Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here are the NEW FAA Laws you must follow!

The FAA announced the registration requirement earlier this month and launched the site on Monday, hoping to get up and running before the holiday rush. If you buy or receive a drone this holiday season, make sure you're flying it legally.

What happens if you don't register?
Criminal penalties for flying a drone without registering are up to three years in jail, or up to $250,000 in fines. The agency is unlikely to dedicate many resources into enforcing the registration rule at first. Local law enforcement will handle the bulk of enforcement for now.

Any other rules you should know?
Once you're registered, you can take your new drone out for a spin. As long as you follow all the rules. Most importantly, don't fly the drone above 400 feet (the height of a 30 to 40 story building), never let it out of your eyesight, and don't fly it near airports or populated areas like stadiums.

How do you register?
Registration is $5 for three years and can be done online at RegisterMyUAS.faa.gov. Drone owners give the FAA their full name, physical and mailing addresses, and an email address. The FAA is waiving the fee for one month. People who bought a drone before December 21 have until February 19 to register.

Got a drone for Christmas? Here's your guide to following the new FAA laws https://t.co/XIxiAYO8Zv via @heatherkelly pic.twitter.com/pZJcifndA4

— CNNMoney (@CNNMoney) December 25, 2015

The Outdoors and Wildlife Daily #GetOutside #SeeAmerica is out! Edition of 25 December 2015

The Outdoors and Wildlife Daily #GetOutside #SeeAmerica Dave Peatfield Published by Dave Peatfield 25 December 2015 Leisure Science #getoutside #hike Today's headline Behold, 2015's Most Beautiful Photos from America's National Parks www­.housebeautiful­.com - America's national parks are anything but expected — and it's not all about amber waves of grain, people. Snowcapped mountains bathed in strawberry sunsets, towering redwood trees that make your ja... 31 contributors - featured today: Read paper →

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The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation : First Day Hike

"NEW HAMPSHIRE'S FIRST DAY HIKES 2016"

Posted: December 19, 2015

The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation : First Day Hike:

First Day Hikes offered individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a free organized hike on January 1, 2016.

Looking for an invigorating opportunity to get outside and celebrate New Year's with your family and friends? Come join New Hampshire State parks and out partners with a rejuvenating family-friendly hike on New Years Day.

Visitors to First Day Hike can explore historic sites, state parks and even enjoy pet friendly hikes with their four footed friends either on their own or discover and experience nature with a guided hike lead by....

Today marks 48 years since Congress established the National Park Foundation

December 18, 2015

Today's @GoParks' 48th #bday! Thanks for a great year, #NationalPark lovers! http://prks.org/1RtgQn7 #FindYourPark http://pic.twitter.com/TsHJU1oaOX

Today marks 48 years since Congress established the National Park Foundation. That’s 48 years we’ve dutifully served as the official charity of America’s national parks; 48 years we’ve proudly partnered with the National Park Service to ensure our national heritage remains protected, vibrant, and relevant now and in the future.


The National Park Service Centennial in 2016 will be not only an epic celebration of what’s been accomplished to date, but also a springboard for the next century for our national parks. It’s a critical moment for the national park community to come together and ensure all people recognize the importance of supporting these magnificent places.

Today's @GoParks' 48th #bday! Thanks for a great year, #NationalPark lovers! https://t.co/GvUWKEnvtk #FindYourPark pic.twitter.com/TsHJU1oaOX

— Natl Park Foundation (@GoParks) December 18, 2015

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff #AZ #GetOutside #SeeAmerica

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano! Roughly 930 years ago, the eruption of this volcano reshaped the surrounding landscape, forever changing the lives of people, plants and animals. Hike the trail through the lava flow and cinders and you’ll likely discover colorful, ruggedly dramatic geological features coexisting with twisted Ponderosa Pines and an amazing array of wildlife.

Most visitors drive through the 34 mile scenic loop that winds from Highway 89 through Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. The scenic loop leads you from the high Ponderosa Pine forests of Sunset Crater, down nearly 2,000 feet in elevation to the red rocks and painted desert vistas of Wupatki.

What happens when the earth cracks open beneath you, spewing hot cinders and poisonous gases high into the air? Just 1,000 years ago, that happened at Sunset Crater Volcano. At first, it must have been terrifying. Plants burned, and people and wildlife fled. But as ten centuries have passed, life has slowly returned, beautiful and strong.

Here you can learn what rangers, scientists, and visitors like you have discovered through the preservation of Sunset Crater Volcano.

The Bonito Lava Flow is one of several flows that streamed out from the base of Sunset Crater Volcano about 930 years ago. The 1200° C (2200° Fahrenheit) liquid formed a river of black lava that inundated over four and a half square kilometers (almost two square miles) of the landscape before it cooled and solidified.