February 02, 2015
For Presidents’ Day, Some Fun Facts About National Parks And Presidents
With President's Day just around the corner, national park visitors might be surprised to learn that we've had a president who did a stint as a ranger at Yellowstone. Gerald Ford was 23 when he was stationed at Yellowstone, where one of his duties was protecting other park rangers who fed bears at the bear-feeding truck, a popular visitor attraction at the time.
January 29, 2015
Snowsports Industry Sees Surge In Gear Sales
Skiers and snowboarders bought $1.46 billion worth of gear and clothing during the first part of the ski season, an 8 percent increase from last year, with sales of outwear pacing the climb. Sales began to pick up in late November and early indications point to strong December sales.
January 27, 2015
U.S. Tourism Booms In 2014
When it comes to travel, the Obama administration gets, high-ranking tourism officials say, pointing to another banner year for the U.S. travel Industry, a sector that saw total employment reach 8 million in 2014 for the first time ever.
January 24, 2015
Snowsports Industry Launches Major Backcountry Safety Push
The snowsports industry seeks to reverse the trend of increasing avalanche accidents with a new backcountry safety campaign.
January 24, 2015
2 New Segments Added To National Water Trail System
Whether you travel north or south this year, two new national water trails provide the opportunity to explore and connect to America’s waterways — the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail and the Huron River Water Trail are the 17th and 18th segments of the National Water Trails System.