The White House has ordered the Bureau of Land Management to rescind the Public Lands Rule, which allowed the agency to lease lands specifically for conservation and restoration
It鈥檚 not the fall that kills you, and it's not the sudden stop either. According to national park data, you should really be worrying about something else entirely.
Our columnist shares his favorite desert destinations and tips to get far from the beaten path
Ski photographer Txema Trull and his partner were buried beneath six feet of snow. Here is Trull's story in his own words.
The new book "Thirty Below" tells the tale
The 鈥楲os Angeles Times鈥 recently shed light on freight train robberies that targeted Nike sneakers. Two security experts explain the world of cargo theft.
New data identifies two key risk factors for high-altitude pulmonary edema, a leading cause of death on the highest mountain in the Americas
Thousands of blood cancer survivors have received life-saving treatment thanks to a small army of inspired cyclists, hikers, runners, walkers, skiers, and supporters
Alpine locales have their own microclimates, which makes forecasting a tricky business鈥攁nd a local fixation. Who dares try their hand? A few brave amateur meteorologists. We talked to one of the most elusive to find out why.
Sites operated by the National Park Service recorded more than 331 million visits last year鈥攖he most in history. The news comes as the NPS weathers its worst staffing crisis in years.
A rescue story from Southern Utah has a happy ending鈥攖hanks to a discarded bag filled with survival gear
After a terrible crash, BASE jumper Alenka Mali spent hours dangling from a cliff. Here is her story in her own words.
What happens to your body when you get lost and confused on a mountain in the bitter cold of a winter night?
Learn more about our groundbreaking give-back program with Gaia GPS, launching now with Toyota Trucks's sponsorship of 20 standout trails across the US鈥攎atching direct donations to key trail-maintenance organizations up to $100K
When a hunting dog became stranded, the Mesa County Search and Rescue team embarked on an intense 13-hour mission to free her
When my husband crashed into a tree while skiing, he was stranded, injured, and losing daylight fast. With no way to call for help, his only hope was our dog, Phoebe.
Getting too cold can kill you. Here鈥檚 what you can do to prevent that from happening, and how to rescue yourself if it does.
国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 editors reflect on the most powerful relationships and lasting connections made outside
The fires in Southern California have impacted millions of lives. These outdoor athletes share their stories of evacuation, loss, and community relief amid the disaster.
Your guide to forging outdoor community bonds and adventure partnerships
For decades, field technicians have scoured the Mojave Desert monitoring threatened tortoises. Their searches sometimes uncovered human remains. Our writer untangles a mystery dug up by the turtle counters.
Brothers Hugo and Ross Turner recently flew an electric paraglider over Val d鈥橧sere in France. They believe that small electric motors and lightweight batteries could revolutionize the aerial sport.
Statistically speaking, BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous sports. Here鈥檚 how it feels to date someone who jumps off cliffs for fun.
YouTuber Matt Choi was disqualified by marathon officials because his cameramen obstructed other runners. The author presents a plan to allow participants and influencers to coexist.
Claire Nelson was more than a mile off the trail when she fell 30 feet in Joshua Tree National Park
An Australian hiker recently spent seven hours trapped between boulders after attempting to recover her phone. The ordeal was reminiscent of two recent survival stories involving camping latrines.
Officials denied a private helicopter to help volunteers continue their search for 22-year-old Austin King, who vanished in mid-September in a remote corner of the park
Hunting is the easy part. Getting your kill out of the woods and into your kitchen is a little more complicated. Here鈥檚 how to do it.
This painstakingly-assembled kit is for anyone who likes to keep driving when the pavement ends
Forget Everything You Think You Know About Surviving Natural Disasters. This Is What Really Matters.
Power generators and satellite internet are smart investments, but as climate change amplifies natural disasters, there鈥檚 nothing as important as your neighbors
Americans are transfixed by the saga of Rayne Beau, the California house cat that went missing in the country鈥檚 oldest national park and reappeared in its home state
Florida surf legend 鈥淕narly Charley鈥 Hajek stepped on a shark at New Smyrna Beach this week. His biggest regret? Breaking his 148-day streak.
On Thursday, video game developer Jason Rohrer unveiled "Project Skydrop," a treasure hunt in New England featuring a solid gold statue and a bounty of cryptocurrency
The world's most interesting video game designer just hid a treasure in the woods. What's he up to?
Sixteen visitors have died in the national park so far in 2024, which is only slightly above the annual average. But the deaths have created the perception that dangers are on the rise.
