June 10, 2019
June 7, 2019
Hadrian’s Country: On & Off The Wall
Hadrian’s Wall Path is a dedicated trail for walkers stretching from Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, west of Carlisle. It opened officially in 2003, enabling visitors to walk the entire length of Hadrian’s Wall along an unbroken, signposted trail stretching from coast to coast. At 84 miles, the Path is ideal for a week-long holiday as well as highly attractive for day visitors.
June 5, 2019
REI’s Fresh Take On Active Travel For Under-35s
Long-established outdoor retailer REI is a nimble player in the evolving outdoor and adventure travel markets. It has launched its first Under-35 trip collection offering immersive experience packed with hiking, biking, paddling and other physical activity with plenty of opportunities to get close to local people, places and cultures.
June 2, 2019
EOCA Conservation Funding Reaches €3 million
In March this year, thousands of outdoor enthusiasts joined the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), and its members, to take part in the annual spring public vote. As a result of the public vote, plus the members’ private vote, six new conservation projects have been selected for EOCA support. It also marks a milestone in the history of EOCA – the funding of €3 million for conservation projects around the world.
June 1, 2019
RSPB Citizen Science Pufferazzi Project
The RSPB’s ground-breaking Puffarazzi Project is back and needs help to find out more about one of the most-loved seabirds. In 2017, visitors to puffin colonies around the UK and Ireland were asked to join the puffarazzi by photographing these colourful seabirds with fish in their bills and now the project is re-launched.
May 31, 2019
Timberland Shines Light On Sustainability Goals’ Progress
Last month, Timberland released its 2018 corporate social responsibility (CSR) report showing steady progress toward its 2020 sustainability goals in support of three key pillars: better product, a greener world and stronger communities.
May 30, 2019
Oceana Backs California’s Single-Use Plastic Reduction Act
Plastic pollution has grown into a major global crisis for the oceans, with an estimated 17.6 billion pounds of plastic entering the marine environment from land-based sources every year.
May 28, 2019
MSR Shares Latest Manufacturing And Social Responsibility Report
MSR has released its 2019 Manufacturing & Social Responsibility Report which is an interesting complement to the industry focus on apparel-oriented brands. As an annual summary of what is described as ‘the brand’s responsible actions to date and approach to leave a positive handprint on the world for the future’, it details MSR’s long-term commitment to protect the resources on which its business and the outdoors depend.
May 25, 2019
At The Edge Of The World On The Faroe Islands
Described as being 'on the edge of the world', the Faroe Islands, with their population of 50,000, comprise 18 spots of land in the North Atlantic, about halfway between Norway and Iceland. Few places on earth are as wild and untouched as the Faroes, with their combination of towering cliffs, dramatic mountains and crashing surf.
May 21, 2019
Traynor On The Trail 