California Marks Biggest State Park Expansion in Decades with 3 New Parks
California announced the State Parks Forward initiative to add three new state parks—Feather River, San Joaquin River Parkway, and Dust Bowl Camp—primarily serving underserved Central Valley communities. The parks would raise the state system to 283 sites, the most of any state, and include 2,000 acres in Yuba County, an 874‑acre water‑recreation hub near Fresno, and a historic Dust Bowl migrant‑labor camp in Bakersfield. Existing parks in Mendocino, Nevada and San Mateo counties also received acreage expansions. The plan aligns with California’s 30x30 conservation goal and follows the 2024 opening of Dos Rios State Park.
Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day
Matt Segal and Emily Harrington tackled La Sombra del Chamán, a 385‑metre, 5.14a multi‑pitch route in Mexico, achieving the first one‑day ascent and the second free ascent. Segal linked the original 14 pitches into nine, while Harrington switched to a...
Washington's Once-Thriving Military Fort Is Now A Coastal State Park Gem With Trails, Fishing, And Beach Fun
Fort Ebey State Park, a 651‑acre former World II coastal fort on Whidbey Island, opened to the public in 1981. The site preserves Battery 248’s historic ruins while offering 28 miles of hiking, mountain‑bike, and paragliding trails. Visitors can fish in stocked...
Morocco Is Having a Ski Moment. We Hit the North African Slopes to See, and Ski, for Ourselves
Morocco’s Oukaimeden ski resort, perched at 10,738 ft in the Atlas Mountains, is experiencing a surge of visitors after record snowfall this winter. Travelers from Europe and local enthusiasts are flocking to the modest slopes, where ski rentals cost roughly $10...
Canada's Stunning National Park Outside Edmonton Is An Idyllic Getaway With Bison, Hiking Trails, And Lake Fun
Elk Island National Park, located just 30 miles east of Edmonton, offers a compact yet diverse wilderness experience with 11 marked trails, two pristine lakes, and free‑roaming bison herds. Designated part of the UNESCO‑recognized Beaver Hills Biosphere in 2016, the park...
4 Affordable Summer Fishing Slams Anyone Can Do
Outdoor Life outlines four budget‑friendly summer fishing "slams" that let anglers chase multiple species without flying far or spending big. The Great Lakes slam in Michigan targets trout, salmon and steelhead with spoons and herring strips in June‑July. Florida’s Suwannee...
Florida's Free Sculpture Garden In Orlando Is A Lovely Escape
The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden in Orlando offers a free, 50,000‑sq‑ft art experience just 12 minutes from the international airport. Featuring the Lewis Collection, the site showcases works by Henry Moore, Fernando Botero and a replica of the iconic Charging...
Near Downtown Memphis Is A Historic Tennessee State Park Packed With Outdoor Recreation
T.O. Fuller State Park, a 1,100‑acre historic preserve just nine miles from downtown Memphis, was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s and originally served African‑American visitors during the Jim Crow era. Today the park is free to...
Dean Potter Once BASE Jumped Off a Canadian Peak After Climbing a New Route
In 2011 Dean Potter and a four‑person team completed a new free climb on the west face of Mount Bute in British Columbia, grading the line at 5.11+. The ascent was captured for National Geographic’s documentary “The Man Who Can...
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I’ve Worn These Wide-Leg Travel Pants on Dozens of Trips to Europe—And Now They're Under $40 at Amazon
Travel writer Becca Blond highlights the Iuga Wide‑leg Trousers as her go‑to piece for European trips, noting they now sell for under $40 on Amazon. The high‑waisted, stretchy, wrinkle‑resistant fabric lets her transition from long‑haul flights to dinner outings without...
Has Skiing Bounced Back From COVID? Global Skier Visit Numbers Suggest So
The 18th International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism shows the ski industry rebounding strongly, with 399 million skier visits in the 2024/25 season—surpassing the 2018/19 record of 392 million. Growth occurred despite below‑average natural snowfall across North America and Europe, highlighting...
Close Call: How Canoeist Frank Bures Survived An Early-Season Capsize
Frank Bures capsized his solo canoe on the Mississippi River in early March when water temperatures were around 42 °F (5 °C). He battled cold shock, hypothermia and a strong current for ten minutes before two paddlers, Jake and Hunter, threw a...
Secret Life Of Rookies
The article spotlights standout rookie performances across sports, outdoor recreation, and entertainment, from Wyatt Hammond’s unprecedented double win in kayak bass fishing to Jackie Robinson’s historic baseball debut. It also references iconic rookie achievements in basketball, football, literature, and music,...
Exodus Celebrates Five Years of Rewilding Europe
Exodus Adventure Travels marked five years of collaboration with Rewilding Europe on World Earth Day, highlighting the restoration of more than 1,000 hectares in Italy’s central Apennines. The partnership has installed over 60 bear‑smart prevention measures and launched the first...
Atlantic Canada’s Only Gondola Is Still Spinning as Other Ski Resorts Call It Quits
Cape Smokey, Nova Scotia’s ocean‑side ski resort, announced it will stay open from April 24‑26, extending a season that normally runs November‑April. The resort highlighted “soft turns” and “bluebird views” as spring conditions remain excellent, while many western U.S. mountains...
