Joan Young (75) has hiked the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail—twice. Here is her firsthand account.

As the climate changes and certain parts of the world get wetter, hotter, and far more humid than usual, it brings an extra unpleasant side effect: More mosquitos.  According to an analysis from Climate Central, most regions of the United States experienced an increase in the average number of mosquito days per year between 1979 [...]

Beginner climbers have a few simple rules to learn, and one of the most important rules that survival expert Bear Grylls follows is the “rule of three.”  This means that you should have at least three points of contact with the rock face you’re climbing on, rather than relying on just one point of contact.  [...]

On June 8, 1923, Bryce Canyon became a U.S. National Monument in order to “preserve the ‘unusual, scenic beauty, scientific interest, and importance.’” Established by President Harding, it was later updated to Utah National Park in 1924 and became Bryce Canyon National Park in 1928. Known as a stunning and beautiful fairyland with magnificent hoodoos, [...]

Extreme heat is bringing triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. this weekend. In some places, we could see records.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is known for playing Dr. Strange in the Marvel Universe, but can he harness the mystic arts to help him rappel down the side of a cliff on Scotland’s Isle of Sky? Bear Grylls and Benedict Cumberbatch will explore the mountains on the Scottish coastline in this week’s episode of Running Wild [...]

One of the best-known long-distance trail races kicks off this week. The Hardrock 100 takes runners through 100 miles of Colorado mountains.

Ultrarunner Andrew Glaze makes videos of the joy and suffering he experiences during his runs for thousands of fans. Find out why.

In what is sure to be disappointing for millions of people, the chances of seeing the Northern Lights this weekend are now extremely low.

The chance of a lifetime is once again open for artists and writers looking to create in Antarctica’s beauty.