Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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North Rim operations began seasonal shut-down of most visitor services on Friday, Oct. 16. The North Rim will remain open to visitors, closing for winter on Tuesday, Dec. 1 or until snow closes State Highway 67 leading into the park. The Grand Canyon Lodge gift shop will remain open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 1. Self-service gas and diesel fuel will continue to be available in the park through Dec. 1 or until State Highway 67 closes Beginning Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, entrance fees are... Full story
Welcome to the 4th Annual Sand-Water-RV Expo in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of off-roading, RVing and boating. The 2015 Sand-Water-RV Expo captures the spirit and passion of these complementary outdoor recreation activities, providing motivated consumers the opportunity to browse, compare and shop for the latest and greatest in off-road vehicles, trucks, sand rails, ATVs, UTVs, 4x4s, buggies, golf carts, motorcycles, electric vehicles, RVs, toy haulers, travel... Full story
Rule 13, if it has no shoulders or eyebrows, don't mess with it! Captain Jared Stubbs, Sea Tow San Diego, reported rumors of a poisonous sea snake washing ashore in Southern California. Since, sources from Heal the Bay has confirmed that the exotic and incredibly venomous sea snake has been spotted off the Oxnard coast line. The sea snake, Pelamis platurus, approximately 2-feet in length and more commonly known as the yellow-bellied sea snake, was found at the Silver Strand Beach in Oxnard,... Full story
Throughout boating communities worldwide, parades of lights welcome the holiday season. There is nothing more spectacular than colored lights sparkling on boats as they ply the rivers and lakes and bays - truly beautiful gifts to all those who some to see and celebrate. Here are three of our Southwest favorites for you to put on your calendar in time to plan ahead for the one you hope to visit in 2015. Lake Havasu: 'Sparkle under the Stars" For the past 33 years the Annual Boat Parade of Lights... Full story
The Southern California Speedboat Club (SCSC) will hold its 69th Anniversary Thanksgiving Regatta on the Colorado River's Parker Strip. This powerboat/speedboat racing features endurance, speed, and circle racing. Boats include stock outboards, pro-stock, Grand National (GNs), cracker box, tunnel lights, and K-boats. Mark the dates on your calendar: Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (310) 318-4012 or visit either http://www.scscracing.com or... Full story
My last fish report expressed the hope that stripers would start boiling again, but to my dismay, no boils have been reported this week. Unforgettable boil action has occurred in August, September, and early October but each of these episodes has been interrupted by quiet periods when stripers stay deep despite a high abundance of forage. When boiling stripers do splash on top in big groups, it is easy to find and then catch them with surface lures. I hope that happens soon but, while waiting,... Full story
Action: Opens the North and South Forks of the Newaukum River. Effective Dates: Immediately. Species affected: All species. Location: Newaukum River – North and South Forks (Lewis County). Reason for action: Cooler weather and recent precipitation have increased flows in these tributaries eliminating the need for the drought-related fishing closures adopted in August. Information contact: Mike Scharpf, District Fish Biologist, 360-249-1205. Fishers must have a current Washington fishing l... Full story
Seasonal reductions in services at some developed recreation sites on the Mesa Ranger District are now in effect through April 14, 2016. The reduction in services includes no vehicle access, trash pick-up, no available toilets, and no drinking water where water was previously provided. “The reduction in services will allow the recreation staff to consolidate use and more efficiently manage recreation on the district as visitation drops in the fall and winter,” stated Gary Hanna, Mesa Dis... Full story
Action: Lifts closures in the Yakima Basin. Effective date: Immediately. Species affected: All game fish (trout, whitefish, etc.). Locations: Ahtanum Creek, including the North Fork and Middle Fork Little Naches River Teanaway River, including the West, Middle and North forks Reason for action: Cooler weather and recent precipitation have increased flows in these tributaries eliminating the need for the drought-related fishing closures adopted in mid-July. Additional Information: The fishing sea... Full story
Action: Closes the following areas to salmon fishing: (1) Snohomish River (Snohomish County): From the mouth (Burlington Northern Railroad bridges) of the Snohomish River upstream to the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers. (2) Skykomish River: From the mouth upstream to the confluence of the North and South Forks. (3) Snoqualmie River: From the mouth upstream to Snoqualmie Falls. (4) Wallace River: From the mouth upstream to 200 feet above the water intake for the salmon... Full story
William “Billy” Edwards went to work last month, just as he has done every day for the past 25 years. He followed in his father’s footsteps as a computer consultant. His father was one of the pioneers of the industry, dating back to the 1950s when he worked for General Electric as a Mainframe Analyst. Billy had been part of the “Mac” revolution and had done some promising work on applications for the old Macintosh as well as the newer generations. Providing applications that helped the machi... Full story
I'm a true believer that every situation we encounter in our daily lives can (and should) be a learning experience - from meeting people on the street to driving to work in the morning to dealing with co-workers and/or customers to communicating with our families (and everything in between). Everything we do we can learn from. If something didn't go right in a situation, instead of looking to place blame, ask yourself, what could I have said or done differently? There are so many things to be... Full story
