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Articles tagged “outdoors”

Tourism

10 Most Visited U.S. National Parks Based on Facebook Check-Ins

Although Facebook check-ins don't give an accurate view of who or how many people visit parks each year, they do give travel providers and brands insights into which of those visitors are available for engagement and mobile deals on their phone.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

10 Most Visited U.S. National Parks Based on Facebook Check-Ins

Tourism

U.S. State Parks Encourage Visits with ‘First Day’ Hikes

The parks are smart for aligning their marketing with the health-minded resolutions of Americans, although the long-term effectiveness of the messaging is unknown.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

U.S. State Parks Encourage Visits with ‘First Day’ Hikes

Tourism

The Local Co-Op That’s Re-Inventing Canadian Skiiing

There are tradeoffs with smaller operations -- slower chairlifts, lackluster lodging -- but being able to travel back in time to what skiing was like before it was big business is a definite lure.

The Guardian | 10 years ago

The Local Co-Op That’s Re-Inventing Canadian Skiiing

Tourism

Puerto Rico might limit visitors to popular bio-luminescent bay

The bioluminescent bay is one of the most well-known of Puerto Rico’s attractions and limiting the number of visitors while increasing costs may be a sustainable means to ensuring the site’s livelihood.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Puerto Rico might limit visitors to popular bio-luminescent bay

Tourism

Wyoming race seeks athlete-tourists to endure 485-mile run around the state

While there aren't many people who can endure the race, it's an excellent way to advertise the state's history and vast natural resources.

James Chilton, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Wyoming race seeks athlete-tourists to endure 485-mile run around the state

Tourism

Nepal to introduce new safety measures for Everest aspirants

It's not that climbing Everest isn't difficult, it's that it's become a victim of its own success to the point where it's the climbing equivalent of driving a Los Angeles freeway.

Asia News Network | 11 years ago

Nepal to introduce new safety measures for Everest aspirants

Tourism

Atlantic Coast tourism leaders worry about the coming hurricane season

Relying solely on prayer and good luck to protect a destination from natural disasters is a poor way to prepare for a storm, but this scene is playing itself out up and down the Atlantic Coast right now.

Hank Rowland, The Brunswick News | 11 years ago

Atlantic Coast tourism leaders worry about the coming hurricane season

Tourism

Norway’s Svalbard Islands are looking to hire a polar bear spotter this summer

Unlike Australia’s publicity job postings, Norway’s needs are authentic and provide real insight into the setting and culture of these remote islands.

Skift | 11 years ago

Norway’s Svalbard Islands are looking to hire a polar bear spotter this summer

Tourism

Nepal promises Everest security after fight between sherpas and climbers

The one person you absolutely don't want to get in a fight with on a mountain climb is the guy who makes sure your ropes are secure. Perhaps the Europeans might want to start out with a clean slate and give Kilimanjaro a shot.

Gopal Sharma, Reuters | 11 years ago

Nepal promises Everest security after fight between sherpas and climbers

Tourism

Denver’s marijuana holiday celebration: High expectations, tight security

Colorado and Washington State's relaxing of pot laws in the 2012 election cycle have already placed them on every stoner's bucket list, but they'll both need to make sure the destinations continue to focus on the breadth of activities available to visitors -- they don't want to become one-horse towns that non-smokers avoid.

Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press | 11 years ago