postcards from the Triglav National Park (2) – capercaillie](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/08/17/postcards-from-the-triglav-national-park-2/) _2026-08-17 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ An RSPB newsletter I read before leaving Scotland for Slovenia, referred to capercaillie as birds of the Caledonian pine forest. This may now be the case in Scotland but wasn’t always so, as when capercaillie inhabited the mixed woodland on the Loch Lomond islands. Capercaillie, while mainly found in the boreal zone, are also distributed... The post Postcards from the Triglav National Park (2) –… ## [Postcards from the Triglav National Park (1)](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/08/16/postcards-from-the-triglav-national-park-1/) _2026-08-16 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ My original plan for this summer was to start walking the Via Alpina, which traverses the arc if the Alps from Trieste to Nice or thereabouts. The first part through Slovenia, however, did not sound that much fun so I decided to spend a week instead wandering through the Triglav National Park. Having skirted the... The post Postcards from the Triglav National Park (1) appeared first on… ## [Alberta Adventurers take on the PNW Survival Games](https://northernexplorers.ca/alberta-adventurers-take-on-the-pnw-survival-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alberta-adventurers-take-on-the-pnw-survival-games) _2026-08-15 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Few outdoor reality shows have had the impact of Alone. This televised survival competition drops contestants into the remote wilderness with limited gear. We watch them rely on their knowledge, resourcefulness, and ability to adapt. The series has introduced millions of viewers to bushcraft and wilderness survival skills that many people might otherwise never have \[…\] The post Alberta Adventurers… ## [The Cairngorms wildfire and pinewood recovery- PART 2](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/08/05/the-cairngorms-wildfire-and-pinewood-recovery-part-2/) _2026-08-05 · Victor Clements · parkswatchscotland_ A previous article on this (see here) created a significant level of interest and useful feedback, including from BBC Rado Scotland Drivetime and Radio 4 researchers. The message from the post above was that the pinewoods will grow back. The recovery may not be uniform, and there may well be areas of contraction or wider... The post The Cairngorms wildfire and pinewood recovery- PART 2 appeared… ## [Hiking the Cascade Head Rainforest Trail](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/hiking-the-cascade-head-rainforest-trail) _2026-08-03 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ Cascade Head Rainforest Trail Boardwalk 7/18/2026—My friend Stephanie and I set out to hike the Cascade Head Rainforest Trail. It’s a trail she hikes at least twice a year, but for me it was my first time. She informed me that the trail isn’t very scenic, but it would give me a good workout. She was right; it wasn’t a scenic trail. There were no waterfalls or wildlife to see from the trail.… ## [Explore the Glacial Esker at Whitney Lakes Provincial Park](https://northernexplorers.ca/explore-the-glacial-esker-at-whitney-lakes-provincial-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=explore-the-glacial-esker-at-whitney-lakes-provincial-park) _2026-07-29 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Whitney Lakes Provincial Park is truly a hidden gem in Alberta’s Lakeland Region. This small park is home to four lakes nestled in the forest, a campground, hiking and biking trails and sandy beaches. It also protects something very special: one of the province’s most significant glacial eskers. Whitney Lakes Provincial Park is located on \[…\] The post Explore the Glacial Esker at Whitney Lakes… ## [Lies, damned lies and statistics (1) – the Loch Lomond & Trossachs NPA’s review of the camping byelaws](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/07/29/lies-damned-lies-and-statistics-1-the-loch-lomond-trossachs-npas-review-of-the-camping-byelaws/) _2026-07-29 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ I was prompted to start Parkswatchscotland as a means of combatting the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA)’s proposals to create camping byelaws. Having been involved, as President of the Mountaineering Scotland, in negotiating the agreement which was eventually enshrined in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 I believed there other ways to... The post Lies, damned lies and… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1jlW4Tr9Sd6y) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [The Cairngorms wildfire and pinewood recovery](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/07/28/the-cairngorms-wildfire-and-pinewood-recovery/) _2026-07-28 · Victor Clements · parkswatchscotland_ This very short post is concerned with pinewood recovery after wildfire, and based around a 10 minute video shot in the Forest of Birse on Deeside, 23 years after a big fire there in 2003. The