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A Watchdog Group Says Yosemite Is Using Flock Cameras

DeFlock claims that Yosemite National Park has installed the controversial surveillance technology. The NPS says the cameras are part of a system to monitor congestion and parking.

Kristy HamiltonAugust 17, 20262

Exploration & Survival

Cops Tracked a Murder Suspect to the Oregon Backcountry and Arrested Him at a Remote Campground

California murder suspect Cris Jones allegedly assumed his victim's identity, Daniel Joslin, and hid near Harriet Lake in Mount Hood National Forest before an aerial SWAT unit made the arrest.

Madison DapcevichAugust 13, 20261

Environment

I Fell in Love with Maverick Mountain, a Single-Chair Ski Hill in Montana. Watching It Burn Breaks My Heart.

As the Sand Creek Fire sweeps through Beaverhead County, associate editor Madison Dapcevich reflects on her time skiing at the unpretentious, single-chair paradise that epitomized Big Sky Country's independent ski culture.

Madison DapcevichAugust 13, 2026

Everest

A Mysterious Silver Cub Just Debuted on the Katmai Bear Cam. Is It a Polar Bear Hybrid?

A silver-furred spring cub has captivated Katmai Bear Cam viewers. Experts explain the genetics behind the viral baby brown bear—and why 2026 is seeing a record baby boom on the Brooks River.

Madison DapcevichAugust 12, 20264

Environment

Bulldozers Just Arrived in Big Bend. Locals Fear a Border Wall Could Cut Off Public Lands.

Photos show that heavy machinery has broken ground along the Rio Grande inside Big Bend National Park. Local outfitters fear a loss of public river access and devastating effects to the outdoor recreation economy.

Kristy HamiltonAugust 11, 20262

Hiking

The Alaska Long Trail Was Just a Draft on a Map. Then Bradford Bartels Hiked It.

Bradford "Rafiki" Bartels proved the proposed 500-mile route from Seward to Fairbanks can actually be done—unmapped gaps, unceremonious finishes, and all.

Ryleigh NorgroveAugust 10, 2026

Environment

People Are Betting Millions to Predict Wildfires. Now Congress Wants to Stop It.

As wagers on disaster spread across online prediction markets, lawmakers warn that gambling on blaze size and containment creates dangerous incentives for arson.

Suzie DundasAugust 9, 2026

Environment

We Now Know What the Trump Admin Did with 51 Removed Signs and Exhibits

According to court documents, officials threw away signs, placards, films, and brochures describing topics like women’s rights, slavery, and Indigenous massacres.

Kristy HamiltonAugust 7, 2026

Environment

After the National Park Service Removed Historic Signs, One Former Ranger Is Fighting to Keep Their Stories Alive

Signs about slavery, climate change, and other historical topics continue to quietly disappear from national parks. Former park guide Melissa Dalley quit over the removals, and now she travels the country handing out the missing texts.

Kristy HamiltonAugust 6, 20265

Environment

Firefighters Are Racing to Protect Mount Hood’s Most Famous Landmarks

Wildfires burning across Oregon have forced evacuations, closed ski areas near Mount Hood and sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, and now threaten the historic Timberline Lodge, a landmark at the heart of outdoor recreation. The blaze threatens more than just acreage—it jeopardizes the heart of Pacific Northwest outdoor culture.

Kristy HamiltonAugust 5, 2026

Environment

The Federal Government Just Greenlit the First AI Data Center on Public Land

Under a fast-track federal mandate, the Bureau of Land Management quietly approved a warehouse-sized AI data center ten miles from Lake Mead—raising alarms for desert conservation and public access across the American West.

Suzie DundasJuly 30, 20261

Exploration & Survival

Searchers Recover Body of Missing CDT Thru-Hiker Near Grand Teton

William Standish, 28, went missing along the rugged Wigwam Traverse—a high-altitude, off-trail alternate route along the Grand Teton boundary.

Madison DapcevichJuly 30, 20261

Exploration & Survival

We Now Know Which Mushroom Poisoned 11 Foragers Outside Yellowstone

Seven victims remain in serious condition following a foraging incident in Park County, Montana.

Madison DapcevichJuly 31, 2026

Environment

Did a Guy in a Bison Suit Really Scare Tourists in Yellowstone? We Asked the NPS.

