Articles from the November 1, 2015 edition
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Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Begins Seasonal Closures
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... Full story
It's Time Again To Celebrate The Sand, The Water, And More
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... Full story
Beware!
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,... Full story
Three Of Our Favorites
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 ba... Full story
SCSC Celebrates Thanksgiving With Speed
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... Full story
Now Is A Good Time At Lake Powell
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,... Full story
Fishing Opens On The North And South Forks Of The Newaukum River
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... Full story
Seasonal Reduction In Services Announced
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... Full story
Remaining Drought Closures Lifted In The Yakima Basin
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 Li... Full story
Salmon Fishing Closes On Snohomish, Skykomish, Snoqualmie, And Wallace Rivers
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... Full story
Wake Zone: 'In My Opinion'
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... Full story
Lost Our Home - Volunteer Manager's Corner
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... Full story
Aqua Stars
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... Full story
Their 'House' Is Open
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... Full story
Steve Jobs's Yacht
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... Full story
Sailor Days At The San Diego Maritime Museum
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... Full story
Fatal Off-Highway Vehicle Accident A Reminder To Practice OHV Safety
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... Full story
Roll Call for "MIKE" 10-21-15
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... Full story
Brave And Beautiful
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... Full story
Life Jacket Recall
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... Full story
Happy Birthday
BELATED, BUT – Please join us in celebrating a happy 240th Birthday, U.S. Navy!... Full story
27th Annual SCYA Women's Sailing Convention Is The Place To Learn
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... Full story
Another Reminder
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... Full story
NMMA Warns Cuba Cruisers To 'Manage Expectations'
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... Full story