Jeff Hull

Out of Bounds

When an unidentified hunter took out an alpha wolf that has long been a favorite of park tourists and an important part of ongoing research, he unwittingly drew many once-casual observers into a contentious battle between wildlife management, scientists, and hunting advocates

The 15 Best Winter Island Escapes

Start planning where to warm up this winter. We’ve made it easy with these 15 adventure-packed, off-radar island hideaways.

For 24 years, from 1986 until 2010, there were no mortal encounters with grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park. But four deadly incidents over the past two summers have hikers on edge, reigniting the fierce debate over bear management.

Paving the Path of the Quetzals

Dreaming of Oceania's island paradise? Here's how to feed your fantasy.

A noisy controversy roils the quest to catch the big one