Trail Runner Hilariously Captures a Run When You’re Stuck in the Suburbs
Chris Morrison, an ultra runner and social media influencer, made the perfect video of a trail runner stuck in a suburban neighborhood.
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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Camping
Fire Crews Respond to Multiple Fires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Including Two Intentionally Set
Strong winds and an ongoing drought have led to an outbreak of several small fires in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Adventure
Grounded: Multiple National Parks Plan to Block Commercial Air Tours
Badlands National Park is the latest park to shut down air tours. The plan prohibits tours over the park and surrounding area.
Conservation
A Terrifying Mountain Lion in Oregon Turns out to Be a House Cat
A mountain lion spotted in a popular Oregon park turns out to be just a house cat. Here’s why misidentifying wildlife can be a problem.
Camping
This Isn’t a Joke: Snoop Dogg Goes Smokeless with the Help of Solo Stove
It turns out Snoop Dogg’s post of quitting smoking was actually announcing his collaboration with Solo Stove.
Conservation
Watch an Owl and Hunter Surprise Each Other as They Search for Prey
A recently reshared video captures a shocking moment for a barred owl and a hunter. Watch the full clip here.
Adventure
Is Your Favorite National Park Too Crowded? Go to These National Forests Instead
If you’re looking for alternatives to national parks in the U.S., these nearby national forests may be the answer.
Adventure
Feline Solo: Puff the Cat Just Climbed One of Boulder’s Famous Flatirons
While dogs may be the most popular outdoor companion, at least one cat is scaling rock climbing routes. A recent Instagram post shows a pet cat climbing a Boulder Flatiron without hesitation. The Flatirons are iconic in Colorado’s Front Range and easily accessible from the City of Boulder. Many of the routes on the Flats [...]
Health
New Study Shows Massive Decline in Time People Spend Walking—But a Surge in Bike Riding
New data shows significantly fewer people are walking as part of their daily routine. Here’s why the findings are concerning.
Hiking
Air and Ground Search Underway for a Missing Hiker in Big Bend National Park
Park rangers and other officials are searching a popular area of Big Bend National Park for a missing hiker.