video can be found viewed here. The context is the big fires taking place at Glenmore Forest and Abernethy... The post The Cairngorms wildfire and pinewood recovery appeared first on parkswatchscotland . ## [Oxygen Conservation’s business model and the conservation of the Glen Brown Caledonian pinewood](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/07/25/oxygen-conservations-business-model-and-the-conservation-of-the-glen-brown-caledonian-pinewood/) _2026-07-25 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ A month before large areas in Strath Nethy and Glenmore were consumed by fire, I went for a short walk to have a look at part of the Caledonian pinewood around Glen Brown which also lies within the Cairngorms National Park. This fragment of Caledonian pinewood is located on the Dorback Estate, which was purchased... The post Oxygen Conservation’s business model and the conservation of the Glen… ## [Former Buster Bronco takes on American Ninja Warrior](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/07/24/former-buster-bronco-takes-on-american-ninja-warrior/) _2026-07-24 · Aidan Mattingly · The Arbiter_ For two years, thousands of Boise State fans knew Matthew Duffy only as the person inside the Buster Bronco mascot suit. This summer, the 2025 finance graduate traded the Blue Turf for a different stage when he competed on Season 18 of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior,” representing the university on one of television’s most demanding \[…\] The post Former Buster Bronco takes on American Ninja Warrior… ## [The potential ecological impacts of the fire in Strathy Nethy and Glen More](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/07/24/the-potential-ecological-impacts-of-the-fire-in-strathy-nethy-and-glen-more/) _2026-07-24 · Andy Amphlett · parkswatchscotland_ UPDATE 25/07/2026 08.30 This blog was written on Thursday 23rd July, when fire flare ups were first being reported. Police Scotland declared a major incident on the evening of the 24th, with residents of Nethybridge evacuated as a precaution. The current extent of the fire is unclear. There is (currently) no public access to the Glenmore... The post The potential ecological impacts of the fire in… ## [Displacement, access rights and the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s fire byelaws](https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2026/07/21/displacement-access-rights-and-the-cairngorms-national-park-authoritys-fire-byelaws/) _2026-07-21 · Nick Kempe · parkswatchscotland_ Walking back from Cook’s Cairn and Corryhabbie Hill in mid-June, I spotted shoeless hoof prints in Glen Suie and then a tepee and two horses in a field by the nearby estate bothy. I went over to have a look and got chatting to a woman minding the camp. She was with two companions and... The post Displacement, access rights and the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s fire byelaws appeared first on… ## [NOMAD SafeSip Gear Review: Safe Drinking Water On The Go](https://northernexplorers.ca/nomad-safesip-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nomad-safesip-review) _2026-07-20 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Northern Explorers was approached by a NOMAD representative to test out the NOMAD SafeSip water bottle. As outdoor explorers, we’re always looking for water filtration solutions that are packable, easy to use, and improve the outdoor experience. Our Chief Editor and Travel Writer, Amy Hancock, was happy to give an honest gear review of the \[…\] The post NOMAD SafeSip Gear Review: Safe Drinking… ## [PERSONAL ESSAY: Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/07/20/personal-essay-dont-let-the-facts-get-in-the-way-of-a-good-story/) _2026-07-20 · Aidan Mattingly · The Arbiter_ The wheels of our Aer Lingus flight touched down in Dublin just after sunrise, and before I had even adjusted to the six-hour time difference, Ireland had already begun introducing itself. Gray clouds drifted over the city, the streets shimmered from an early morning rain and rows of brightly colored Georgian doors stood out against \[…\] The post PERSONAL ESSAY: Don’t let the facts get in the way… ## [Becoming an Outdoorswoman 2026: Guest Post from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation](https://northernexplorers.ca/becoming-an-outdoors-woman-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=becoming-an-outdoors-woman-2026) _2026-07-15 · Northern Explorers Magazine · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a program from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation designed for women of all ages to learn outdoor skills that will benefit them in a wide range of pursuits. As a women-led business, Northern Explorers supports outdoor education and empowers women to connect with nature, discover rewarding outdoor pursuits, and learn \[…\] The post Becoming an Outdoorswoman 2026:… ## [Dr. David Hahn set to lead Boise State as the university’s eighth president](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/07/01/dr-david-hahn-set-to-lead-boise-state-as-the-universitys-eighth-president/) _2026-07-01 · Emily Carmela Nelson · The Arbiter_ The Idaho State Board of Education announced Dr. David Hahn as Boise State University’s eighth president in a unanimous vote at Wednesday’s special meeting. The nomination concludes a 10-business-day public engagement period that introduced Hahn to the community as the sole finalist in the university’s presidential search. During this time, the community was invited to \[…\] The post Dr. David Hahn… ## [Boise State presidential finalist David Hahn on DEI, research ambitions and the university’s future](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/06/16/boise-state-presidential-finalist-david-hahn-on-dei-research-ambitions-and-the-universitys-future/) _2026-06-16 · Emily Carmela Nelson · The Arbiter_ The Idaho State Board of Education named Dr. David Hahn as the sole finalist in the search for Boise State University’s next president. On Tuesday, Idaho media outlets were invited to meet with Hahn to discuss his candidacy. Below is a transcript of Dr. David Hahn’s full conversation with Idaho media outlets on June 16, \[…\] The post Boise State presidential finalist David Hahn on DEI, research… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VhGDdjB5tjOg) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [State Board of Education names sole finalist following a yearlong presidential search](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/06/16/state-board-of-education-names-sole-finalist-following-a-yearlong-presidential-search/) _2026-06-16 · Emily Carmela Nelson · The Arbiter_ After a yearlong search conducted largely behind closed doors, Boise State University has officially announced a sole presidential finalist. At Tuesday morning’s Idaho State Board of Education Meeting, Dr. David Hahn was identified as the sole finalist for the role of Boise State’s president, a decision search committee chair David Turnbull says the board is \[…\] The post State Board of Education… ## [Industry Legend, Skip Yowell’s Papers Find a New Home at the Outdoor Recreation Archive](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/industry-legend-skip-yowells-papers) _2026-06-10 · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ + the 24 hour roadtrip to bring the collection back to Utah ## [Johnson Lake Trail: An Easy Hike in Banff National Park](https://northernexplorers.ca/johnson-lake-trail-an-easy-hike-in-banff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=johnson-lake-trail-an-easy-hike-in-banff) _2026-06-10 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ If you’re looking for an easy hike in Banff National Park that delivers beautiful mountain scenery without a time commitment, the Johnson Lake Trail should be on your list. Only a 10-minute drive from the Banff townsite, this peaceful lakeside walk offers stunning views of Cascade Mountain and Mount Rundle, and offers one of Banff’s \[…\] The post Johnson Lake Trail: An Easy Hike in Banff National… ## [5 Places to Paddle Near Jasper You’ll Love](https://northernexplorers.ca/5-places-to-paddle-near-jasper-youll-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-places-to-paddle-near-jasper-youll-love) _2026-06-09 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Jasper National Park is home to breathtakingly beautiful lakes and waterways. Glacier-fed lakes almost glow stunning turquoise and are so clear you can sometimes see fish swimming below your canoe or kayak. With easily accessible launch points and paddlecraft rentals in town and throughout the park, canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding in Jasper is an \[…\] The post 5 Places to Paddle Near… ## [10 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Jasper](https://northernexplorers.ca/10-kid-friendly-hikes-in-jasper/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-kid-friendly-hikes-in-jasper) _2026-06-09 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Jasper National Park has always been one of our favourite places to hike as a family. With lots of nature to explore close to the welcoming town of Jasper, kid-friendly adventures are easy to find. Picture the combination of mountain views, turquoise lakes, wildlife sightings and well-maintained trails, and that is what you’ll find in \[…\] The post 10 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Jasper appeared first on… ## [On the Wall Gear Review: Arc’teryx Lithos SL Climbing Harness](https://northernexplorers.ca/gear-review-arcteryx-lithos-sl-climbing-harness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gear-review-arcteryx-lithos-sl-climbing-harness) _2026-06-01 · Maria C. · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Northern Explorers was approached by an Arc’teryx representative to test out this summer’s newly released climbing harness, the Lithos SL. We have two avid climbers on the team, and we were happy to give a hands-on (the wall) gear review of this new product. Overview: Arc’teryx Lithos SL Harness Best For: Sport climbing, gym climbing, \[…\] The post On the Wall Gear Review: Arc’teryx Lithos SL… ## [Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live heads to