‘Do Your Part:’ Rocky Mountain National Park Asks For Help Cleaning Up
Rocky Mountain National Park shared images of overflowing trash cans, litter on the ground and filthy bathrooms left by park guests.
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
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Voyageurs National Park
You’ll probably need some warm, waterproof clothes to enjoy Voyageurs National Park, but it’s worth a stop.
Conservation
Watch: Three-Legged Bear Breaks Into a Florida Home and Chugs Some White Claw
You may be used to “Florida Man” headlines, but this story is about a bear and is just as wild. Plus, it’s all caught on camera.
Empower
Can You Fly With a Pet Fish? The TSA Says Go For It
In a surprising social media post, the TSA says passengers can fly with a fish. However, there are some you need to keep in mind.
Conservation
Viral Video Serves as an Alarming Reminder of How Massive Wolves Are
Although they may be closely related to some dog breeds, wolves can easily be double the size of your pet. A video proves it.
Adventure
‘Situation Critical’: Watch the Wildest Videos From Trapped Crowds Inside Burning Man As Organizers Lift Driving Ban
Organizers have given revelers and others at Burning Man the okay to go home. Heavy rain fell late last week.
Adventure
The Biggest Search For the Loch Ness Monster in 50 Years Has Been Completed. Here’s What They Found
The mystery of the Loch Ness monster will continue after a massive search doesn’t provide any conclusive details.
Explore
Death Valley National Park Closed for the Foreseeable Future Due to Storm Damage
Cleanup continues in Death Valley National Park this week after Tropical Storm Hilary brought widespread flooding and washed out roadways.
National Parks
Dry Conditions in the East are Forcing Fishing Closures at this National Park
The drought-like conditions impacting Shenandoah National Park have shut down fishing due to low streams and high water temperatures.
Conservation
Watch The Sheer Power of An Osprey as It Drags a Fish From the Ocean
A wildlife photographer captured an amazing video of an osprey plucking a fish from the ocean. Watch it here.