Another State of Emergency in California as Flooding and Strong Storms Slam the Golden State
The State of California is in a State of Emergency as extreme weather is once again wreaking havoc along the southern coast.
Alex Murphy
Alex Murphy has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years.
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Adventure
Lost Your Dog in a National Park? Here’s What to Do
What do you do about a lost dog in a national park? Here’s what the National Park Service says about pets missing in the wilderness.
Conservation
Federal Officials Offer Reward After Bald Eagle Shooting in Delaware
Federal officials are offering a $2,500 reward for information about a bald eagle shooting in Delaware. Here is what we know so far.
Culture
No Rod Required: Watch This Guy Catch a Fish with His Bare Hands
There’s a surprisingly large amount of videos online featuring people catching fish with their bare hands. Here’s how you can try to.
Action Sports
Want to Go Rafting Through the Grand Canyon? Now is the Time to Apply
If you dream of rafting down the famous Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, now is your chance to sign up.
Action Sports
Video Captures Terrifying Moments of a Teenage Girl Falling from a Ski Lift
A visitor to Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort in California captured a video of a teenage girl falling from a ski lift ahead of him.
Adventure
Skip the Big Game and Go Outdoors Instead With this List of Great National Park Activities
If you’re not that into the big game, it’s okay. This list is for you if you prefer to get off the couch and go outdoors.
Adventure
As Popular As Ever: People Are Still Getting Outdoors in Record Numbers
Preliminary numbers for 2023 show people getting outdoors in record numbers at both state park and national park destinations.
Conservation
Bureau of Land Management Offers $10,000 Reward for Info on Death of Wild Burros
The BLM is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding the death of 19 wild burros killed near the California and Nevada state lines.
Adventure
Popular Cooler Brand Yeti Acquires Backpack Company Mystery Ranch
YETI, the company best known for its durable coolers, has announced the purchase of a backpacking brand called Mystery Ranch.Â