We polled space-weather experts, astrophotographers, and aurora guides for their top tips for enjoying ‘solar maximum’—the 11-year peak of Northern Lights activity. Here’s what they said.

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03.09.2025

What Hiking Alone Taught Me After 11,000 Miles with My Wife

We’ve crossed deserts, mountains, and swamps together. But nothing prepared me for what my first solo backpacking trek would feel like.

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03.09.2025

A Warning from Rescue Officials After Two Separate Hikers Die

After two hikers fell to their deaths in separate incidents, ask yourself these six safety before adventuring into the outdoors.

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02.09.2025

Burning Man Looks Like Misery. Why Do Attendees Think It's Fun?

After reading stories about wind, sand, and mud, our articles editor examines the media mystery that exists with Burning Man

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02.09.2025

Immigration Agents Arrested Two Firefighters Battling a Wildfire in Washington

Elected officials condemned the actions of the Department of Homeland Security to detain two firefighters battling the Bear Gulch blaze

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02.09.2025

The Most-Searched National Parks of All Time, According to Google

Google has released U.S.-based search data on the top queried National Parks of all time, and the winner comes as no surprise. Here's why.

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02.09.2025

What Two Hikers Who Successfully Fended Off Attacking Bears Had in Common

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana successfully fended off attacking bears in two separate incidents using this compact deterrent.

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02.09.2025

Apple Watch Just Got a Whole Lot More Outdoorsy with the Trailforks App

From proximity alerts to downloadable map options, the app’s new tools keep users in the flow no matter where they are

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02.09.2025

Why Are the Leaves Already Changing? And What It Could Mean for Fall Brilliance.

Reports are rolling in of leaves changing early across western states. Here's what it could mean for how we experience fall this year.

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02.09.2025

LIVE NOW: The Super Bowl of Trail Running Is Underway in the Alps (and Our Minds Are Blown!)

UTMB 2025 is underway in Chamonix. Learn what the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc is, why it matters, and how to watch the toughest trail race.

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02.09.2025

How Bison Poop Is Restoring Yellowstone National Park

Weighing more than 2,000 pounds, one bison will poop enough in a typical day to fill a 3-gallon bucket.

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02.09.2025

The Most Adventurous Train Journeys in the World

Hop aboard the most thrilling rail routes, from the highest railway in the world to a night train that takes you to the Arctic Circle

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28.08.2025

The Latest Plan to Sell Off Public Lands Failed. Here’s What Was Learned During the Fight.

The attempt to sell millions of acres of Forest Service land united Republicans and Democrats. Advocates took valuable lessons from the battle.

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28.08.2025

This National Park Has a Major Poop Problem

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

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28.08.2025

Find Pet-Friendly Trails Fast

With its new Trails app, Orijen pet food is partnering with the National Park Foundation to help pet lovers and their furry friends connect with the outdoors

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28.08.2025

Popular National Park Trail Closure Announced Ahead of Labor Day

At least one popular trail in the area has been closed due to severe weather

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27.08.2025

There’s More to D.C. Than Politics. Here’s Where to Get Outside Within the City Limits.

Consistently ranked among the country's fittest cities, Washington, D.C., also has more acres of green space than square miles. Here are our favorite places to bike, run, paddle, and chill in the city this fall.

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27.08.2025

From Backcountry Splitboarding to a Wedding Proposal, These Are Our Favorite Outdoor Adventures with Our Very Good Dogs

An alpine marriage proposal, a California coastal trek, and other tales of outdoor exploration with furry friends.

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27.08.2025

‘Alone’ Participants Face Mental Torture. Hunger and Isolation Are the Culprits.

In her latest essay, Woniya Thibeault explains how starvation and seclusion impact a participant’s psyche once the days turn into months

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26.08.2025

Every Year Some Burning Man Attendees Suffer Costly Accidents

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

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25.08.2025

A New Study Shows That Moving to This Type of City Can Boost Your Health

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

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25.08.2025

Live Out Your Cowboy Dreams at These Wild West Spots

We’ve wrangled up our favorite ranches and Western lodges that go beyond horseback riding. Think mountain bike trails, cross-country skiing, and hot springs galore.

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25.08.2025

When and Where Fall Foliage Will Peak This Year, According to the Farmer's Almanac

The Farmer’s Almanac predicts these 21 states will showcase the most stunning fall leaves this year—here’s when to catch them at their peak

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25.08.2025

Here’s How to Take Stellar Night Sky Photos Like This One (Yes, It’s Real).

