On October 26, 60 participants will run laps in a Swedish zinc mine in complete silence, 4,300 feet below Earth's surface
Every year, ultrarunners sign up to compete in a brutal race that stretches 135 miles across Death Valley in the high heat of summer. Because of its harsh conditions, the Badwater 135 is perhaps the most intensely crewed ultra in the world, and without these dedicated support teams, for most, the race would be impossible.
The proposal would allow for the killing of nearly 200 black bears over a three-week period in December
The youngest person to climb 5.14b is now nine-year-old Veronica Aimee Chik from Hong Kong. She made history on 'Fish Eye' in Oliana, Spain.
The waters of Lonesome Lake, an alpine lake in the Wind River range, exceed the EPA鈥檚 safety threshold for fecal contamination by a staggering 384 times
With a model for every rider and an industry-leading warranty, Troxus has you covered no matter what the road ahead holds
Tackling new wilderness skills can be intimidating and complicated, but the challenge is the entire point
From tools to survival skills, we're here to offer expert advice that will equip you to take on the outdoors like a pro
Located in the Yellowstone鈥檚 Porcelain Basin, the new thermal feature is believed to have appeared on Christmas Day
A 31-year-old hiker in Washington State is lucky to be alive after suffering serious injuries in a fall. His screams for help led to a rescue.
The 56-year-old Austrian daredevil was made famous by his 2012 skydive from the edge of Earth鈥檚 atmosphere
The effigy was emblazoned with the words 鈥淢ake America Wait Again,鈥 and it toured the park on Saturday, July 12
The Tour de France is in full swing, and the race has already produced a series of peculiar storylines to follow鈥攊ncluding ones involving poop and vomit
Officials in Arizona and Colorado have closed huge swaths of parkland to visitors after lightning-sparked blazes destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of structures
Two years after our colleague argued the merits of the tiny dogs, a glacier rescue in Switzerland adds considerable clout to his take
How two adaptive athletes seamlessly integrate Aventon鈥檚 versatile e-bikes into their active lives
More than 300 tremors were recorded below Mount Rainier over the course of three days. Scientists say they were too weak for humans to feel.
Officials say a 60-year-old woman was found approximately six miles into the race. Her cause of death is unknown.
Eldora Mountain was just bought by a nearby town. Here's everything we know about the deal.
Woniya Thibeault, winner of 鈥楢lone Frozen鈥 writes that a participant鈥檚 physical and mental characteristics provide signs of their overall strength on the survival show
Everyone survived, but rescuers and bystanders had to perform CPR on two people who fell into the water and extract a third from a tree above a steep gorge
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses whether his trek to Base Camp motivated him to try and scale the mountain
In his latest video, Ben Ayers addresses common misconceptions about the world鈥檚 highest peak, and discusses the treatment of local workers
The executive decision also requires all NPS sites to grant American residents preferential treatment in permit lotteries
Your partner doesn't hike. So what?
Millions of campers and hikers around the U.S. are using recreation.gov to book their next vacation鈥攁nd by the time they鈥檙e done dealing with its confusing navigation, broken interface, and inflated fees, most will need one.
While some organizations offer outdoor etiquette guidelines, they don't always tell you what you really want to know. Here are some tips from our editors.
A habituated male elk chased visitors, poked its antlers into their tent, and then left a stinky surprise in their campsite. Park officials say they are monitoring the animal.
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers discusses the big storylines that shaped the spring climbing season on the world鈥檚 highest peak this year
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the differences between climbing the world鈥檚 highest peak from Tibet versus from Nepal
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers explains why climbers and guides frequently catch the dreaded 鈥淜humbu Cough鈥
Four rescues in June prompted SAR squads to issue a request to pet owners: 鈥渢hese pup emergencies can be prevented.鈥
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers offers advice on where to stay, what to eat, and how to manage the extreme altitude along the popular trek
The four-minute uninterrupted video shows the ascent of the world鈥檚 highest peak from China
My friends didn't feel safe hiking alone. So I started looking into queer hiking groups鈥攁nd even started a local chapter.
