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Who Beheaded Blooming Flowers in Big Sur’s Calla Lily Valley?
Mar 4, 2026
Who Beheaded Blooming Flowers in Big Sur’s Calla Lily Valley?
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
Lake Powell Is Bracing for Unusually Low Water Levels Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
Mar 2, 2026
Lake Powell Is Bracing for Unusually Low Water Levels Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
Why is NASA Sending Moon-Bound Astronauts to Freeze in Snow Caves?
Feb 23, 2026
Why is NASA Sending Moon-Bound Astronauts to Freeze in Snow Caves?
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Mistakes vs. Manslaughter: Could Austria's Guilty Verdict Reshape Recreational Climbing?
Feb 23, 2026
Mistakes vs. Manslaughter: Could Austria's Guilty Verdict Reshape Recreational Climbing?
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Experienced Whitewater Boater Drowned in the Grand Canyon
Feb 23, 2026
Experienced Whitewater Boater Drowned in the Grand Canyon
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Austrian Climber Found Guilty for Leaving Girlfriend to Die During Winter Ascent
Feb 20, 2026
Austrian Climber Found Guilty for Leaving Girlfriend to Die During Winter Ascent
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
New Trump Border Wall to Run Through Big Bend National Park
Feb 20, 2026
New Trump Border Wall to Run Through Big Bend National Park
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
West Virginia Climber Overcomes Paralyzing Snakebite to Establish Bold 5.13
Feb 19, 2026
West Virginia Climber Overcomes Paralyzing Snakebite to Establish Bold 5.13
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Nature Has Other Plans for Yosemite’s Famous Firefall Phenomenon
Feb 18, 2026
Nature Has Other Plans for Yosemite’s Famous Firefall Phenomenon
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
People Keep Dying in Italy This Winter. What the Heck Is Going on?
Feb 13, 2026
People Keep Dying in Italy This Winter. What the Heck Is Going on?
Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
Owen Clarke
Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty of Cutting a Switchback in Grand Teton National Park
Sep 5

Sep 5 Michelino Sunseri Found Guilty of Cutting a Switchback in Grand Teton National Park

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Last year, Sunseri broke the speed record for ascending and descending the 13,775-foot peak. The record was soon revoked.

Here’s the First Clue to Find a Buried Canadian Treasure Worth Nearly $1 Million
Sep 3

Sep 3 Here’s the First Clue to Find a Buried Canadian Treasure Worth Nearly $1 Million

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Five years after Forrest Fenn’s bronze chest was found, a Canadian treasure hunt is reigniting the wild search for riches.

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?

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