A Beach for Giants: What’s Special About Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Why Dogs Love It
Is Great Sand Dunes National Park dog-friendly? Here’s the answer and everything else you need to know to visit.
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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Action Sports
New Survey Confirms Popularity of Hiking, Surfing, Skiing, Camping, and Other Outdoor Activities Continues to Boom
The trend of more people getting outside to enjoy activities shows no signs of slowing down. A new survey shows the outdoor sports boom is here to stay.
Conservation
‘Eagles by the Hundreds’: Have You Ever Seen This Many Bald Eagles Together in One Place?
A new video out of Alaska captures dozens of bald eagles all in the same place at the same time. It’s a surprising sight. Check it out.
Conservation
A Coyote Killed in a National Park Serves as a Sad Reminder to Drive Slowly and Keep Food to Yourself
The recent death of a coyote in Death Valley National Park is serving as a reminder to anyone who visits a national park to slow down.Â
Adventure
Stay on the Road: This National Park Has to Keep Reminding Visitors to Not Drive Off-Road
Death Valley National Park is reminding visitors to stay on the park-approved roads. The notice comes after three vehicles had to be towed.
Action Sports
This RV Monster Truck is the Camping Overlander of Our Dreams
Overlanding is combining four-wheeling with camping. This monster truck camper would allow you to go just about anywhere.
Adventure
Massive Waves Along the California Coast Have Quieted Down, But Research Says They’ll Be Back
The year 2023 ended in California with massive waves that caused concerns over flooding, erosion, and forced evacuations.
Action Sports
This Video Proves You Don’t Need to Head to the Mountains for Bouldering
A group of climbers in London proved you don’t need to go to the mountains to go bouldering. Check out this video.
Conservation
Wake Up With These Adorable Arctic Foxes
Arctic foxes can be found all over the world. You just need to go far enough north. Watch this video from a fox rescue.
Adventure
How to Get to Channel Islands National Park, and What to See Once You Arrive
To get to Channel Islands National Park, you must take an extra boat ride. Here’s a look at everything you need to plan a visit.