MDC announces Nov. 25-26 building closures in Kansas City and northwest regions
MDC closures for the Thanksgiving holidays will not include outdoor trails, like this one outside the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs.read more
View ArticleTennessee State Parks Host After Thanksgiving Hikes
Tennessee State Parks offer an alternative to Black Friday shopping or simply a chance to walk off some of that Thanksgiving meal with After Thanksgiving Hikes on Friday, Nov.read more
View ArticleTread Lightly! announces Dirtdadmoto as its newest Official Partner
CENTERVILLE, UT. (Nov 29, 2021) — Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs today announced Dirtdadmoto...
View ArticleTread Lightly! announces Hypercraft as its newest Official Partner
CENTERVILLE, UT. (Nov 30, 2021) — Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs today announced Hypercraft, a...
View ArticleMDC invites hikers to night hike at Busch Conservation Area Saturday
St. CHARLES, Mo.— Nature doesn’t go to sleep when the sun goes down. The woods are still full of activity in the darkness as the night shift takes over. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)...
View ArticleTread Lightly! announces Raceline Wheels as its newest Official Partner
NORTH SALT LAKE, UT. (Dec 21, 2021) — Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs today announced Raceline...
View ArticleRedden Forest Campsites and Trails Closed Due to Snowstorm
With a potential for additional snowfall of 3 inches or more and wind gusts to 35 m.p.h., Delaware Forest Service staff are currently assessing impacts from the storm and working to mitigate hazardous...
View ArticleTread Lightly! announces Escapod Trailers as its newest Official Partner...
NORTH SALT LAKE, UT. (Jan 19, 2022) — Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs today announced Escapod...
View ArticlePerry Hill Winter Recreation Management Pilot Program Continues
February 16, 2022 – The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR), which owns and manages the Perry Hill Block within CC Putnam State Forest, announces the continuation of a pilot...
View ArticleMDC to hold Backpacking Basics programs in August in Warrenton and at Shaw...
WARRENTON, Mo.— There’s no better way to become one with nature than to live in it. For those who enjoy the basics and revel in self-reliance, backpacking and backcountry camping is an excellent way...
View ArticleMDC to host run, hike at Little Prairie CAs nature trail Sept. 10 in Phelps...
ROLLA, Mo. – Grab those hiking boots or running shoes and meet MDC staff and others for a run/hike at 8 a.m.read more
View ArticleHit the trail with MDC at the Hiking 101 - Beginner's Guide to Hiking Sept....
WILDWOOD, Mo.— Hiking is a great way to get up close with nature. You feel a real connection to the land when it’s directly beneath your feet. The only thing between you and nature is a pair of...
View ArticleGovernor Ivey Awards $1.64 Million to Enhance Outdoor Recreation in Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday awarded nearly $1.64 million to improve outdoor recreational venues in Alabama. Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build,...
View ArticleMANITOBA GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES OFF-ROAD TRAILS SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ACT
The Manitoba government is introducing the off-road trails safety and maintenance act, which would ensure that users of off-road vehicles (ORV) would have access to safe, high-quality recreation...
View ArticleMost snowmobile trails need more snow and cold temperatures
Where trails cross wetlands, 15 inches of ice is needed to support the weight of the trail groomers.read more
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