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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Zion museum's new temporary exhibit delves into research on end-Triassic extinction
SPRINGDALE, Utah () — A new, temporary exhibit featuring research on the Triassic and Jurassic periods is available at the Zion Human History Museum. It features research on geoscience and extinction, as well as a model phytosaur skull. The new exhibit will bring guests through the late Triassic period, the end-Triassic Extinction, and the beginnings of the Jurassic period, between 227 to 180 million years ago. This is the culmination of a seven-year research project involving scientists from all over. Dr. Celina Suarez, a geoscience professor at the University of Arkansas, led the team. The rocks at Zion National Park were key to this research, as they were used to study and understand the climate change that led to the end-Triassic Extinction. Two Utah campgrounds included in list of 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America Right Now: Hipcamp According to a press release from Zion National Park, Dr. Suarez and her team identified 'a spike in CO2 levels in the park's Moenave Formation.' Using this information, the scientists were able to pinpoint a rapid increase in volcanic eruptions that led to the supercontinent Pangea splitting. 'We've got to look at the geologic past and all these past events to understand where we're going in the future,' Dr. Suarez is quoted in a press release. 'If we can just get one or two people that come and visit Zion to understand that … I've done my job.' Alongside that discovery, which is mirrored in sites all around the world, Dr. Suarez and the team of scientists found that the CO2 spike would also cause wildfires and 'intense weather patterns' that led to the End Triassic Extinction, which wiped out 'approximately 80 percent of all marine and terrestrial species on Earth,' according to the release. 10 hikes with stunning wildflowers across Utah The new exhibit at the Zion History Museum was built on this research, and was created by a collaboration between scientists, artists, and partners. Zion National Park extends a special thanks to the Zion Forever Project, St. George Dinosaur Discovery Museum, the Utah Geological Survey and the National Science Foundation in their release. 'None of us could have done anything to this scale by ourselves,' Robyn Henderek, the park's physical scientist, is quoted. 'We all had a role to play in this process.' For more information about visiting this new exhibit, visit . Orangutan at Utah's Hogle Zoo expecting baby this month Trump and Musk feud escalates Tariff battle continues Zion museum's new temporary exhibit delves into research on end-Triassic extinction One person dead following accident on Highway 89 near Utah-Sanpete county line Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Everywhere You Want to Camp: Hipcamp Doubles U.S. Campsite Inventory to Offer World's Largest Catalog of Outdoor Destinations
Hipcamp becomes first and only app to unify all types of camping experiences in a single platform with over 500,000 U.S. campsites SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hipcamp, the world's #1 app for finding and booking campsites, today announced it has doubled its U.S. inventory to more than 500,000 campsites. Hipcamp now offers outdoor enthusiasts the largest catalog of campgrounds, RV parks, and unique camping experiences ever assembled, all accessible through a single app. This marks a significant evolution for the platform, which has been historically known for its private land camping experiences on farms and ranches. With this expansion, Hipcamp becomes the first and only app to unify all the campsites—from national parks to blueberry farms—everywhere you want to camp. This announcement arrives just in time for summer travel season and at a critical moment for the camping industry. Over the past decade, the number of U.S. active campers has grown by 68%1 while the number of campgrounds has stagnated. With demand outpacing supply, 56%2 of campers in 2024 reported difficulty booking a site because campgrounds were full. Additionally, recent news of layoffs in national parks and budget cuts driving the potential summer closure of over 4,000 campsites3 in California alone have further exacerbated this already tenuous situation. "Our campers' number-one request has consistently been that they need more places to camp that reflect their individual camping styles. As the camper community continues to grow and diversify, from Gen Z to retirees, the need to streamline the process for finding the perfect campsite has never been more urgent. Our vision for Hipcamp since the beginning has been to make it possible to see all your camping options—highly personalized to you—in a single app. AI has made it possible for us to transform our product and build toward the future of camping," said Alyssa Ravasio, CEO and Founder of Hipcamp. This breakthrough reflects Hipcamp's deep commitment to fulfilling its mission to get more people outside. By unifying all types of camping in a single app, Hipcamp is not only increasing access to the outdoors but also reshaping what camping means today. Whether travelers are looking for a rustic tent site in a national forest, a family-friendly RV park near the beach, or a luxury treehouse perched in the mountains, Hipcamp's expanded catalog offers a seamless way to browse photos, read camper reviews, and find the perfect stay for every type of camper, every time. For more information or to explore the expanded catalog, visit About Hipcamp Hipcamp is the #1 app to find and book campsites, from national parks to blueberry farms. Hipcamp unifies the world's camping options across peaceful private spots, iconic public lands, and well-equipped campgrounds to create one app that has everywhere you want to camp. Hipcamp has grown into a community of over 7 million campers who use the app to explore all of their options in one place—tent sites, RV spots, or glamping—and find the perfect site to match their camping style. Each year, Hipcamp helps millions of campers sleep happily under the stars, boosting local economies and biodiversity along the way. Investors include Benchmark, Andreessen Horowitz, and Bond Capital. Hipcamp Press Kit 1 2024 KOA Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report 2 SGB Media 3 New York Times View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Renée McDonaldpress@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Everywhere You Want to Camp: Hipcamp Doubles U.S. Campsite Inventory to Offer World's Largest Catalog of Outdoor Destinations
