Outside

An unusual silver cub on the Katmai Bear Cam sparked hybrid "pizzly" rumors. Naturalist Mike Fitz and NPS explain the rare genetics behind the 2026 star.

Take on the region's best routes for every runner

Bradford Bartels is the first person to complete a thru-hike of the proposed 500-mile Alaska Long Trail from Seward to Fairbanks.

Public land advocates share the lessons they're learning from the downsizing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments

The 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12 to 13 during a new moon. Learn the best times, locations, and viewing tips to see shooting stars and the solar eclipse.

Court filings reveal the National Park Service threw out at least 13 signs and exhibits removed from parks under recent directives, with more unaccounted for.

An inside look at the deadly July 2026 avalanche on Broad Peak, the climbers who lost their lives, and the harrowing rescue efforts that followed.

Ski resorts around the U.S. are adapting to shorter snow seasons by expanding their summer attractions from surf simulators tovia ferratas.

Former NPS park ranger Melissa Dalley is visiting national parks to hand visitors the historical signs Trump removed.

Discover seven mountain towns with reliable public EV charging infrastructure, local lodging, and easy access to outdoor recreation.