Parks Are Closing—but Wilderness Is All Around You
Social distancing is a prime opportunity to discover the nature in our own backyards and redefine our idea of what's wild
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Camp and Play in White Sands' Gypsum Dune Field
Welcome to America's newest national park, with endless and huge sand dunes to explore. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's fifth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.
Put on Your Tinfoil Hat and Read About Aliens
Journalist Sarah Scoles's 'They Are Already Here' explores people's obsession with discovering what else may be out there
A Search for Vanishing Dark Skies
The SkyGlow Project traveled to several national parks to document how night skies there have changed with urban development
An Unsettling Crime at the Top of the World
A robbery was the last thing anyone ever expected in to the remote outpost of Longyearben, Norway
Nature Livestreams Bring the Outdoors to You
From surf cams to Fat Bear Week, live nature feeds inspire adventure and offer a break from reality
Can the Outdoors Save Guys from Themselves?
Men suffer higher rates of suicide and drug abuse than women. Many are anxious and lonely—and, as a result, they’re all too often angry and violent. Wilderness Collective thinks the solution lies in open spaces, UTVs, and fireside talks. But is that enough?
State Parks Are Becoming Coronavirus Isolation Zones
Experimental programs in Georgia and Louisiana are placing patients who may be infected in park cabins and RVs
Coronavirus Has Devastated the Thru-Hiking Season
Hostels are closing, volunteers are staying home, and trail organizations are advising hikers to cancel their plans
Outdoor Meccas Are Not a Social-Distancing Hack
As wilderness hubs like Bishop and Moab shutter their gates to visitors, what's an outdoor lover to do during a pandemic? We're here to help.
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