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hipcamp, the world's #1 app for finding and booking campsites, today announced it has doubled its U.S. inventory to more than 500,000 campsites. Hipcamp now offers outdoor enthusiasts the largest catalog of campgrounds, RV parks, and unique camping experiences ever assembled, all accessible through a single app. This marks a significant evolution for the platform, which has been historically known for its private land camping experiences on farms and ranches. With this expansion, Hipcamp becomes the first and only app to unify all the campsites—from national parks to blueberry farms—everywhere you want to camp. This announcement arrives just in time for summer travel season and at a critical moment for the camping industry. Over the past decade, the number of U.S. active campers has grown by 68% 1 while the number of campgrounds has stagnated. With demand outpacing supply, 56% 2 of campers in 2024 reported difficulty booking a site because campgrounds were full. Additionally, recent news of layoffs in national parks and budget cuts driving the potential summer closure of over 4,000 campsites 3 in California alone have further exacerbated this already tenuous situation. 'Our campers' number-one request has consistently been that they need more places to camp that reflect their individual camping styles. As the camper community continues to grow and diversify, from Gen Z to retirees, the need to streamline the process for finding the perfect campsite has never been more urgent. Our vision for Hipcamp since the beginning has been to make it possible to see all your camping options—highly personalized to you—in a single app. AI has made it possible for us to transform our product and build toward the future of camping,' said Alyssa Ravasio, CEO and Founder of Hipcamp. This breakthrough reflects Hipcamp's deep commitment to fulfilling its mission to get more people outside. By unifying all types of camping in a single app, Hipcamp is not only increasing access to the outdoors but also reshaping what camping means today. Whether travelers are looking for a rustic tent site in a national forest, a family-friendly RV park near the beach, or a luxury treehouse perched in the mountains, Hipcamp's expanded catalog offers a seamless way to browse photos, read camper reviews, and find the perfect stay for every type of camper, every time. For more information or to explore the expanded catalog, visit About Hipcamp Hipcamp is the #1 app to find and book campsites, from national parks to blueberry farms. Hipcamp unifies the world's camping options across peaceful private spots, iconic public lands, and well-equipped campgrounds to create one app that has everywhere you want to camp. Hipcamp has grown into a community of over 7 million campers who use the app to explore all of their options in one place—tent sites, RV spots, or glamping—and find the perfect site to match their camping style. Each year, Hipcamp helps millions of campers sleep happily under the stars, boosting local economies and biodiversity along the way. Investors include Benchmark, Andreessen Horowitz, and Bond Capital.
Courier-Mail
30-04-2025
- Courier-Mail
Jodie Cockerill shares her top van life travel tips
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Gold Coast grandmother Jodie Cockerill has driven solo around Australia and loves the adventures of van life so much she's urging us all to take it up. This is how she travels: I travel to… Have a sense of freedom. I took six months off work and did a solo lap of Australia in a campervan. It was incredible. X Travelling down the coast of Western Australia was amazing – there were so many beautiful places, Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo being favourites. Road trips give you such a sense of freedom and you meet so many wonderful people. I loved it so much I started my business when I got home because I wanted to be able to keep my campervan but I could not afford to have it sitting in the driveway. So, I started renting it out on Camplify when I wasn't using it. Once I saw the potential, I bought another van and since then two more. I looked at the business as a way to retire as I don't have enough super. This way I could have the vans, work part time and still have an income. Driving is my favourite mode of transport because... It gives me the freedom to really explore an area. I plan the trip… Myself. I often have an idea of where I want to go and use Google Maps to help me plan the route. I am now using ChatGPT to help me plan road trips as well. Inside my suitcase you will always find… Mozzie spray. So many places I look to go have the worst sandflies. The first thing I do when I hit the road is… I always get this feeling of 'Here we go, Spirit (my van), off on another adventure.' I talk to Spirit, which I know is pretty weird, but we have done a lot together. My favourite travel companions are… My grandkids, because they get so excited when we go camping. I have six and they love their campervan adventures. I always try to find a campground where we can have a campfire. If it also has animals and somewhere to swim, that's a perfect combination for the kids. There are some great places around the Gold Coast; one of the kids' favourites