Albertsons Stadium, expanding Boise State’s summer event lineup](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/05/29/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-live-heads-to-albertsons-stadium-expanding-boise-states-summer-event-lineup/) _2026-05-30 · Aidan Mattingly · The Arbiter_ Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will bring a 14-truck production to Albertsons Stadium on June 6, marking the tour’s first outdoor stadium show in the United States and adding another large-scale event to Boise State’s summer schedule. The event will feature trucks such as Bigfoot, Mega Wrex and Tiger Shark, along with freestyle motocross riders, \[…\] The post Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live heads to… ## [Boise State Athletics: A look back at 2025-26](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/05/26/boise-state-athletics-a-look-back-at-2025-26/) _2026-05-26 · Jake Zamora · The Arbiter_ The end of the 2025-26 academic year marked Boise State’s final farewell to the Mountain West conference. On July 1, the university’s athletic programs are set to formally join the Pac-12, a once-dominant Power Five conference that underwent major transformation since ten schools departed the conference for the Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC in \[…\] The post Boise State Athletics: A look back at 2025-26… ## [Shigeru Kaneko and His Collection Come to Logan](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/shigeru-kaneko-and-his-collection) _2026-05-13 · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ 10 Years of OPDD, Shigeru's return to the Archives, and lessons about the global outdoor industry ## [Cruise to Spirit Island in Jasper National Park](https://northernexplorers.ca/cruise-to-spirit-island-in-jasper-national-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cruise-to-spirit-island-in-jasper-national-park) _2026-05-12 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ Spirit Island is one of the most photographed locations in the Canadian Rockies. It’s not accessible by road or a hiking trail, only by boat. You can either paddle 14 kilometres (one-way) in a canoe or kayak to see it, or take the popular Spirit Island Boat Cruise. This tiny, forested island sits in the \[…\] The post Cruise to Spirit Island in Jasper National Park appeared first on Northern… [Listen](https://northernexplorers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_8689.mp4) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0Ohb48dffnMl) _2026-05-12 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Suunto x Outdoor Recreation Archive](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/suunto-x-outdoor-recreation-archive) _2026-05-11 · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ The Finnish navigation company donates material to USU, expanding the global reach of the collection ## [Boise State football to honor two legends with new field markings](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/05/07/boise-state-football-to-honor-two-legends-with-new-field-markings/) _2026-05-08 · Jake Zamora · The Arbiter_ Two of the most iconic figures in Boise State football history, running back Ashton Jeanty and quarterback Kellen Moore, will be immortalized with the installation of new blue turf at Albertsons Stadium this summer. With every other hashmark on the field being colored white, orange hashmarks will be placed at the 2-yard and 11-yard lines \[…\] The post Boise State football to honor two legends with… ## [Boise State esports announces new Champions Club initiative](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/05/06/boise-state-esports-announces-new-champions-club-initiative/) _2026-05-06 · Jake Zamora · The Arbiter_ The resume of Boise State’s nine-year-old esports program simply speaks for itself. 15 conference championships, seven national titles, over 1,500 wins, all captured since the program was founded in 2017 by head coach Doc Haskell. Competing across five different titles, the program has established itself as one of the most successful esports programs in the \[…\] The post Boise State esports… ## [Measuring Idaho’s music scene](https://www.arbiteronline.com/2026/05/05/measuring-idahos-music-scene/) _2026-05-06 · Isabella Williams · The Arbiter_ A new census aims to turn Idaho’s growing music scene into real data If you’ve been to a local concert in Boise recently, you’ve probably noticed that the music scene feels bigger than ever. Between packed venues, festivals and more local artists popping up, it’s clear something bigger is happening in Idaho’s music world. The \[…\] The post Measuring Idaho’s music scene appeared first on The Arbiter… ## [16 Best Stops on the Icefields Parkway](https://northernexplorers.ca/16-best-stops-on-the-icefields-parkway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=16-best-stops-on-the-icefields-parkway) _2026-05-04 · Amy Hancock · Northern Explorers Magazine_ The Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the Canadian Rockies, connecting Jasper and Lake Louise via Highway 93. The drive takes you by majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, waterfalls and glaciers. With several viewpoints, trails, campgrounds and sites along the way, you can easily make a day or weekend out of this \[…\] The post 16 Best Stops on the Icefields Parkway appeared first… ## [The Future of the Outdoor Industry](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/the-future-of-the-outdoor-industry) _2026-04-21 · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ Come see graduates from Outdoor Product Design & Development showcase their work at Utah State! ## [Nicole McLaughlin Visits ORA](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/nicole-mclaughlin-visits-ora) _2026-04-02 · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ Plus OPDD students solve snack storage with the queen of upcycling ## [Standing Out Using Color](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/standing-out-using-color) _2026-02-26 · Outdoor Recreation Archive · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ A brief history of how we use color for safety, style, and need. ## [ORA in NYC](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/ora-in-nyc) _2025-12-05 · Outdoor Recreation Archive · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ EXPEDITION CLUB NEW YORK ## [ORA Research Fellowship Application is Open](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/ora-research-fellowship-application) _2025-11-05 · Outdoor Recreation Archive · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ Receive funding to visit the Archive! ## [See the ORA in London + Munich](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/see-the-ora-in-london-munich) _2025-10-21 · Outdoor Recreation Archive · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ Alongside our friends from Beams ## [🏔️ Designing the Patagonia Logo](https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/p/designing-the-patagonia-logo) _2025-10-08 · Outdoor Recreation Archive · Outdoor Recreation Archive_ 🎙 A conversation with designer, Frank Clark ## [Two Trails, Two Lakes and a Lot of Fun](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/two-trails-two-lakes-and-a-lot-of-fun) _2025-09-15 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ September 6, 2025—I awoke at 2:30 a.m. to the sound of thunder and flashes of lightning. The weather conditions were a little disconcerting since I was supposed to be driving up to Seattle, Washington, at seven in the morning to ride the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River Trails. I’ve been wanting to ride the Burke-Gilman Trail since learning about it two years ago. On my way back from Vancouver,… ## [Ft. Stevens State Park - A Great Place for a Bike Ride](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/ft-stevens-state-park-a-great-place-for-a-bike-ride) _2025-08-24 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ August 23, 2025 —With the temperature where I live forecasted to be 102°F, I wanted to seek out a cooler place to spend the day, and that... ## [Oregon Caves National Monument - A Trip 41 Years in the Making](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/oregon-caves-national-monument-a-trip-41-years-in-the-making) _2025-07-20 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ Ghost Room July 12, 2025 —After living in Oregon for forty-one years, I finally made the nearly five-hour drive south to visit Oregon... ## [The Trump Administration’s Devastating Impacts on Outdoor Recreation](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/the-trump-administration-s-devastating-impacts-on-outdoor-recreation) _2025-06-03 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ June 2, 2025 —I try not to get political when it comes to outdoor recreation, partly due to the fact that people from all political... ## [Where California Condors Soar](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/where-california-condors-soar) _2025-05-30 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ May 26, 2025 —Visitors to Pinnacles National Park often spot California condors riding thermal winds as they soar high above unique rock... ## [A Birthday Spent Hiking the Cape Lookout Trail](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/a-birthday-spent-hiking-the-cape-lookout-trail) _2025-05-17 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ January 11, 2025 —How does one celebrate his or her birthday? In my case, taking a five-mile hike out to Cape Lookout on the Oregon coast... ## [A Hike and Gear Test](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/a-hike-and-gear-test) _2025-04-21 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ Mt. St. Helens April 13, 2025 —The weather was expected to be in the upper 60s today, which provided me the perfect opportunity to get... ## [Exploring the Rich Guadagno Trail at the Baskett Slough NWR](https://www.outdoorrecreationnw.blog/post/exploring-the-rich-guadagno-trail-at-the-baskett-slough-nwr) _2025-02-02 · Radford Bean · Outdoor Recreation NW_ January 25, 2025 —After weeks of rain, the past two weeks have been dry. While some days have been foggy, there have been plenty of sunny...