Animals

Periodical cicada hatches like this year’s are an underrated wildlife experience. See the swarm up close—and maybe eat a few of them—on these hikes.

Seek out splashes of color amid pale winter landscapes with these five cold-loving birds.

Birding adds a new dimension to every hike.

Nothing quite says "warm weather" like wild snake orgies. Here's everything you never wanted to know about trailside tangles of slithering serpents.

How much do you really know about the creatures that you're sharing the wilderness with?

Get the whole family excited about the outdoors by spotting newborn animals in the wild.

Humans aren't the only species making moves this month. Hike these five trails to see wildlife trying to get a little action.

Want to know what kind of wildlife has been hiking on your favorite trail? The answer is right in front of you. Learn to recognize animal tracks, and you'll be able to see for yourself.

These five animals are looking for love this month. Hit the trail to watch them go wild.

Mountain lions are notoriously elusive. Can our scout successfully stalk the king of stalkers?

Footage uncovered after half a century.

The bear wandered through Bozeman High School Wednesday

Twenty-pound Jules chased two bears from a California home.

Get in touch with your inner hunter-gatherer and have the best backcountry dinner that's entirely from nature. It's the ultimate survival test.

Get ready for adorable: These are the 10 cutest animals in the national parks, according to our scientific rankings. You know you can’t resist.

It might not be Yellowstone, but the Inland Northwest provides plenty of opportunities to view some of the continent’s most majestic wildlife.

Bucket lists aren't just about views. Make a point to hear these 4 amazing animal sounds in the wild.

Animals are on the move in fall. Here's how to spot them on our next outing.

A charging grizzly comes too close for this reader's comfort.