Known for both her gorpcore experiments and collabs with big-name design brands, Nicole McLaughlin has bridged the gap between outdoor gear and high fashion—and could very well transform both for the better
Home to more than 1,000 glaciers, Southeast Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park just welcomed its newest island
Geologists at Yellowstone National Park have already collected more than 300 hats from the park’s hot spring areas this year
After reading stories about wind, sand, and mud, our articles editor examines the media mystery that exists with Burning Man
Weighing more than 2,000 pounds, one bison will poop enough in a typical day to fill a 3-gallon bucket.
Elected officials condemned the actions of the Department of Homeland Security to detain two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch blaze
Reports are rolling in of leaves changing early across western states. Here's what it could mean for how we experience fall this year.
At least one popular trail in the area has been closed due to severe weather
The attempt to sell millions of acres of Forest Service land united Republicans and Democrats. Advocates took valuable lessons from the battle.
Amid dramatic cuts to the U.S. Forest Service, nonprofit groups have had to supply the chainsaws, shovels, and manpower to clear America’s hiking trails
A new study illustrates how a city’s specific infrastructure contributes to its inhabitants’ overall health and wellbeing
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts these 21 states will showcase the most stunning fall leaves this year—here’s when to catch them at their peak
The extinct creature was eight-inches long, had razor-sharp teeth, and resembled a character from the ‘Alien’ movies
The Seattle Kraken’s Buoy was recently chased by an Alaskan brown bear, prompting an important question about sports mascot survival
A Statue of a Confederate General Was Toppled in 2020. The National Park Service Is Reinstalling It.
The NPS says that refurbishing and reinstalling the toppled statue “aligns with federal responsibilities under historic preservation law”
The proposal would allow for the killing of nearly 200 black bears over a three-week period in December
Located in the Yellowstone’s Porcelain Basin, the new thermal feature is believed to have appeared on Christmas Day
The effigy was emblazoned with the words “Make America Wait Again,” and it toured the park on Saturday, July 12
Officials in Arizona and Colorado have closed huge swaths of parkland to visitors after lightning-sparked blazes destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of structures
More than 300 tremors were recorded below Mount Rainier over the course of three days. Scientists say they were too weak for humans to feel.
The executive decision also requires all NPS sites to grant American residents preferential treatment in permit lotteries
A habituated male elk chased visitors, poked its antlers into their tent, and then left a stinky surprise in their campsite. Park officials say they are monitoring the animal.
A bison fell into the 160-degree Grand Prismatic Spring and died. An eyewitness tells us the ordeal was like seeing "the circle of life unfold.”
The author of the proposal says the plan will generate millions for the beleaguered National Park System, which faces steep budget cuts in 2026
The plan to sell millions of acres of Forest Service and BLM land just encountered a major hurdle. The plan's author says he still wants to auction off some areas.
Federal job cuts and a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act could bring grizzly reintroduction efforts grinding to halt.
Signs are popping up at NPS sites asking visitors to report any instances of rangers speaking negatively about America. Critics say it’s an attempt to whitewash U.S. history.
This summer, a mix of early rain and record-breaking heat will converge upon the American West. Here’s what we can expect from this year’s wildfire season.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate added a mandate to the budget bill to sell enormous swaths of public land managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
The Park Service has reminded visitors to keep their distance from the 2,000-pound animals after a man from New Jersey was attacked
The seismic activity on May 29 was much smaller than the July 2024 explosion that closed Biscuit Basin
Colorado Parks and Wildlife advised dog owners to keep pets on-leash when walking in moose habitat, and to choose trails with good visibility
Five questions with the Colorado senator about the ongoing battle to protect public lands and the federal agencies that manage them
If you’ve ever thought something like, “It’s just corn out there,” we’re gonna enjoy telling you how wrong you are
The campsite reservation platform just added thousands of RV parks, camping resorts, and private campgrounds to its inventory
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, who helped launch the Public Lands Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, disagrees with plans to sell off federal land
Though best known for its thrilling whitewater, West Virginia’s diverse paddling possibilities range from clear shoreline cruises to mellow moving water
The White House released its budget request for 2026, and the plan calls for the Park Service to hand over control of some federal parklands to states
Timber thieves are a slippery bunch. Here's how cops uncovered an underground criminal ring in spanning the Pacific Northwest and cracked down to protect the state's ancient trees.
