Catherine Breed has officially swum halfway down the California coast. She’s also halfway done with her epic quest to be the first person to swim the length of the California coastline. (That’s 900 ...

KOMO News recently shared footage of a black-bear family taking a dip in a small pond in Issaquah, Washington. The mama bear tries her best to relax and cool off while her two cubs splash, wrestle, ...

A showdown between a bald eagle and a great blue heron recently went down at Deer Harbor Marina in Orcas Island, Washington. The skirmish ends in a way that perhaps many people wouldn’t predict.

National Geographic just released its Best of the World list for best places to travel in 2026, and several national parks across the globe got a nod. The list of 25 destinations includes places like ...

A drone pilot known for his excellent footage of sharks and other marine wildlife recently captured a rare visitor off the coast of southern California—a hammerhead shark. Juan Morales of ...

The wildlife photographer shared the photos at the end of the year, saying this documentation of a sand cat and her kittens is dear to his heart. “I wanted to end the year 2024 with my most important ...

Sometimes the body calls for rest days. Grab some popcorn and a blanket and enjoy a good scare from the couch. The outdoors—particularly the woods—have long been the backdrop for some of the most ...

Camping in your car is like traveling with your bedroom on wheels. It’s fun, exciting, and you’re able to drive off to your next destination at any time. Car camping is way more comfortable than just ...

The United States is home to 63 national parks, most of which are located within the continental U.S. From expansive desert landscapes to some of the tallest mountains in the country to islands right ...

Bear spray is one of those things that you never want to use, but having it makes you feel a little safer when you’re out on the trails. If you come across a bear, especially a brown bear or grizzly, ...

Nearly 60 million Americans went hiking at least once in 2022, and that’s up from 34.5 million a decade earlier. Day hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities, in part because it doesn’t ...

They may be fluffy, tiny, or just-plain adorable looking, but these super cute animals are not for cuddling. They’re actually really dangerous. Thankfully, there’s no harm in reading about them or ...