During a recent trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, my travel companions and I spotted smoke as we were driving through Kaibab National Forest along AZ-89. We pulled over, concerned it might be a campfire that hadn’t been extinguished properly. In reality, it was a prescribed burn.  Prescribed burns are important for [...]

Mount Greylock’s Scenic Byway leads visitors through a lush natural reservation up to a peak rich with history and a fantastic viewpoint.

People having a cookout in Alaska captured this terrifying video of dogs confronting a brown bear that wandered close to home.

Whether you’re new to car camping or an expert, these 10 insider tips will help make your car camping experience seamless.

The debate over cairns continues as Yosemite National Park rangers share a video giving you the green light to knock them down. 

Going on regular adventures in the outdoors—from one-day trail hikes and camping trips to SUP and kayaking adventures—I am always looking for ways to bring what I need without leaving a trace.  Here are some favorite sturdy but lightweight containers that are eco-friendly and also keep food and drinks fresh: This post contains affiliate links. [...]

Dauwalter won last week’s women’s Hardrock 100, setting a new record just three weeks after doing the same for Western States. 

Bear Grylls is teaching essential survival skills to the world’s biggest celebrities on the second season of Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (Sundays on National Geographic at 9/8c). This week, he’s meeting up with Benedict Cumberbatch on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Following the learning phase of their two-day adventure, which includes [...]

Guadalupe Peak, or Signal Peak, draws thousands of visitors each year thanks to its awe-inspiring vistas and challenging trails.