Backpack, a 1,000-pound male grizzly, is a bear who would rather chill in his regular spot on the Brooks River than brawl ...

A group of 13 members of Congress are pressing USFS Chief Tom Schultz to detail his officers' collaboration with immigration ...

Ongoing weather challenges kept helicopters grounded. Instead of relying on air support, a five-person Tacoma Mountain Rescue ...

Alabama, known for its inland waterway system, is located in the southeastern part of the U.S., bordered by Mississippi to the west, Georgia to the east, Tennessee to the north, and both Florida and ...

Deadly flash floods destroyed trails and critical water infrastructure across the Grand Canyon. Officials say hikers can ...

Make sure you can identify a plant with 100 percent certainty before touching or consuming it. Hone your skills by attending plant walks with an expert, studying basic botany, cross-referencing ...

In 2026, lightweight backpacking is more mainstream than ever. Where slashing pack weight used to be the realm of toothbrush-cutting die-hards, advances in fabrics, design, and technology have made it ...

Get the latest on treating backcountry illnesses and injuries in our monthly first aid column. As an ER doctor, I’ve seen wounds treated with a fantastic variety of home remedies, from coffee grounds ...

Hiking was the most popular outdoor activity across America last year and is still growing, according to a new report from an outdoor industry trade group. In the latest edition of its annual Outdoor ...

At $200, the Ultra 6.5R starts at the same price as both the Xlite and Tensor All-Season. But the Ultra 6.5R has one big upside here: every size of the pad is the same price. If you want the largest ...

Improvising your own firestarter is a quintessential camping experience. DIY starters are easy to make, the materials are cheap, and—because so many household items are incredibly flammable — they ...