A trending social media story claims that a 34-year-old man dressed in a homemade bison costume chased tourists in Yellowstone while shouting, “Now you know how it feels!” But is there any truth to the claim? We asked the National Park Service.

Madison DapcevichJuly 28, 20262

Exploration & Survival

3 Injured and 1 Dead on Mount Rainier's Most-Traveled Route. Here's Why Popular Doesn't Always Mean Safe.

Daihong Chen, 44, died after two unguided parties were struck by rockfall near 11,600 feet on the Disappointment Cleaver. RMI guide Peter Whittaker weighs in on the unavoidable dangers of Rainier's most popular summit trail.

Suzie DundasJuly 29, 20261

Exploration & Survival

A Tree Fell on a Camper's Tent, Prompting a Late-Night Backcountry Rescue

When a falling tree crushed a camper’s tent on a remote multi-day backcountry rafting trip on Idaho’s Salmon River, search and rescue specialists faced a race against time, darkness, and smoke.

Madison DapcevichJuly 29, 20261

Exploration & Survival

A Viral Video Claims a Yosemite Hiker Was Billed $70,000 for a Helicopter Rescue. Here's What Really Happened.

Rumors on social media claim a heat-exhausted hiker faces a massive bill after being airlifted off the Mist Trail. The National Park Service set the record straight.

Suzie DundasJuly 21, 20261

Hiking

An Injured Hiker Spent the Night on a Colorado Peak. These 7 Survival Items Kept Her Safe.

When a seasoned hiker injured her knee on Colorado’s chossy Broken Hand Pass, her 13-hour rescue in the dark became a testament to why prep isn't just for beginners.

Kristy HamiltonJuly 15, 20262

Opinion

The Nolan Wells Tragedy Reminds Us That the Most Dangerous Moment on Any Adventure Is When the Group Splits Up

The tragic death of Nolan Wells on a Mississippi island raises painful questions. Here is what search-and-rescue data teaches us about the high cost of outdoor separation.

Ayana UnderwoodJuly 13, 20266

Exploration & Survival

They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.

Two Wyoming campers did everything right—keeping food out of their tents and using deterrents—but a black bear refused to back down.

Owen ClarkeJuly 9, 20261

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Latest Stories

A Watchdog Group Says Yosemite Is Using Flock Cameras

Cops Tracked a Murder Suspect to the Oregon Backcountry and Arrested Him at a Remote Campground

I Fell in Love with Maverick Mountain, a Single-Chair Ski Hill in Montana. Watching It Burn Breaks My Heart.

A Mysterious Silver Cub Just Debuted on the Katmai Bear Cam. Is It a Polar Bear Hybrid?

Bulldozers Just Arrived in Big Bend. Locals Fear a Border Wall Could Cut Off Public Lands.

The Alaska Long Trail Was Just a Draft on a Map. Then Bradford Bartels Hiked It.

People Are Betting Millions to Predict Wildfires. Now Congress Wants to Stop It.

We Now Know What the Trump Admin Did with 51 Removed Signs and Exhibits

After the National Park Service Removed Historic Signs, One Former Ranger Is Fighting to Keep Their Stories Alive

Firefighters Are Racing to Protect Mount Hood’s Most Famous Landmarks

The Federal Government Just Greenlit the First AI Data Center on Public Land

Searchers Recover Body of Missing CDT Thru-Hiker Near Grand Teton

We Now Know Which Mushroom Poisoned 11 Foragers Outside Yellowstone

Did a Guy in a Bison Suit Really Scare Tourists in Yellowstone? We Asked the NPS.

3 Injured and 1 Dead on Mount Rainier's Most-Traveled Route. Here's Why Popular Doesn't Always Mean Safe.

A Tree Fell on a Camper's Tent, Prompting a Late-Night Backcountry Rescue

A Viral Video Claims a Yosemite Hiker Was Billed $70,000 for a Helicopter Rescue. Here's What Really Happened.

An Injured Hiker Spent the Night on a Colorado Peak. These 7 Survival Items Kept Her Safe.

The Nolan Wells Tragedy Reminds Us That the Most Dangerous Moment on Any Adventure Is When the Group Splits Up

They Kept a Perfectly Clean Camp. A Black Bear Attacked Their Tent Anyway.

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