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This Shawnee National Forest hike loops 2.8 miles and drops 350 feet through a water-carved slot into Illinois’ Little Grand Canyon. Sure footing and a sense of adventure required.

In which we take a short break for some archeology

old bike tubes and climbing ropes go to the dogs

Scientists on alert after they record second-largest earthquake swarm

This challenging, 12.2-mile trek ascends the spiny, volcanic ridge of Three Fingered Jack for dizzying views across the Cascade Mountains.

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

Explore the unique glacial geology of Block Island and wander past Atlantic Ocean overlooks on this 3.5-mile amble through an idyllic nature preserve.

A stiff 2,300-foot climb rewards you with monster views and a waterfall swim on this 8.8-mile out-and-back in the Santa Monica Mountains.

They bruise, they split, they ooze...and they keep hopping in my pack!

Everest historian thinks he's found Mallory companion Andrew Irvine

A popular dayhike or trail-run near Burlington, the 2.9-mile out-and-back to Stowe Pinnacle treks through hardwood forest to an overlook of neighboring Green Mountain peaks.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters play a sold-out concert to raise money for cancer-fighting Love Hope Strength Foundation in Salt Lake City

Our resident bruin expert answers all in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Explore Kauai's lush jungle, cool off in waterfalls, and pick wild mangoes on the Kalalau Trail.

The parallel story of three lost hikers in the same spot, one year apart, is the plot line for an Animal Planet/Discovery Channel television episode.

my new favorite winter layer

Our spies return with stories and a celebrity encounter or two at Outdoor Retailer

Our spies return with a look at some of the hottest gear at Outdoor Retailer

Our spies return with a look at some of the hottest gear at Outdoor Retailer

Our spies return with a look at some of the hottest gear at Outdoor Retailer