Photographer Jay Clue chases dark skies and shares his top tips for shooting the stars and beyond

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25.08.2025

Minnesota Is the Ultimate Biking Destination

Scenic roads, gritty gravel, epic trails, and all-level terrain are drawing riders to Minnesota

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25.08.2025

The Sounds of Montana

The same way Big Sky Country’s sprawling patchwork of dense forests, towering mountains, and vast prairies need to be seen to be believed, its summit silences and wildlife choruses need to be heard to be believed

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25.08.2025

More Than 100 Hikers Have Died in the Italian Alps This Summer

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

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25.08.2025

Exploring Tennessee's Top Lakes

The state’s most famed fishing legend partners with its most beloved lakes to protect and improve premier destinations for angling adventures

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25.08.2025

An American Ultrarunner Will Make His Fourth Attempt at the Everest FKT This Fall

The American ultrarunner explains his decision to return for a fourth attempt at the FKT this coming September—a month when Everest ascents are rare

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25.08.2025

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

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

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25.08.2025

The Wildest Spot in the Lower 48?

Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness offers a million acres of raw mountain terrain

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25.08.2025

When Federal Cuts Threatened Trails, These Groups Stepped Up

Amid dramatic cuts to the U.S. Forest Service, nonprofit groups have had to supply the chainsaws, shovels, and manpower to clear America’s hiking trails

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25.08.2025

American Participation in Outdoor Recreation Hits an All-Time High

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

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25.08.2025

A Paraglider Flew Over the Colorado Rockies for 10 Hours. Here’s How.

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

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13.08.2025

Beyond Everest: Nepal Waives Climbing Fees on 97 Different Peaks

As a way to promote tourism to under-visited corners of the country, the government wants to entice climbers to venture beyond Mount Everest

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13.08.2025

How My iPhone’s New Satellite Messaging Function Kept Me Connected in the Backcountry

Instead of a dedicated satellite messaging system for emergencies, I decided to trust the new feature on my phone—and it worked

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12.08.2025

The Best Float Trips in the U.S. to Go with the Flow

From Arizona’s Salt River to Delaware Water Gap, here are the most mellow rivers for tubing in the U.S.

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12.08.2025

Ancient Penis Worms Used to Inhabit the Grand Canyon

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

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09.08.2025

The Real ‘Untamed’ Yosemite Is Better Than Fiction

The Netflix series set in Yosemite didn't film there, so our national parks columnist shares its overlooked places that deserve the spotlight.

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Your Stress-Free Overlanding Starts Here

How to See the Northern Lights Without Leaving the U.S.

What Hiking Alone Taught Me After 11,000 Miles with My Wife

A Warning from Rescue Officials After Two Separate Hikers Die

Burning Man Looks Like Misery. Why Do Attendees Think It's Fun?

Immigration Agents Arrested Two Firefighters Battling a Wildfire in Washington

The Most-Searched National Parks of All Time, According to Google

What Two Hikers Who Successfully Fended Off Attacking Bears Had in Common

Apple Watch Just Got a Whole Lot More Outdoorsy with the Trailforks App

Why Are the Leaves Already Changing? And What It Could Mean for Fall Brilliance.

LIVE NOW: The Super Bowl of Trail Running Is Underway in the Alps (and Our Minds Are Blown!)

How Bison Poop Is Restoring Yellowstone National Park

The Most Adventurous Train Journeys in the World

The Latest Plan to Sell Off Public Lands Failed. Here’s What Was Learned During the Fight.

This National Park Has a Major Poop Problem

Find Pet-Friendly Trails Fast

Popular National Park Trail Closure Announced Ahead of Labor Day

There’s More to D.C. Than Politics. Here’s Where to Get Outside Within the City Limits.

From Backcountry Splitboarding to a Wedding Proposal, These Are Our Favorite Outdoor Adventures with Our Very Good Dogs

‘Alone’ Participants Face Mental Torture. Hunger and Isolation Are the Culprits.

Every Year Some Burning Man Attendees Suffer Costly Accidents

A New Study Shows That Moving to This Type of City Can Boost Your Health

Live Out Your Cowboy Dreams at These Wild West Spots

When and Where Fall Foliage Will Peak This Year, According to the Farmer's Almanac

Here’s How to Take Stellar Night Sky Photos Like This One (Yes, It’s Real).

Minnesota Is the Ultimate Biking Destination

The Sounds of Montana

More Than 100 Hikers Have Died in the Italian Alps This Summer

Exploring Tennessee's Top Lakes

An American Ultrarunner Will Make His Fourth Attempt at the Everest FKT This Fall

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

The Wildest Spot in the Lower 48?

When Federal Cuts Threatened Trails, These Groups Stepped Up

American Participation in Outdoor Recreation Hits an All-Time High

A Paraglider Flew Over the Colorado Rockies for 10 Hours. Here’s How.

Beyond Everest: Nepal Waives Climbing Fees on 97 Different Peaks

How My iPhone’s New Satellite Messaging Function Kept Me Connected in the Backcountry

The Best Float Trips in the U.S. to Go with the Flow

Ancient Penis Worms Used to Inhabit the Grand Canyon

The Real ‘Untamed’ Yosemite Is Better Than Fiction

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