Man Survives Grizzly Attack in Alberta
The grizzly charged a Parks Canada employee while he was biking alone.
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Hiker dies at Colorado National Monument
The 16-year-old fell 100 feet.
Fire Restrictions May Plague Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Dry conditions have rangers on high alert about open flames.
Camelopardalid Meteor Shower to Appear This Weekend
The never-before-seen shower could rival Perseids.
Moose Attacks Two in Colorado
Two female hikers suffered cuts and broken bones.
Watch a Bear Charge Simulator in Action
Another reminder that bears are faster than you think.
This 'Supercell' Thunderstorm Is The Most Intense Thing You'll See Today
A beautiful, terrifying storm captured on camera.
Drought Increasing Wildfire Danger in Western U.S.
California and Arizona are especially at risk.
Organ Mountains To Receive National Monument Status
President Obama will sign a proclamation Wednesday to designate the New Mexico mountain range.
Africanized Honeybees Live in Colorado Now
Entomologists have discovered the state's first confirmed population.
Bears Suspected in Wave of N.H. Auto Break-Ins
Multiple vehicles have been torn apart.
PCT May Be Rerouted Through The Tehachapi Mountains
A new land acquisition would allow the trail to ditch the Mojave and add more mountains.
Film Review: DamNation
Should dams be torn down in the name of watershed revival?
Hiker Dies on Vermont's Long Trail
The 22-year-old was reported missing late Monday night.
Yosemite Bans Drones
UAVs are no longer welcome in the park.
Arrest Made in Redwood Poaching Investigation
The suspect is charged with carving burls out of the iconic old-growth trees.
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles Through Yellowstone
It's Yellowstone National Park's largest quake since 1980.
Epic Mud #Fail
A (hilarious) cautionary tale for us all.
Grand Canyon Offers Subsidies to Quieter Aircraft
The incentives are designed to reduce noise pollution within the park.
Grand Canyon Weighs Backcountry Access Restrictions
A new proposal would limit the number of South Rim wilderness permits to just one per week.
Watch George Clooney, Charlie Sheen, and Laura Dern get eaten by a grizzly bear
In the unfinished, never-released film Grizzly 2: The Predator.
Banff Nearly Recovered After Flooding
Officials have spent CAD $19 million to restore damaged areas.
Avalanche Kills 12 on Mount Everest
It's the single-deadliest accident in the mountain's history.
Watch These Rangers Intentionally Trigger An Avalanche
...by throwing bombs out of a helicopter.
Avalanche Traps Alaska Town Behind 40-foot Wall of Snow; Alaskans Shrug
There's no telling when the road to Valdez will open again.
Aron Ralston arrested, charges later dropped
The '127 Hours' hiker was jailed on a domestic assault charge that was later dropped.
Arctic Reindeer Have Color-Changing Eyes
Red nose? Nah. Instead, the Arctic reindeer's eyes change from gold to blue in wintertime.
Antarctica sets new Earth cold record
A jaw-dropping -135 degrees Fahrenheit.
9-Year-Old Climbs South America's Highest Peak
Tyler Armstrong becomes the youngest person ever to summit Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua.
Sherpas Leave Mount Everest; Climbing Season in Doubt
The walkout comes in response to last week's deadly avalanche.
Hiker Dies Near Start of PCT
The 19-year-old man collapsed Thursday just miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arizona Opens 15,000 New Acres of Backcountry
Petrified Forest National Park just got bigger.
Nature’s Biggest Jerks
Who are the biggest jerks in the woods? Pine beetles, that's who.
Husky Says 'No' To Kennel Time—Literally
We've all been there.
Eagle Steals Video Camera, Makes Sweet Movie
Not bad for a first attempt!
You’ll Never Guess What Animals Do On Trails While You’re Not Hiking
A hidden camera reveals a wildlife superhighway.
Is a Wolf Stalking the Halls of Sochi? [Update: No]
Or maybe it's just a big malamute...?
How Wolves Altered Yellowstone’s Geography
The species physically changes the landscape via predation.
Watch a Stunning Joshua Tree NP Timelapse
Sit back and enjoy.
Watch These Couples Get Married and Engaged in National Parks
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.
Fewer People Applying for National Parks Jobs in 2014
One contractor still has close to 4,000 positions still available.
Hike the Pacific Crest Trail in Six Minutes
This thru-hiker's video zooms through some of the highlights.
