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Prince William County Lifeguard Hiring Event!

Sign-up for a swim test and interview to be a lifeguard this summer at SplashDown!

Rollins Ford Regional Park Opens Oct. 7

Rollins Ford Regional Park

Prince William Parks & Rec. to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rollins Ford Regional Park.

Tourism to Prince William Forest Park Contributes $19.1 Million to Local Economy

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 294,916 visitors to Prince William Forest Park in 2022 spent $19.1 million in communities near the park. …

Outdoor adventures and information
Podcast

All about thru-hiking

Backpacker Radio is a podcast all about thru-hiking. Topics include hiking news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.

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Exploring rural America

The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions, and history of rural America.

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Outside storytelling

Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, …

Outdoors
This tropical plant builds isolated ‘apartments’ to prevent battles among the aggressive ant tenants it relies on for survival
Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments help different ant colonies live peacefully side by side.
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Factors like your health status and how hard you exercise can help gauge the risk of wildfire smoke exposure.
Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Force Blue, where veterans use their skills for marine conservation, healing both ocean and themselves.
Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics
Democratic governors and President Donald Trump agree to fight an invasion of non-native fish that has spread up the Mississippi River and threatens the Great Lakes.
The Rapala Guide to Making This Summer’s Family Fishing Trip the Best One Yet
(BPT) - When you love fishing, taking your loved ones out on the water might just be one of life's greatest joys. There's simply nothing better than spending uninterrupted time together, telling …
LOCAL INTERESTS

NPCA: How Are the Proposed Data Centers Threatening National Parks?

Aerial view of the Manassas National Battlefield juxtaposed with an image of data center development.
A visualization of the affected land at Manassas National Battlefield Park and how it could change if the county allows data …

KID HISTORIAN Explores Civil War History at Manassas National Battlefield

Scene from the Manassas National Battlefield

Dhruv Amitabh shares what he learned about the First Battle of Bull Run while visiting the Manassas Battlefield Park.

Doctors told a dad his daughter would never walk on her own. He built a way to get her on the trails.

The Salt Lake Tribune shares a story about a cart, built by a Utah father whose daughter could no longer walk, that is redefining outdoor accessibility for families around the world.
Beyond the beach: 7 exciting experiences in the Mexican Caribbean
(BPT) - The Mexican Caribbean is known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, and there are even more experiences within its 12 regions that are just as memorable as its shores. If …
Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters
Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

(BPT) - Bursting with energy, creativity and character, the Richmond Region is where history meets innovation, and culture collides with thrill. Whether you're into timeless art or adrenaline-pumping …
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Snow leopards are hard to find and count, which makes protecting them difficult.
Conservationists have to search rough terrain and thousands of automated photographs to find the elusive cats. Artificial intelligence can help them work more accurately and more efficiently.
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The black-legged tick, or deer tick, _Ixodes scapularis_, can transmit Lyme disease and other health hazards.
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
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The shark in 'Jaws' became a terrifying icon.
A shark expert whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie explains some of their unique features. Many discoveries came in the decades after ‘Jaws.’
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