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B.C. Park Is Closed After Bear Charges 20 Campers
Some areas of Garibaldi Provincial Park in British Columbia, are closed to hikers and campers after an aggressive black bear charged a group of up to 20 people in late September, according to CBC. The incident happened at the Taylor Creek bridge near Garibaldi Lake on...Project To Connect Idaho Parks Through Trail System
U.S. Forest Service officials on Tuesday (Oct. 1) unveiled plans to create a non-motorized trail system that would connect popular Idaho campsites with nearby boat launches, day-use areas and more, according to the Idaho Statesman. Matt Phillips, landscape architect...Man Dies After RV Falls On Top Of Him At RV Park
On Oct. 1, at 12:07 p.m., the Idaho Falls (Idaho) Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to 1440 Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls for a report of a traumatic injury at the Snake River RV Park and Campground, according to KPVI. The reporting person told Idaho...B.C. Campground Could Be Turned Into Apartments
After 13 years, a contended piece of land in Penticton, British Columbia has received its first step of council support to transition from a campground to a site for future apartment buildings, according to the Penticton Western News. At the regular meeting on Oct. 1,...N.Y. City Approves Invest In Campground Upgrades
Moriah, N.Y., took a step toward waterfront revitalization last week, conceptually approving construction of a rental cabin at its Bulwagga Bay campground, according to The Sun. Ideally, more cabins will follow, although the town is somewhat constrained by soil type,...Wildfires Up 50% from ‘12 to ‘18 In Some Calif. Areas
Wildfires are up by 50% from 2012 to 2018 in the California area where Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties come together, when compared to the previous 97 years, according to a study by Hills for Everyone. The technical consultant for the...UpCountry Camp Offers Bell Tents, Glamping Pkgs.
If you’d like a change from the daily grind, the constant sound of your cell phone and a unique experience, consider glamping, according to the Clarion Ledger. Emily Henning, of Madison, Wisc., owner of Upcountry Camp, supplies everything needed for glamping, and does...Tonto National Forest Begins Increasing Park Fees
Starting today (Oct. 1) fees for campgrounds in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest will increase by as much as $8 per vehicle, according to KJZZ. According to officials from the U.S. Forest Service, 95% of visitors preferred increased fees over reduced services,...