Thru-Hiker Documents His Pacific Crest Trail Hike With 159 Days of Selfies
An incredible journey and an incredible beard too.
Avalanche Traps Alaska Town Behind 40-foot Wall of Snow; Alaskans Shrug
There's no telling when the road to Valdez will re-open.
Hiker Bags Wales's Highest Peak…Naked
Local SAR personnel are not happy.
Colorado re-names its 14ers in honor of Denver Broncos players
The Broncos play the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday.
Watch This Couple Completely Overlook a Bear on Their Front Porch
The bear plays the 'statue game' and wins.
B.L.M. Goes To Burning Man
The federal agency isn't nearly as square as we thought.
Adorable Polar Bear Cub Takes First Steps…
...TO BECOMING AN UNSTOPPABLE KILLING MACHINE.
Proposed Maine national park on hold
A landowner wants to donate 75,000 acres east/southeast of Mount Katahdin for a national park, but opposition remains strong.
Photographers suspected of baiting wolf pack near Banff
The incident has renewed criticism of so-called 'wildlife paparazzi.'
Recreating Shackleton’s Journey: A Q&A with Adventurer Tim Jarvis
The polar explorer successfully recreated Sir Ernest Shackleton's incredible Antarctic survival journey.
Daily Smackdown: Hammock vs. Bivy?
Ultralighters, do you prefer hammocks or bivy sacks? Vote now!
2,500+ Trips for Your iPhone
Send any GPS trip found on Backpacker.com and record your own trails with AllSportGPS.
Blobfish named “World’s Ugliest Animal”
Unfortunate critter wins online vote for homeliest creature, raises awareness to save other fugly creatures.
Alaska man donates amputated leg to search and rescue dogs
Fetch just got real.
Pumped for the Pacific Crest Trail
Bay Area hiker tackles half of the Pacific Crest Trail in high heels
Pig chugs 18 beers, picks a fight with a cow
A feral hog in Western Australia raids campers’ food cache, gets soused, and harasses the local livestock.
Cat Mayor in Alaska Survives Assassination Attempt by Dog
Stubbs the cat, mayor of Talkeetna, AK, survives a vicious coup—but the canine perpetrator remains at large.
Just a little off the top: Denali gets shorter
In a recent scientific survey, North America’s tallest peak loses elevation — again.
11 Wolves vs. 1 bear
One lucky Grand Tetons visitor catches a crazy showdown between charismatic megafauna on video.
Sickest. Dog. Ever.
One dog, one minute, 20 stunts. Did we mention the razor scooter?
If Your Boyfriend Jumped Off A Cliff, Would You?
A reluctant woman gets a helpful shove off an epic Utah rope swing from her thoughtful S.O.
Kim Kardashian Hits the Trail
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Gods of the NPS, A Front Country Tale
In which our pilgrims are redeemed by wise men. Part II of a serialized E-novella.
The Whitney Report
A quick photo spraydown from the Sierra Nevada's king mountain
First Night Out: Year of the Reader
Three readers who hit the trail for the first time (newbies!) in 2013 as part of our Year of the Reader celebration.
Trail Days Tragedy
Dozens were injured when a car plowed into a hiker parade at Virginia's trail festival over the weekend. Backpacker Get Out More Tour ambassadors witnessed the accident.
The North Face Outdoor Exploration Intern
TNF is looking for an energetic intern available to work on an exciting upcoming event with North Face athletes. Deadline for applications is April 16, 2013, so do it now!
Casio Features Keith Garvey
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Master Class: Read the Wilderness
Use nature's signs to orient yourself, pick your path through varied terrain, and predict the weather.
Select a Safe Route: Study the Snowpack
Hidden layers are the key to stableor slide-readyslopes.
Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Regional Survey Results (Southeast)
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Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Regional Survey Results (Midwest)
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Regional Survey Results (Mountain West)
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Online Exclusive: Readers' Choice 2012: Regional Survey Results (West)
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
ALEX SHOCKLEY's Casio Protrek Adventure Video
Only time will tell where ALEX SHOCKLEY'S next outdoor adventure will take him. From Mt. Elbrus to Mt. Kilimanjaro to Denali, Alex has traveled the world summiting some of the most challenging peaks and all before the age of 24.
RECALL: 2011 Editors' Choice Winner
If you purchased the DeLorme Earthmate PN60w and Spot Satellite Communicator combo (reviewed in April 2011), read this release to see if you need a replacement.