The long (and long overdue) rise of the forest cemetery
Meteorologists on America’s windiest mountain recently experienced historically violent gusts—and captured video of the chaos
Learn about efforts to protect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem through these five unique encounters, and find the inspiration to make this wild place part of your story as well
An enlightening new study revealed just how prevalent the toxic class of PFAS compounds are in smartwatch wristbands. Here’s what runners and hikers need to know.
A writer examines Trump’s first presidency and his cabinet appointments to understand how the next four years will impact public lands, the environment, and outdoor recreation
Biden gets a lot of credit as a public lands and outdoor rec champion for passing the EXPLORE Act, conserving more land than any president in recent history, and empowering Indigenous partners. But should he?
A growing pool of studies finds concerning levels of plastic and forever chemicals in our common food items and their packaging. Here’s what you need to know.
Multiple aerial firefighting agencies have spent countless hours airborne since the outbreak of the Palisades and Eaton fires, dropping water and fire retardant in an attempt to control the flames
Trying to prevent forest fires with more logging may only make them worse, fire ecologists say. Will the federal government listen?
Five questions with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, who warned of “extreme fire danger” in Southern California days before the devastating blazes
A team of wildlife experts and ice climbers worked to rescue a bull elk that became tangled in a climbing rope at Colorado’s Lake City Ice Park
The EXPLORE Act aims to address the housing crisis in gateway communities, increase outdoor access for veterans, kids, and marginalized groups, develop more long-distance bike trails, and about a dozen other issues
A tree in the suburbs, ocean beaches, tucked away woodlands, and other unremarkable spots where the Outside team discovered a passion for being in nature
I needed a climate pep talk. I got one from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of the hit book, ‘What If We Get It Right?’
Pennsylvania's new Carlisle Indian Boarding School National Monument is the seventh new monument designated by the Biden Administration
It was the trip of a lifetime. Several months paddling the Amazon, trying to eat without being eaten. It almost all went to plan.
Meet the change makers who powered—and empowered—a Utah community with solar generators
We spent a night under the stars with the actress and environmentalist, who opened up about her conservation work and how nature helped heal her broken heart
After almost 20 years of action, members of the Karuk, Hupa, Klamath, Shasta, and Yurok tribes reclaimed the Klamath River—and their way of life
Four Klamath River dams are being removed for environmental benefit. Yet even positive change feels traumatic to the many residents who’ve built livelihoods around the lakes and whitewater that have disappeared.
The author breaks down a bizarre story involving a trashed car, grainy surveillance video, and a fuzzy bear suit
The North Dakota governor has promoted outdoor recreation in his state. Opponents worry about his connection to the oil and gas industry.
The US military is responsible for the emission of more greenhouse gasses than any other single institution in the world. It is actively planning for the consequences of climate change, but is it doing anything to prevent it?
Despite a mathematical "typo" in the recent black plastic study, the recommendation doesn't change: black plastic has no place in your kitchen
Grizzly 399, which delighted wildlife watchers for more than a decade, was killed Tuesday night in a collision with a vehicle
Camping in 120 degree heat can be deadly. But can it also be beautiful?
Throughout her athletic career, Caroline Gleich has been moonlighting as an activist. This year, she stepped into politics full-time.
A last-minute phone call and a wild cross-country road trip led me to interview the vice-presidential candidate. Unlike me, he was relaxed.
The border wall had an all star cast of political operatives trying to get it built. The butterflies had Marianna Trevino Wright.
How did a US congressional candidate and the director of the National Butterfly Center end up in a physical altercation on the US border with Mexico?
Scouring your yard clean is a waste of time and deprives your soil of valuable nutrients
In the remote, heavily logged Yaak Valley, an unlikely stand of old growth sits at the center of a debate about what a forest is for—and how best to protect it
Was Homero’s death an accident? Or murder? And who would want Homero dead?
Monarchs are considered the king of the butterflies. In Michoacan, Mexico conservationist Homero Gomez Gonzalez was considered the king of the Monarchs. Until one day in 2020, when he disappeared without a trace.