One Writer’s Quest to Introduce Kids to Our National Parks Hilary Oliver|August 29, 2018 A look at Kate Siber's book, National Parks of the U.S.A., which is fiilled with facts about the national parks—from Death Valley to the Virgin Islands.
Karel Sabbe Sets New Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail Jonathan Olivier|August 29, 2018 Moving at an astonishing pace, the Belgian ultrarunner smashed the previous Fastest Known Time on the AT by more than four days.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Alex Honnold Shelby Stanger|August 29, 2018 Alex’s wild idea: To climb El Capitan without ropes and tackle some of the world’s most challenging routes, setting records, inspiring others, and giving back through his foundation.
Force of Nature: Loveis Wise Corina Carrizales|August 28, 2018 Meet Loveis Wise, the 23-year-old illustrator who is proving that age is just a number.
The Lady Shred Spirit is Alive and Growing in Wydaho Tony Gill|August 28, 2018 How the festival manager of the Wydaho Rendezvous in Driggs, Idaho, is making the festival more inclusive to women.
New Survey Finds Nearly One-Third of Respondents Have Experienced Sexual Harassment or Assault While Climbing Julie Brown|August 27, 2018 #SafeOutside released the results of a survey that found that nearly one-third of respondents have experienced sexual harassment or assault while climbing.
These 6 Women Are Getting More Women Into Trail Running Jess Daddio|August 23, 2018 More women are getting into trail running. And these six industry leaders might just be part of the reason why.
What the Removal of Mountain Goats from the Olympics Tells Us About Wildlife in National Parks Gemina Garland-Lewis|August 21, 2018 After roaming Washington's Olympic Peninsula for nearly 100 years, mountain goats will soon be transferred and relocated to the North and Central Cascades.
Thirty Years of Trails and Counting Julie Brown|August 21, 2018 Mountain biking looks a lot different in 2018 than it did in 1988. For one, there are more trails to ride. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a huge reason why.
Pacers Are the Unsung Heroes of Ultramarathons Zoë Rom|August 15, 2018 You can’t run 100 miles without a hard-working support crew. Who would bring you candy bars at mile 80? But not everyone is cut out for pacing. One Leadville 100 rookie assembles her dream team.
Wildfire in Glacier National Park Prompts Closures, Evacuations Michelle Flandreau|August 14, 2018 Montana’s Glacier National Park is the latest national park to be impacted by wildfires this summer, including the Howe Ridge Fire.
As California Wildfires Rage, Recreation Is Put On Hold Julie Brown|August 10, 2018 With 14 wildfires burning across California authorities have shut down huge swaths of public land. Part of Yosemite National Park is closed indefinitely.