Climbing at the Bottom of the World: Check out This Bouldering Gym at the South Pole
The harsh conditions of Antarctica are not stopping a group of climbers from hitting the bouldering gym at the South Pole.
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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Conservation
Wildlife Officials Forced to Euthanize Bear After it Ate People’s ‘Indigestible Trash’
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say they humanely euthanized a bear after it showed signs of infection and suffering.
Equip
How to Set up a Trail Camera to Capture Wildlife Images and Video
A trail camera is a great way to capture wildlife in their natural habitat. Here’s how to set up a trail camera.
National Parks
Acadia National Park Braces for Impact as Hurricane Lee Heads North
Several areas of Acadia National Park are closing ahead of Hurricane Lee. Forecasters say the storm will make landfall near Nova Scotia.
Conservation
Well-Placed Trail Camera Captures Mountain Lion Moving Through the Night
Mountain lions are well known for their silent prowling. The phrase, “they see you before you see them,” often describes this big cat.
National Parks
Family Shares New Details in Terrifying Montana Bear Attack
The family of a man mauled by a grizzly bear outside Yellowstone National Park is sharing new details through a GoFundMe account.
Culture
‘Hot and boring. Too Rocky’: Joshua Tree National Park Responds to Bad Reviews With Hilarious Comments
The social media team at Joshua Tree National Park is replying to bad reviews with their own hilarious reviews.
Climbing
‘Poop Bags’ to be Given to Rock Climbers Visiting Squamish to Help With ‘Convenient Waste Disposal’
An increase in visitors and lack of facilities ended with a disgusting issue of human fecal matter left around popular climbing routes.
National Parks
Death Valley National Park Announces Possible Reopening Date
The combined work of multiple agencies and employees from around the National Park Service have helped repair the national park.
Conservation
Reel in a Reward: Florida Officials Offering $50 for Catching a Cobia Fish
Florida researchers are asking anglers to keep an eye out for a particular fish, and the good news is there’s a reward.