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Vandals Spray Painted Boulders in Yosemite National Park
Jan 27, 2026
Vandals Spray Painted Boulders in Yosemite National Park
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Dozens of National Park Sites Closed After Winter Storm Strikes
Jan 26, 2026
Dozens of National Park Sites Closed After Winter Storm Strikes
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
Caleb Hudson Henshaw, 21, Was a Much-Loved Setter and Coach in Asheville, NC
Jan 26, 2026
Caleb Hudson Henshaw, 21, Was a Much-Loved Setter and Coach in Asheville, NC
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
The Internet Is Panicking About ‘Exploding' Trees. Indigenous People Have Experienced Them for Centuries.
Jan 23, 2026
The Internet Is Panicking About ‘Exploding' Trees. Indigenous People Have Experienced Them for Centuries.
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
Last Week, a Guide Died on Makalu. Then His Client Vanished.
Jan 22, 2026
Last Week, a Guide Died on Makalu. Then His Client Vanished.
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
Alex Honnold on Netflix: "It's not climbing, it's a circus."
Jan 22, 2026
Alex Honnold on Netflix: "It's not climbing, it's a circus."
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
A $10 Billion Data Center Could Rise Beside Horseshoe Bend
Jan 21, 2026
A $10 Billion Data Center Could Rise Beside Horseshoe Bend
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
He Strapped A Baby to His Chest for a Marathon. Officials Shut Him Down.
Jan 20, 2026
He Strapped A Baby to His Chest for a Marathon. Officials Shut Him Down.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Yoseph Alabdulwahab Was “Everyone’s Best Friend”
Jan 11, 2026
Yoseph Alabdulwahab Was “Everyone’s Best Friend”
Jan 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026
Aaron Hjelt Was a Coach, Mentor, and DJ Who Helped Kids Escape Their Comfort Zones
Jan 11, 2026
Aaron Hjelt Was a Coach, Mentor, and DJ Who Helped Kids Escape Their Comfort Zones
Jan 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026
Owen Clarke
Two U.S. Hikers Fell Off-Trail to Their Deaths Last Week
Sep 2

Sep 2 Two U.S. Hikers Fell Off-Trail to Their Deaths Last Week

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Fatal accidents occurred in Glacier National Park and the Red River Gorge.

In Separate Attacks, Two Hikers Fend Off Bears with Bear Spray
Aug 29

Aug 29 In Separate Attacks, Two Hikers Fend Off Bears with Bear Spray

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully deterred bears in two separate incidents using bear spray.

How Many Climbers Have Been the First to Flash V15?
Aug 28

Aug 28 How Many Climbers Have Been the First to Flash V15?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Yannick Flohé and Jules Marchaland just flashed V15, becoming—by most accounts—the first and second climbers to flash the grade, but the history of attempts is far from straightforward.

Grand Teton National Park Has a Major Poop Problem
Aug 27

Aug 27 Grand Teton National Park Has a Major Poop Problem

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The area around a popular lake trail is replete with human waste. Park officials may install a permanent toilet.

Climbing’s Newest Social Media “Star” is Going Viral for Free Soloing
Aug 25

Aug 25 Climbing’s Newest Social Media “Star” is Going Viral for Free Soloing

Owen Clarke
Climbing, Features

Lincoln Knowles says he is “free soloing a harder route every day” until he falls. Why are we watching?

For Some Burning Man Fans, Medical Bills Overshadow the Fun
Aug 25

Aug 25 For Some Burning Man Fans, Medical Bills Overshadow the Fun

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Hundreds of festivalgoers are injured at Burning Man each year. For some, the medical bills are astronomical.

A Colorado Paraglider Stayed Airborne for 10 Hours
Aug 22

Aug 22 A Colorado Paraglider Stayed Airborne for 10 Hours

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Pete Thompson flew 190 miles over western Colorado by harnessing updrafts and wind. It’s believed to be a record-breaking flight.

Legendary Russian Mountaineer Dies in Kyrgyzstan
Aug 21

Aug 21 Legendary Russian Mountaineer Dies in Kyrgyzstan

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Friends and climbing companions shared their memories of “Iron Uncle Kolya,” Nikolay Totmyanin, who died August 11.

Outdoor Recreation Is Booming, According to a New Report
Aug 20

Aug 20 Outdoor Recreation Is Booming, According to a New Report

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

The newest Outdoor Industry Association participation report says that more than 180 million Americans went outside to recreate in 2024.

Want to Stay Healthy? Research Suggests Moving to a Walkable City.
Aug 18

Aug 18 Want to Stay Healthy? Research Suggests Moving to a Walkable City.

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

A new study illustrates how a city’s specific infrastructure contributes to its inhabitants’ overall health and wellbeing.

Why Are the Italian Alps So Deadly This Summer?
Aug 16

Aug 16 Why Are the Italian Alps So Deadly This Summer?

Owen Clarke
Outside

On average, three hikers have died every day throughout the summer in Italy’s high peaks. Experts explain why.

Hundreds of Grand Teton National Park Visitors Were Possibly Exposed to Rabies
Aug 14

Aug 14 Hundreds of Grand Teton National Park Visitors Were Possibly Exposed to Rabies

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Officials believe at least 200 people may have been exposed to rabies while visiting a hotel in Grand Teton National Park.

A Hunter Crashed His UTV Deep in the Mountains. His Dog Helped Him Survive.
Aug 13

Aug 13 A Hunter Crashed His UTV Deep in the Mountains. His Dog Helped Him Survive.

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Jake Schmitt crawled for 11 hours to get help with his dog, Buddy, by his side

Ancient Penis Worms Used to Inhabit the Grand Canyon
Aug 11

Aug 11 Ancient Penis Worms Used to Inhabit the Grand Canyon

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The extinct creatures were eight-inches long, had razor-sharp teeth, and resembled a character from the ‘Alien’ movies

What If We Gave Gorillas Bank Accounts?
Aug 8

Aug 8 What If We Gave Gorillas Bank Accounts?

Owen Clarke
Imagine5, Features

That’s the novel idea behind, Tehanu, a startup that envisions a world where “interspecies money” allows flora and fauna to financially advocate for their interests – with some help from AI.

Artificial Intelligence Helped Rescuers Find a Climber’s Remains
Aug 8

Aug 8 Artificial Intelligence Helped Rescuers Find a Climber’s Remains

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Officials in Italy used a combination of flying drones and AI software to locate the remains of a man who vanished in September

Want to Try the Goliath Traverse? Everyone Who Has, Says: “Don’t”
Aug 7

Aug 7 Want to Try the Goliath Traverse? Everyone Who Has, Says: “Don’t”

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

Tanner Wanish and Michael Vaill repeated the 32-mile “Goliath,” the longest technical traverse in the world. Would they do it again? Probably not.

Should the World’s Third-Highest Mountain Be Closed to Humans?
Aug 6

Aug 6 Should the World’s Third-Highest Mountain Be Closed to Humans?

Owen Clarke
The Outdoor Journal

Sikkim's chief minister called for Kanchenjunga (8,586m) to be closed to climbers. Does he have a point?

The National Park Service is Reinstalling a Statue of This Confederate General
Aug 6

Aug 6 The National Park Service is Reinstalling a Statue of This Confederate General

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The NPS says that refurbishing and reinstalling the toppled statue “aligns with federal responsibilities under historic preservation law.”

A Backcountry Singer Prompted a Search and Rescue Mission in Canada
Aug 4

Aug 4 A Backcountry Singer Prompted a Search and Rescue Mission in Canada

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

A search and rescue team in British Columbia deployed drones, mounted police officers, and volunteers. They found a backcountry crooner.

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