Park Service employee Erich B. Koenig discovered spilled junk food inside New Mexico鈥檚 Carlsbad Caverns in 2023. His post about human impact on delicate ecosystems sparked a glut of media coverage.
Five questions with Mike Odair, the showrunner for Netflix鈥檚 survival-reality program 鈥極utlast,鈥 which airs its second season on September 4
More than 100 tourists were rescued from Supai Village over the weekend after a downpour transformed Havasu Creek into a raging torrent
If I鈥檇 known these things before taking off for a seven-thousand-mile trip, well, it would have gone smoother
The park visitors had to be rescued after their car became submerged in Semi-Centennial Geyser, a thermal feature along Grand Loop Road
Park rangers at Yellowstone shot and killed an armed man on the morning of July 4. Here鈥檚 what we know about the incident.
A writer tests her mettle against the firefighters who work in our forests each year
More fodder for your "Honey, we need a dog," argument
Two American women and two Sherpa guides perished while racing for a record. The tragedy illuminates how the recent rush to climb the world鈥檚 highest peaks is driving climbers onto dangerous mountains like never before.
Last week a trio of climbers from Malaysia became stranded on Denali in Alaska. Guides and rescuers recount how they spent multiple days trying to save them.
Five questions with the veteran survivalist and 鈥楢lone鈥 champion about becoming a mom at age 47
When Eberhard Jurgalski determined that Reinhold Messner narrowly missed a key summit, he told the world. He鈥檚 still dealing with the fallout.
If your family dog ran off on its first camping trip, how far would you go to get them back?
There鈥檚 another amazing story of a dog surviving in the outdoors. And the canine in question wants to share his tale. Woof!
After the brutal murder of three surfers in Baja California last week, travelers are wondering if the area is more dangerous than it used to be and if they should stop camping.
The James E. Sullivan Award, given by the Amateur Athletics Union, is named for an American Olympic official who sought to prevent women from competing in the early 20th century
The 2024 North Pole season was canceled after the main runway at Barneo Ice Camp cracked. The American guide still has ambitions to return to the planet鈥檚 northernmost point.
A backcountry ski trip, a bikepacking getaway, and a weekend on the bunny slope鈥攈ere are the routes that 国产吃瓜黑料 editors followed in March
Our columnist breaks down the laws that allow for animal cruelty
Singer-songwriter David Lindes found his way into running with help from the most unexpected teacher: a bull moose
A recent SAR communique reams out an incautious adventurer who climbed up the peak amid dangerous conditions and then called for emergency lifesaving
Why did a mother with no backcountry experience take her sister and 13-year-old son to live off the grid on a 10,000-foot mountain during a Colorado winter?
The abandoned vehicle where Chris McCandless died teaches us a lot about modern Alaska
The rusty coach where Chris McCandless spent his final days captured the imagination of people all over the world and inspired hundreds of seekers to make dangerous treks to reach it. Now a dedicated team of curators in Alaska have given it new life as a fascinating exhibit鈥攐ne that tells the story not just of McCandless, but of modern Alaska.
These stunning photographs inspire us to seize every moment outside
A hiker rescued in California last week is the latest to find themselves pinned under a big rock. But they鈥檙e far from the first鈥攐r the unluckiest鈥攖o have a bad encounter with a boulder.
A search dog named Pocket helps bring families hope and closure. She was recently honored by the American Kennel Club for her work.
Facing national outrage, Wyoming lawmakers on Thursday backed down from their plan to auction the 鈥淜elly Parcel鈥 off to the highest bidder
Don鈥檛 worry: there鈥檚 a plan in place to keep names like 鈥淲olfy McWolfFace鈥 off of the list
Mountain lions are becoming more aggressive. Or maybe they aren鈥檛?
Why do so many cars and trucks get stuck on sketchy passes in the Rockies? We asked state officials, tow truck drivers, and even college professors to weigh in.
Rich Moore and his dog Finney disappeared on a hike in Colorado in August. Ten weeks later, crews found the dog alive. Now, friends and family are trying to understand what happened.
An Australian cattleman is lucky to be alive after being attacked by a croc near Darwin
Honoring the life of someone who spent their days exploring wild places often means embracing the pursuits that brought them joy
Does the clip really show bigfoot, or just a practical joker wearing a costume? It鈥檚 kicked up Sasquatch chatter across southwestern Colorado.
A grizzly-curious writer decides to train as a bear guide in British Columbia, and surprises himself along the way