Empower

A viral video shows an old man expertly riding a log down a fast-flowing river. He makes it look easy, but we know it’s not. Watch here.

Ben Thouard captures incredible photos of surfers from underwater—a vantage point you don’t usually see. Check out his work.

The National Parks is the best band you’ve never heard of. If you love the outdoors, get to know this band and go see them live sometime.

See the winning photographs from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 competition, plus several incredible runner-ups.

A hero of a dad leapt into the water after his son’s prize fish and somehow managed to catch it with his bare hands. Watch it here.

Carey Kish has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking, a feat not many people have achieved. Read about his accomplishment here.

A brave man realized he needed to do something to rescue a trapped woman from dangerous floodwaters in North Carolina.

Ultrarunner and thru-hiker Tara Dower completed the Appalachian Trail in just over 40 days, setting a new record for the fastest known time.

Bear spray can only help you if you can access it and use it when it matters most. Check out these tips for carrying and using bear spray.