Five distress calls in seven days prompted the local search and rescue team to warm visitors to hike with caution
We need to rebrand the outdoor activity, which is ideal for families, cheaper than buying new gear, and often more accessible than traditional camping
A bison fell into the 160-degree Grand Prismatic Spring and died. An eyewitness tells us the ordeal was like seeing "the circle of life unfold.鈥
The author of the proposal says the plan will generate millions for the beleaguered National Park System, which faces steep budget cuts in 2026
Just a girl, her strappy sandals, and what we can only assume are the strongest ankles on the planet
The plan to sell millions of acres of Forest Service and BLM land just encountered a major hurdle. The plan's author says he still wants to auction off some areas.
Officials have reminded the public that summer conditions can quickly become dangerously cold and windy atop the 6,288-foot peak
Federal job cuts and a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act could bring grizzly reintroduction efforts grinding to halt.
After seeing a dramatic uptick in search and rescue calls, an official in southern Washington is threatening to charge hikers who are deemed to be negligent
Since a massive storm ravaged the AT in September 2024, hikers have worried the iconic trail may be unusable in 2025. To find out, we sent a veteran thru-hiker to do its worst-hit miles.
Ancient humans saw the solstice as a time of magic and limitless possibilities鈥攁nd we could all use a little bit of that energy right now.
For 14 years Andrew Willis oversaw Austin鈥檚 Driveway Series, a weekly criterium race for amateur cyclists. The stress, financial pressure, and constant criticism upended his life.
In his latest video, Ben Ayers discusses the puffy coat, insulated pants, sleeping bag, and sunglasses that helped him thrive at 17,500 feet
Signs are popping up at NPS sites asking visitors to report any instances of rangers speaking negatively about America. Critics say it鈥檚 an attempt to whitewash U.S. history.
This summer, a mix of early rain and record-breaking heat will converge upon the American West. Here鈥檚 what we can expect from this year鈥檚 wildfire season.
In his latest video, Ben Ayers discusses the base and midlayer garments that kept him warm and dry at Mount Everest Base Camp, where temperatures fluctuate between balmy and below zero
Rescuers located Israeli-American hiker Samuel Vengrinovich near the city of Dharamshala in India鈥檚 Himalayan foothills
Search and rescue teams believe the mission to save the stricken hikers resulted in the highest helicopter medevac in state history
In his latest video dispatch, Ben Ayers discusses the footwear that help his feet stay warm and dry during the 11-day hike to Mount Everest Base Camp
Climbers Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau climbed El Capitan, Mount Watkins, and Half Dome in 23 hours and 36 minutes, becoming the first women to complete the historic linkup
Our articles editor receives regular story pitches for his father. This year he decided to pursue one鈥攁nd it is about cave exploration
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate added a mandate to the budget bill to sell enormous swaths of public land managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter discusses the living conditions found at the foot of the world鈥檚 highest peak
At home, hiker Jen Murphy is usually the one pushing the pace. But these treks in Europe taught her to slow down and embrace the local hospitality.
The outdoor survival show reached a turning point during its sixth season after a participant successfully hunted big game
The Park Service has reminded visitors to keep their distance from the 2,000-pound animals after a man from New Jersey was attacked
When a fledgling American team decides to challenge the Kazakhs at their own game, no one is quite prepared for what happens next.
A medevac crew in southern Colorado completed a helicopter rescue on the 14,055-foot mountain, which was recently reopened to hikers
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The seismic activity on May 29 was much smaller than the July 2024 explosion that closed Biscuit Basin
In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter dives into the cuisine you will find at Base Camp鈥攁nd whether or not it鈥檚 nutritious and delicious
Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised dog owners to keep pets on-leash when walking in moose habitat, and to choose trails with good visibility
Search and rescue teams recently conducted 13 helicopter rescues over a seven-day span. A SAR leader blames the uptick on a detour to a vital hiking route.
Work. laundry. The weather. There are so many excuses to not get out there. But when you have a solid adventure buddy, the answer is always yes.
Inclement weather has delayed the search for a man who went missing on the West Buttress route
More Perfect Union, a nonprofit advocating for workers鈥 rights, has put up 300 billboards calling out the staffing cuts to national parks