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.

Raising livestock in grizzly and wolf country isn’t easy. Here’s how to do it with respect and grace.

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 why Yellowstone National Park is called the American Serengeti

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

Known for its high-performance warmwear, the boundary-breaking brand continues its fearless pursuit of inclusivity

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

Recover from active pursuits with footwear built to get you back out there rested, refreshed, and ready for more

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.

Get your fill of “Awe and then Some”

Underconsumption may be trending on social media, but thrifting has been around for a long time. From household essentials and wardrobe staples to outdoor gear and the best gifts ever, it’s better for the planet and your wallet.

What’s better than leaf-peeping? Leaf-peeping with Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada as a backdrop.

When you pay attention, you'll be amazed by how much our canine companions can teach us

A quarter of the money at the world’s largest banks goes directly to funding fossil fuel projects. But what if it didn’t?

A proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis to develop parkland into golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels sparked widespread bipartisan anger

Wiping with toilet paper is gross and wasteful. I found a better way.

Give your next nature break a boost by trying something new

As a brutal heat wave enveloped the country this summer, our writer packed up a cooler full of Gatorade and headed to the Mojave Desert

Hummingbirds and other pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat. I set out to attract them to my yard.

YouTubers are illegally climbing California's famed trees, prompting the NPS to protect them from visitors. We asked tree expert Tim Kovar why the illicit ascents are so damaging.

Could the climate crisis be solved in the courtroom?

Make the most of the season with this guide to getting out with your best friend

The footage is breathtaking

The evacuation call came late at night, causing chaos and confusion as locals and tourists tried to leave the park en masse

The largest mass stranding of dolphins in U.S. history recently occurred in Massachusetts. Scores of volunteers worked long hours to rescue the aquatic mammals.

Has the summer heat got you down? Our sustainability expert has tips and tricks to beat the soaring temperatures without harming the planet.

Project 2025 proposes that most government weather and climate functions be privatized if the balance of power shifts in the White House next year

The reintroduction of the apex predators to Washington’s North Cascades National Park has local communities asking if it’s still safe to hike in the park

How one company is converting discarded fishing nets into recycled plastic

The conservationist spurred millions of people to care about the ocean by helping them understand why it made them feel happy

Fifteen minutes of ooh-ing and ah-ing isn’t worth the wildfire risk, pollution, and trauma to wildlife

Caroline Gleich is a renowned climber and skier, a climate activist, and now the Utah democratic party’s candidate for US senate

Just how guilty do I need to feel about enjoying the occasional burger? I spoke to a hunter, a rancher, and a climate scientist to get to the meat of the matter.

Watch two friends explore the vast landscape of West Texas

Photos and videos of the destroyed roadway flooded social media after it gave way on June 7. Officials have not given a timeline for opening the highway.

The solution to the microplastics problem already exists, according to the “Father of Green Chemistry.” So why aren’t we using it?

Are you ready for a restful night?

Is the Aurora Borealis magic, science, or something in between?

A historic tram tower was pulled down and permanently damaged by an irresponsible driver in Death Valley National Park

Live events are all about the party, but they can be brutal on the environment. Here’s how to go easy on the planet without cramping your style.

Want to get paid to fight climate change? Biden’s new Climate Corp is hiring. We combed through 270 job listings to find the dreamiest ones.

A new Public Lands Rule will mandate a focus on landscape health, conservation, and recreation

A conversation with activists, a look at the radical origins of Earth Day, and a slew of ways you can take action for the planet every single day.

Rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are searching for two men who were filmed destroying ancient rocks on a hiking trail