How Frigid Was Mount Washington this Week? Cold Enough to Freeze Spaghetti Mid-Bite.
Negative 30-degree temperatures plus a plate of noodles make one surprising photo op.
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Record Snow Is Great for California—But for Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers, it Could Mean Trouble
Serious snowpack and swollen rivers could make trekking the PCT a more hazardous affair this year—but the full effect of this season's record-setting precip remain to be seen.
A Mountain Lion Was Chasing a Hiker. So He Turned Around and Chased It Back.
A cougar encounter in California ended in an unusual standoff.
A Visitor to Big Bend Carved Their Name in a Rock—and Damaged a 5,000-Year-Old Petroglyph Forever
When tourists carve graffiti over Native rock art, archeologists do everything they can to remove it. But some of the damage is permanent.
Hunters Killed 20 Yellowstone Wolves Outside the Park—and the Season Isn’t Over Yet
Yellowstone superintendent asked Montana governor to halt hunt.
Fee-Free Days: Here’s When You Can Get Into the National Parks for Free This Year
Some parks will still require reservations.
Don’t Miss a Moment of Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic Season With ‘Passion & Purpose’
The new series from Outside follows the World Cup and Olympic champion as she comes back from personal tragedy.
Soon, Clif Bar Will Make Snacks for Your Dog
The company’s innovation lead says it's only the beginning of the brand's aggressive growth plans.
Members: Help Us Pick Next Fall and Winter’s Most Exciting Products
Are you an Outside+ or Backpacker member? We want your helping ranking 62 of the most exciting products for 2022.
Want to See the World’s Largest Tree? The Giant Forest Is Set to Reopen.
Three months after the KNP Complex Fire blazed through Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, one of the area's main attractions is welcoming visitors once again.
Rocky Mountain National Park Shooting Suspect Charged, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
A 29-year-old man is accused of shooting a National Park Service ranger in the incident on December 8.
Come Test Gear With Us in Alaska
On this trip of a lifetime, you'll explore and trek through Katmai National Park in Alaska with Outside's editor in chief Christopher Keyes
Want to Hike Angels Landing? Starting Next Year, You’ll Need a Permit.
The lottery for the hike's new permit system will open on January 3.
Heads Up: You’ll Need a Reservation to Get Into Arches National Park in 2022
Starting in April, visitors will need a timed entry ticket to get entry to Arches.
Park Ranger, Driver Injured in Shooting Outside Rocky Mountain National Park
It's not currently clear what led to what police are describing as an exchange of gunfire outside the park.
Someone Poisoned an Entire Wolf Pack in Oregon. Now, Authorities Are Asking for Help Finding the Culprit.
Police investigating the poisoning deaths of 8 wolves in Oregon have hit a dead end. Now, wildlife advocates are offering a $36,000 reward for information in the case.
Helicopter Tours Are Unwelcome Visitors At This Popular—and Sacred—Washington Waterfall
An increase in unregulated and low-altitude flights has pushed the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe to ask the Department of the Interior and FAA for an official flight restriction at Snoqualmie Falls.
The Appalachian Trail is Officially 1.2 Miles Longer
In 2022, expect just a little more mileage on the East Coast’s fabled thru-hike.
Can’t Make a Live Show of Warren Miller’s ‘Winter Starts Now’? We Have a Solution
Outside+ members can now stream this year's film from the comfort of their couch.
What You Missed: Fake Hypothermia SOS Call on Denali Leads to Federal Charges
Climber charged for Denali SOS call, woman is youngest to run 100 marathons, Bearsun takes Manhattan