When faced with a charging bear, it is crucial not to run, despite the instinctual urge to do so. Knowing how to handle such a situation can mean the difference between life and death, all within a matter of seconds. Martin Boland, the knowledgeable guide of Scenic Bear Viewing in Alaska, demonstrated his expertise on [...]
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny comes out today If you’re as excited as we are about the brand-new Indiana Jones movie, you’ll enjoy this round-up of gear that’ll make you look just like everyone’s favorite adventurer. This post contains affiliate links. Outdoors.com may earn a commission when you make a purchase through these [...]
The University of Helsinki found a new species of mosquito in Finland. This news comes just in time for Scandinavian sun-lovers to put on their favorite shorts. The newly found species, called Culex modestus, is known to carry the West Nile virus in southern Europe, but experts say the spread of West Nile is unlikely [...]
Five new contestants are vying for $10,000, thinking they’ve got what it takes to beat whatever challenge evil mastermind Bear Grylls can throw their way over the course of four challenges. “I’m here to tell you, be prepared, because survival hurts and survival stinks,” Bear warns. And he’s not kidding. On the sixth episode of [...]
For those who want to believe but don’t want to get arrested while doing the Naratu run, the best way to find out is by hiking Tikaboo Peak.
Isn’t it great when celebrities break away from their glam lives and do the outdoors things they (and we) love? Henry Winkler, the award-winning actor made famous by his role as “Fonzie” on Happy Days, has been enjoying a fishing trip, tweeting photos of his catches with captions like: “I’m so happy,” “Lucky me! Pretty [...]
“The Q,” a YouTuber known for creating weird yet functional bikes, has unveiled his latest creation: a wheel-less bike. Ok, technically, it does have wheels, however, they aren’t traditional wheels. Instead, it uses rotating wheel belts at odd angles to propel itself, working like tank treads. Absurd as the idea is, it is a great [...]
In this incredible survival story, Dougal Robertson, his wife Lyn, and the couple’s four children set out in 1972 on a sailing expedition, but the trip was cut short when their boat was attacked by orcas. They had been sailing for more than 18 months when Anne, the Robertsons’ oldest child, decided to take a [...]
Meet Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee whose life is starting to look up—quite literally. Vanilla started her life in a research facility in New York, where she was one of many chimps used for biomedical research. Things are turning around for Vanilla, and now she lives in a chimp sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida alongside 29 [...]
There are few things that scream summer in the United States more than the 4th of July (and the holiday sales that come with it). If you need inspiration for your backyard barbecue or you just want a roundup of good sales, check out this list of deals for the 4th of July. This post [...]
