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Using a massive skate ramp, Sandro Dias recently broke a skateboarding world record. Now, you can watch his terrifying POV video.

Dr. Fred Ramsdell was enjoying an off-grid camping trip with his wife and their dogs when he realized he’d won the Nobel Prize.

Foresters are essential workers who protect our public lands. They use scientific methods to protect our public lands from wildfires and other environmental threats that impact the outdoors. You can get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a forester with the help of Katelyn Johnson. She’s a forester, arborist and tree follower who’s [...]

Many animals have unique ways they have evolved to adapt to their environment. For a flying fox, which is technically a kind of bat, that means using water mid-flight to cool off. Take a look: Photographer Nicolas Rakotopare, who has worked for multiple popular adventure brands such as National Geographic, captured this footage. The video [...]

One of the benefits of visiting a national park is the chance to see wildlife. That includes everything from wolves to elk. Sometimes the animals can be elusive, but other times, they’re front and center, much like in this video of elk fighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take a look at the recent [...]

When you’re on a hike, it’s hard to take in all of your surroundings. Especially when it’s an animal famous for being elusive. That’s what makes a recent video so incredible: a wildlife photographer spotted a mountain lion resting in a tree. Check out the wild clip: The video comes from Jason Miller. The photographer [...]

Alligators are most often associated with the Southeast and Florida. When wildlife officials received calls of an alligator in Detroit, Michigan, it’s fair to say they were initially skeptical. But a video soon provided some clarity. Check out the viral video shared across social media: The short clip shows an alligator sitting on some rocks [...]

There’s a phrase that many people use when describing mountain lions: “You may not see them, but they see you.” This statement refers to how stealthily these large cats move in the wild. Cougars are highly evasive. Even if you’ve never seen one on a trail, if you spend enough time in mountain lion country, [...]

onX released a list of the 10 best state parks for fall foliage hikes. Can you guess which U.S. state has the top state park for fall colors?