At press time these "water ballerinas" were competing in the USA Synchronized Swimming Master National Championships in Grand Rapids, Mich. We wish them the best and will report on the results in our next issue. Good luck to (left to right) front row: Katie LaBounty, Scarlett DeLaney; row 2: Christina Mansson, Angela Potter, Laurie Stiff; row 3: Sarah Sottile, Julie Johnson, Courtney Johnson, Deb Anderson; and center back: Coach Becky Thompson... Full story
Here's an excellent opportunity to learn more about wildlife native to Arizona and other education programs. Featured will be live wildlife displays, a chance to learn to cast at the fishing activity, boating law and safety information, material on hunter-education program, a self-guided tour of the facility, food, drink and merchandise. Join us for our annual open house at the Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov.22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stroll around the compound,... Full story
Editor's Note (Superyachttimes.com): With the movie re: Steve Jobs playing currently, we thought it a good time to run this article about his incredible yacht. Before his death, former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was planning to build one of the world's most unusual yachts - a sleek, all-aluminum cruiser that looked more like a "Battlestar Galactica" fighter than a leisure yacht. Rumors were that plans for the boat had been shelved during Jobs's illness. However, the yacht was launched, albeit... Full story
SAILOR DAYS -- The Maritime Museum invites you to participate in Sailor Days every day from Nov. 21- Nov.29 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Each child can participate in a scavenger hunt around the participating ships, learning about history while having fun. Each child wins a prize of his or her choice from our treasure chest. All activities are included with regular admission prices: adults $16 and children $8. Historic Bay Tours for 45 minutes on Pilot can be added to regular admission for only $5 more.... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds all off-highway vehicle (OHV) drivers and passengers to wear the proper safety gear, including a helmet, in the wake of a fatal roll-over collision near Cottonwood recently. "It's critically important for all OHV drivers and passengers to always wear a helmet, regardless if you're on an ATV or side-by-side vehicle," said Matt Eberhart, Game and Fish OHV Safety Education coordinator. "Helmets really do save lives and OHV operators should put their own... Full story
A bomb-sniffing combat dog named Mike survived two tours of duty in Iraq but not the streets of a bucolic little town in Wyoming. The 9-year-old Belgian Malinois was shot and killed in Powell last Saturday by a bicyclist who said he was attacked, leaving Mike’s devastated owner Matthew Bessler, a retired Army Ranger, wondering how he is going to deal with his combat-related injuries alone. “I raised him as a puppy, and the ability he has to sense some of the issues that I have with sei... Full story
Ed Huntsman took this shot six years ago walking up to Havasupai Falls from the Colorado River in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. He remembers, "It was awesome rafting from Lee's Ferry completely through the Canyon to South Cove on Lake Mead, but I can't begin to imagine transiting some of the rapids on that trip in a kayak! Brave souls everyone. BTW, the falls were great! Thanks to the Park Service for the opportunity for a joint patrol on some of the country's most challenging, and... Full story
Mustang Survival has announced it is voluntarily recalling two selected models of inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs) manufactured in Canada between September 2014 and September 2015. The recall is being issued for the reinforcement of a portion of the bladder assembly that may tear when the bladder lobes are flexed apart while fully inflated. While a solution has been developed that corrects any affected products and prevents occurrence of this issue, the repair can only be performed... Full story
BELATED, BUT – Please join us in celebrating a happy 240th Birthday, U.S. Navy!... Full story
Where do women sailors go to learn? The Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) will hold its 27th Annual Women's Sailing Convention on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California. The day-long, ladies-only series of shore and boat-based workshops offer beginners to experts a welcoming environment to learn more about all topics sailing. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has been the event's primary sponsor since its... Full story
The Coast Guard rescued two people recently after their boat reportedly capsized from a ship's wave north of the Texas City dike near the Houston Ship Channel. A Good Samaritan called Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders at 5:08 .m., on VHF-FM channel 16, to report the two people and their capsized boat in need of assistance. Watchstanders launched Station Galveston's response boat crew who recovered them in good health at 5:31 p.m. and transported them to Siever's Cove. "We'd like to... Full story
Gaviota Varadero Marina - a new marina built and owned by the Cuban government - is 98 percent unoccupied. Many marinas in Cuba are in disrepair and amenities are difficult to come by. U.S. boaters have the official go-ahead to travel to Cuba, but government authorization is just the first step for the "pioneers" who are opting to make the journey after a half-century embargo. "It's not as easy as hopping on your boat and saying, 'OK, I'm going to Cuba, and I'll be back tomorrow,' " said Julie... Full story
