Nature

Is quicksand as big of a threat as Hollywood tells us it is? Zion's chief park ranger gave us the truth (and tips on escaping quicksand...just in case).

Though microbursts are rare and usually fairly short-lived, these vertical hurricanes can cause extensive damage.

Hike into the epicenter of a cataclysmic explosion in New Mexico's Valles Caldera.

The science behind the sky's natural fireworks display–and how to see it.

From the northern lights to glacial crevasses, science meets spectacle in these fascinating features.

From the world-famous Old Faithful to Iceland's original Geysir, geysers have a way of captivating people's imaginations with their geothermal torrents. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the science and safety of them.

Need a break from the world? Sit back and catch the aurora borealis live from Churchill, Manitoba.

For a professional forager, the woods offer peace and sustenance.

Even when you're stuck indoors, you can get a taste of the wild with one of these video feeds. Pick your favorite and embrace the chillout.

Trees are remarkable. Wow your hiking partners with these fun facts.

Nature is wild. Wow your hiking partners with these fun facts.

In November, Colorado will make history when it lets voters decide whether to reintroduce gray wolves. But the discovery of the state’s first confirmed pack in nearly a century is casting an old debate in a new light.

In a remote corner of Montana, backpackers and wildlife advocates clash over the future of a bear population hanging on for dear life.

Kermode bears, British Columbia's famous white bears, may be in decline as salmon populations drop. What do we lose if one of the world’s most striking animals disappears?

Get away from it all with this live nature cam.

From a hermit’s three-decade sojourn in the wilderness to a geographer’s dive into the racial history of the outdoors, these titles bring a new perspective to the adventure canon.

Turn off the light for a trek you'll never forget.

In an age where noise pollution is omnipresent, Global Oneness Project’s new film urges viewers to learn how to listen again.

The internet is in a panic over a huge invasive plant that can cause severe burns and temporary blindness. Here's what hikers should keep in mind.