Tag: NATIONAL PARKS

Usually, when we talk about the union of gadgets and the outdoors, we're discussing how the latest tech can make your excursions into the wild safer or more comfortable. It turns out, though, that our gadgets are just as adept at putting us in harm's way. The New York Times spoke with park rangers from around the nation, and compiled a list of anecdotes about cameras and cell phones putting ...

digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2009/08/11/smokey-the-bear-turns-65-gets-hip-to-the-internet/'; Who says you can't teach an old dog bear new tricks? Smokey the Bear, that cute and lovable reminder of wildfire prevention and safety, turned 65 years old Monday, and he celebrated in style. Not only did the pants-wearing brown bear debut a new slogan ("Get Your Smokey On"), but he also ...