Bethanie is a writer, editor, and author of animal-science books for kids. She covers camping, hiking, gear, inspiring stories, wildlife, adventure travel, and more for the Outdoors.com. She always has a few camping trips on the calendar.
The U.S. House recently approved a bill to designate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park. Learn more here.
A woman has died after her kayak capsized in northern California’s Tomales Bay. A second kayaker was rescued, along with the couple’s dog.
A woman got a scare when she was walking past a parked vehicle and a bear leapt out from the car window. Watch here.
Chicks one and two of the season have hatched in the nest of Jackie and Shadow, an internet-famous pair of bald eagles. See them here.
A North Carolina resident had a fright when a black bear showed up to raid the hummingbird feeder hanging from the porch. Watch here.
KÜHL released a report that ranks all 50 U.S. states in terms of how adventure friendly they are. Some of the results might surprise you.
Prepare for “the cutest little meows of your life.” Trail-cam footage shows puma kittens near a wildlife crossing making adorable noises.
A black bear had a relatable moment when she was trying to wrangle her two cubs, but they wouldn’t cooperate. Watch here.
Trail-cam footage from south Lake Tahoe in California shows a mother black bear and her cub (a yearling) playing together. Watch here.
A human skull wasn’t an intentional part of the Easter egg hunt at a community park in Long Beach, but it definitely derailed the happy event.