is Thunderbird Park at Tamborine Mountain. My packing style is... Super-organised. I pack everything into travel cubes to save space and keep my van tidy. When you are living in a small space, you don't want to be having to keep moving stuff around to find things. On the road I dress… For comfort 100 per cent. I always choose loose, comfy clothes, especially if I have a long day's drive ahead. My preferred roadside meal is… At the end of the day I finish off with a glass of wine and make a little charcuterie board. The hack that saves me hundreds is… Camping in national parks or using Hipcamp, which has the largest collection of private campsites, caravan parks, cabins, and glamping sites. I always use public transport in… Melbourne. I don't like driving in the CBD because I just don't get hook turns. The destination that offers best bang for my buck is… Lane Cove National Park in Sydney. It's only about a 900m walk to North Ryde train station and from there you can get a train to Central in 20 minutes. It costs about $60 per night, which is super-cheap for its location. My best tip for saving on van life expenses is… Think about where you want to go and try not to backtrack too much as fuel is one of the biggest expenses. Also, find the local supermarket when you arrive in a new town and buy your groceries there. Eating takeaway or eating out will chew through your budget. That's the beauty of campervanning – you can carry what you need with you. The travel app I swear by is… WikiCamps, for finding and planning camping trips. I stay in caravan parks when... I need to do washing or want a long shower. They are often in a prime location, especially in coastal towns. My pick is Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park at South West Rocks. Jodie Cockerill's campervans are available for hire at Originally published as I spent six months travelling the country in a van, this is what it taught me
Daily Telegraph
30-04-2025
- Daily Telegraph
Jodie Cockerill shares her top van life travel tips
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. Gold Coast grandmother Jodie Cockerill has driven solo around Australia and loves the adventures of van life so much she's urging us all to take it up. This is how she travels: I travel to… Have a sense of freedom. I took six months off work and did a solo lap of Australia in a campervan. It was incredible. Travelling down the coast of Western Australia was amazing – there were so many beautiful places, Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo being favourites. Road trips give you such a sense of freedom and you meet so many wonderful people. I loved it so much I started my business when I got home because I wanted to be able to keep my campervan but I could not afford to have it sitting in the driveway. So, I started renting it out on Camplify when I wasn't using it. Once I saw the potential, I bought another van and since then two more. I looked at the business as a way to retire as I don't have enough super. This way I could have the vans, work part time and still have an income. Driving is my favourite mode of transport because... It gives me the freedom to really explore an area. I plan the trip… Myself. I often have an idea of where I want to go and use Google Maps to help me plan the route. I am now using ChatGPT to help me plan road trips as well. Inside my suitcase you will always find… Mozzie spray. So many places I look to go have the worst sandflies. The first thing I do when I hit the road is… I always get this feeling of 'Here we go, Spirit (my van), off on another adventure.' I talk to Spirit, which I know is pretty weird, but we have done a lot together. My favourite travel companions are… My grandkids, because they get so excited when we go camping. I have six and they love their campervan adventures. I always try to find a campground where we can have a campfire. If it also has animals and somewhere to swim, that's a perfect combination for the kids. There are some great places around the Gold Coast; one of the kids' favourites is Thunderbird Park at Tamborine Mountain. My packing style is... Super-organised. I pack everything into travel cubes to save space and keep my van tidy. When you are living in a small space, you don't want to be having to keep moving stuff around to find things. On the road I dress… For comfort 100 per cent. I always choose loose, comfy clothes, especially if I have a long day's drive ahead. My preferred roadside meal is… At the end of the day I finish off with a glass of wine and make a little charcuterie board. The hack that saves me hundreds is… Camping in national parks or using Hipcamp, which has the largest collection of private campsites, caravan parks, cabins, and glamping sites. I always use public transport in… Melbourne. I don't like driving in the CBD because I just don't get hook turns. The destination that offers best bang for my buck is… Lane Cove National Park in Sydney. It's only about a 900m walk to North Ryde train station and from there you can get a train to Central in 20 minutes. It costs about $60 per night, which is super-cheap for its location. My best tip for saving on van life expenses is… Think about where you want to go and try not to backtrack too much as fuel is one of the biggest expenses. Also, find the local supermarket when you arrive in a new town and buy your groceries there. Eating takeaway or eating out will chew through your budget. That's the beauty of campervanning – you can carry what you need with you. The travel app I swear by is… WikiCamps, for finding and planning camping trips. I stay in caravan parks when... I need to do washing or want a long shower. They are often in a prime location, especially in coastal towns. My pick is Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park at South West Rocks. Jodie Cockerill's campervans are available for hire at Originally published as I spent six months travelling the country in a van, this is what it taught me
