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🛴 The National Park Service quietly opened the door to a new class of wheeled visitors this week, giving park superintendents fresh leeway over where e-scooters and hoverboards can roll, per the new micromobility rule change.

🏜️ Bulldozers moved through a fragile riparian corridor in one of Texas's most protected wilderness areas last week, the first visible phase of a $1.7 billion project reshaping park land along the border, according to the latest Big Bend construction report.

📉 GoPro's camera sales cratered even as its subscription business hit a record attach rate, widening the gap between its hardware struggles and its steadier alternative revenue stream, per the new Q2 earnings report.

💊 A survey of 114 physicians across 38 countries found that 1 in 10 knew of elite athletes using a popular weight-loss drug without medical need, with nearly half saying it should be banned, revealing new cracks in sport's newest doping gray area.

The Dyrt has released its 2026 Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the U.S. list, with Valley of the Gods in Utah, Scoria Pit in North Dakota, and The Wall in South Dakota topping the rankings. All three sites are free dispersed camping spots on public land. The Dyrt

Active Brands has appointed Amber Nero as Canadian Sales Manager for Kari Traa and Dæhlie. She will be tasked with expanding retail partnerships and growing both brands across Canada. Active Brands

Seirus Innovation has named Akimbo Communications its public relations agency of record. The agency will lead strategic communications across outdoor, sport, workwear, and lifestyle categories as the brand expands into new markets. Seirus Innovation

PACT Outdoors’ partnership with the Life Time Leadville Race Series continues to bring its research-backed human waste management program back to the Leadville Trail 100 Run. The program is implemented through pre-race communications, aid stations, on-course signage, and volunteer education. PACT Outdoors

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Limited exhibit booth space, partnership packages, and sponsorships remain available for the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. The event is scheduled for November 9 to 13 at Paris Las Vegas. RV Dealers Association

Outdoor Retailer's August 19 to 21 show at the Minneapolis Convention Center will feature more than 275 exhibitors and 550 retail buyers. The show will also debut the inaugural Wild Reach creator program, reaching 15 million followers, alongside education sessions and outdoor activities. Outdoor Retailer

Diadora has launched the Corsa, a lightweight daily training shoe weighing 230g with an 8mm drop and 39mm stack height. The shoe features ANIMA N2 supercritical-foamed EVA that delivers a 72% reactivity score and a 40% weight reduction over standard EVA. Diadora

BearVault's full canister lineup, including the BV425 Sprint, BV450 Jaunt, BV475 Trek, BV500 Journey, and BV ONE, has received certification under WMI's Black Bear-Resistant Product Testing Program. The certification requires 60 minutes of continuous bear interaction without loss of function. BearVault

KUIU has introduced Veros, its fourth camouflage pattern, designed for darker hardwoods and late-season timber. The pattern uses a four-color palette of Arctic Shadow, Major Brown, Ash dark brown, and Asphalt dark grey, available across seventeen products on kuiu.com. KUIU

Huffy has launched the Pro Lightning BMX complete race bike line, reviving an iconic 1980s model with Junior, Expert, and Pro builds. The bikes feature 6061 aluminum frames, mechanical disc brakes, and race-ready components available at huffy.com. Huffy

Geartrade is advising skiers and snowboarders to consign winter gear in August to maximize sales potential, noting that September through November is the platform's peak selling season. Ski and snowboard sales on the platform were up 80% in 2025 over the prior year. Geartrade

The Michael Waddell Podcast features Bone Collector co-host Travis "T-Bone" Turner discussing archery techniques and bow technology innovations. The episode also includes a positive health update following his myxofibrosarcoma diagnosis five years ago. OSG

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