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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
Backpackers Rescued From Icy Alpine Pass in Sierra Nevada
Oct 13

Oct 13 Backpackers Rescued From Icy Alpine Pass in Sierra Nevada

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Responders spent six hours rescuing the two, who were stuck on a sheer and rocky couloir deep in the Sierra Nevada.

Locals Have Kept Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fully Open During Shutdown
Oct 11

Oct 11 Locals Have Kept Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fully Open During Shutdown

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

One donor compared visiting a national park with no rangers to visiting Disney World without Mickey Mouse.

BASE Jumping is Illegal in National Parks, But Thrill-Seekers Jump from El Cap Every Year.
Oct 10

Oct 10 BASE Jumping is Illegal in National Parks, But Thrill-Seekers Jump from El Cap Every Year.

Owen Clarke
News, Outside

Although BASE jumping is not allowed in national parks, sources tell Outside the activity is not all that uncommon.

What It’s Like to Climb California’s Highest Peaks in a Continuous 89-Hour Push
Oct 10

Oct 10 What It’s Like to Climb California’s Highest Peaks in a Continuous 89-Hour Push

Owen Clarke
Outside

Ultrarunner Olivia Amber recently spent four days running over California’s highest peaks to set the fastest known female time on the famed Norman’s 13 route. Amber shares the highs and lows of the journey.

At 86, Carlos Soria is the Oldest Person to Summit an 8,000m Peak
Oct 2

Oct 2 At 86, Carlos Soria is the Oldest Person to Summit an 8,000m Peak

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

After climbing the 8,163-meter Manaslu, Soria shares his advice on training, seeking summits, and accepting change.

Officials Identify Body of Third Hunter Found Dead in Colorado
Oct 1

Oct 1 Officials Identify Body of Third Hunter Found Dead in Colorado

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Todd Shoulders, 54, died in the South San Juan Wilderness, just ten miles away from where two other hunters were recently killed by lightning.

This Small, Low-Tech Piece of Equipment Might Be Your Kit's Most Important
Oct 1

Oct 1 This Small, Low-Tech Piece of Equipment Might Be Your Kit's Most Important

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

A hiker was just rescued from a Colorado peak after blowing a simple rescue whistle. The lesson? Satellite messengers are great, but low-tech tools have their place in a safety kit, too.

A Colorado Climber Died After Falling from a Via Ferrata in Colorado
Sep 29

Sep 29 A Colorado Climber Died After Falling from a Via Ferrata in Colorado

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Officials say that the 26-year-old victim was rappelling from the popular Mount Blue Sky route when she suffered a fatal accident.

If the Government Shuts Down, Should National Parks, Too?
Sep 26

Sep 26 If the Government Shuts Down, Should National Parks, Too?

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

That’s what a group of former National Park Service employees is urging in light of a looming federal shutdown.

Chuck Norris Celebrates 85th Birthday by Climbing Lassen Peak
Sep 24

Sep 24 Chuck Norris Celebrates 85th Birthday by Climbing Lassen Peak

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The iconic American action star hiked Northern California’s 10,457-foot Lassen Peak.

Two Climbers Died on Mt. Shasta’s Easiest Route. What Went Wrong?
Sep 23

Sep 23 Two Climbers Died on Mt. Shasta’s Easiest Route. What Went Wrong?

Owen Clarke
Climbing

Both parties were on the non-technical Clear Creek route. We spoke with the local sheriff’s office and Shasta’s lead climbing ranger to find out what happened, and why.

Signs Referencing Climate Change, Slavery, and Other ‘Improper’ Topics Removed from National Park Sites
Sep 22

Sep 22 Signs Referencing Climate Change, Slavery, and Other ‘Improper’ Topics Removed from National Park Sites

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The “Save Our Signs” project is attempting to archive as many signs as possible before they are removed, and hopes park visitors will contribute.

A Road in Illinois Closes Annually for a Massive Snake Crossing. Here’s How to Visit.
Sep 19

Sep 19 A Road in Illinois Closes Annually for a Massive Snake Crossing. Here’s How to Visit.

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Thousands of people flock to “Snake Road” in Illinois every year to view the slithering serpent crossing.

An International Stone Skipping Contest Was Marred by a Cheating Scandal
Sep 17

Sep 17 An International Stone Skipping Contest Was Marred by a Cheating Scandal

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Several participants were disqualified from this year’s World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland after being caught cheating.

Rescuers Responded to a Backcountry SOS, But Found No One There
Sep 16

Sep 16 Rescuers Responded to a Backcountry SOS, But Found No One There

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Responders said the incident was a preventable waste of time and resources.

A Snowboarder Was Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Down a Colorado Mountain
Sep 12

Sep 12 A Snowboarder Was Rescued After Falling 100 Feet Down a Colorado Mountain

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

The 27-year-old broke his ankle after falling into a bergschrund.

Chaos on Pobeda Peak Leaves Four Climbers Dead
Sep 11

Sep 11 Chaos on Pobeda Peak Leaves Four Climbers Dead

Owen Clarke
Climbing, News

A helicopter crash, brutal storms, and multiple dead climbers. For the world’s northernmost 7,000er, tragedy remains a familiar face.

After a Trump Pardon, This Shark Diver Is Putting His Life Back Together. It’s Not Easy.
Sep 11

Sep 11 After a Trump Pardon, This Shark Diver Is Putting His Life Back Together. It’s Not Easy.

Owen Clarke
Outside

Tanner Mansell, a Florida diving guide, saw his life turned upside down after he freed captured sharks on a fishing line.

What’s the Latest Threat to Yellowstone’s Geysers? Hats.
Sep 10

Sep 10 What’s the Latest Threat to Yellowstone’s Geysers? Hats.

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Geologists at Yellowstone National Park have already collected more than 300 hats from the park’s hot spring areas this year.

Big Bend Records More Deaths Per Visitor Than Any Other National Park Canyon
Sep 8

Sep 8 Big Bend Records More Deaths Per Visitor Than Any Other National Park Canyon

Owen Clarke
Outside, News

Big Bend does not see many visitors, but it has a high relative death rate.

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