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Death Valley Named World's Largest Dark Sky Park; to Host 2nd Annual 'Mars Fest' March 1-3

Wondering where to visit for good views of the night sky? The nonprofit International Dark-Sky Association just added Death Valley National Park to its “gold tier” list, the group’s loftiest designation for sites that provide star-filled nighttime canopies. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 21, 2013 9:00 AM & Tagged International Dark Sky Association, International Dark Sky Park, Mars, dark skies, death valley, night sky and stargazing | permalink | Comments



From City Kid to Mountain Climber: How Summer Camp Changed a Life

"If you had asked me to a climb a mountain when I was growing up, I would have totally been down for it even though I had no idea what a mountain even looked like." So says today’s guest blogger, Tyrhee Moore, a member of Expedition Denali, the first all-African American team of climbers attempting to summit Denali in June 2013. Here's the story of how he became an outdoor enthusiast. ...

Posted by Steve T on February 20, 2013 9:00 AM & Tagged Expedition Denali, diversity, mountaineering and summer camp | permalink | Comments



Hail to the Peaks: A Survey of Presidential Names in High Places

For President’s Day we ask: How many U.S. presidents have mountains named after them? We count at least 11. Are we missing any? ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 16, 2013 8:00 AM & Tagged Presidents Day, mountains and peaks | permalink | Comments



Traveling Internationally? Get Tips on Electricity Adapters from REI Expert Advice

Hair dryers? Tablets? Laptops? If you want to bring such electricity-based gadgets on your international trips, it’s wise to be prepared—or a poof and a cloud of smoke could be the unintended result. Our newly updated "Electricity Guide for Travelers" article quickly gives you the basics. ...

Posted by Steve T on February 15, 2013 10:00 AM & Tagged REI Expert Advice, Travel and electrical adapters | permalink | Comments



A Highlight Reel of Romance in National Parks

Providing some Valentine’s Day evidence that Cupid must enjoy the outdoors, the U.S. Department of Interior has assembled a highlight reel of romantic moments captured in national parks and other federal public lands. Check out the video. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 14, 2013 2:30 PM & Tagged national parks, romance and video | permalink | Comments