What's The Easiest National Park To Visit From Chicago?
Indiana Dunes National Park is the nearest national park to Chicago, about an hour’s drive from the city’s edge on Lake Michigan’s southern shore. The area was elevated to national‑park status in 2019 and now spans roughly 16,000 acres, including...
You Could Win $1,000 For Skiing All Day at This Vermont Resort
Killington Resort in Vermont will host the Superstar Showdown on May 16, 2026, a bell‑to‑bell downhill endurance race where the male and female skiers who log the most vertical on the Superstar Glacier win $1,000 plus new skis or a...
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I’ve Traveled to 5 Continents on as Little as $10 a Day Using These Budget Travel Tips to Save Hundreds
Travel writer Olivia Young shows how she’s explored five continents on as little as $10 a day by applying a decade‑long set of budget travel habits. She emphasizes ultra‑light packing, reusable accessories, grocery‑first dining, and free‑entry activities to keep daily...
Inuit Man Lost For Three Days Without Food or Shelter in Blizzard -- Then Wins Volleyball Tournament
Peter Qayutinuak Jr., an Inuit from Taloyoak, Nunavut, became separated from his snowmobile group during a blizzard while traveling 140 km to a volleyball tournament in Gjoa Haven. He endured three days without food or shelter in -30 °C temperatures, navigating by stars...
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You Can Drive Across This Tiny Caribbean Island in Under 30 Minutes—And It Has Stunning Beaches and a Floating Bar
Bequia, the northernmost Grenadine island, can be driven across in under 30 minutes, offering a compact yet diverse Caribbean experience. Visitors stay at boutique properties such as the 58‑room Bequia Beach Hotel, which features a seawater infinity pool, spa and...
The Hamptons, But Make It British: An Ode to West Wittering in Sussex
West Wittering in West Sussex has emerged as a UK stay‑cation hotspot, offering a half‑mile golden beach that rivals the Hamptons and Cape Cod. The coastal strip combines family‑friendly amenities, dog‑allowed zones, and a vibrant water‑sports scene with world‑class bird‑watching opportunities,...
Check Out: POC’s Modular Helmet, Stashed's SpaceRail System, & Ergon's New GDH Grips
Pinkbike’s April 22 roundup highlights new mountain‑bike gear, from Stashed’s modular SpaceRail wall‑mounted rack ($639 for four hooks) to POC’s lower‑priced Cularis Pure helmet ($210) and upgraded VPD Max knee pads ($170). Ergon expands its GDH grip line with 30 mm, 32 mm and...
The Best Bike Racks of Sea Otter 2026
Sea Otter 2026 showcased a wave of premium bike racks from top brands such as Thule, Yakima, 1UP, and Velocirax. The article highlights high‑end models with prices ranging from $599 to $1,699 and load capacities up to 275 lb per bike,...
Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Birthday Is a Great Excuse to Explore the Sussex Forest that Inspired the Books
The 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s *Winnie‑the‑Pooh* is being celebrated with a series of free cultural events across Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. Highlights include interactive puppet shows, five new themed walks, and the popular 2.5‑mile Pooh Sticks Bridge trek....
7 Best Tourist Attractions in Africa in 2026
The article highlights Africa’s seven top tourist attractions for 2026, ranging from the ancient Pyramids of Giza to natural wonders like Victoria Falls and Table Mountain. It notes each site’s unique draw—historical significance, adventure sports, wildlife spectacles, and urban waterfront...
ATTA Releases 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights Report
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) released its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report, based on a survey of 329 operators worldwide. While revenue still rose in 2025, growth slowed as firms shifted focus from volume to efficiency, margins...
Walmart's 4-Person Glamping Tent Is 57% Off and Allows You to Enjoy Luxurious Vacations for Less
Walmart is offering the Kffkff Bell‑Shaped Glamping Yurt for $216, a 57% rollback from its regular $502 price. The canvas yurt accommodates up to four people, measures 9.8 ft in diameter and 6.5 ft high, and includes a rain cap, ropes, stakes,...
Ultralight Foam-Core Camper Brings New Form to Alaskan Truck Camping
Alaskan Campers, a pioneer of hard‑sided pop‑up truck campers, unveiled the HS640—a fixed‑roof composite camper built with 1.5‑in fiberglass‑skinned PIR foam‑core panels and an aluminum/PVC hybrid frame. Weighing about 1,200 lb, roughly 350 lb lighter than existing Alaskan models, it fits full‑size...
Climbers Tackle a Backcountry Wyoming 1,000-Foot 5.13
Josh Wharton, Michael Larson and Zack Smith completed a full alpine ascent of Mixed Signals, a 1,000‑foot, roughly 5.13c line on Wyoming’s Spider Web Wall. The route, originally bolted by Chris Hirsch in 2016 as a 5.12+ C1, demands eight...
Inside Japan’s Haunted Ghost Island Where 1,300 Workers Died (Video)
Hashima Island, once a bustling coal mining hub off Nagasaki, peaked at over 5,000 residents in 1959 before abandonment in 1974 when coal ran out. During World War II, forced labor of thousands of Korean and Chinese workers led to more...
A Critical Delay on Mount Everest Is Raising Anxieties Over Crowding and Congestion
A dangerous serac in Nepal’s Khumbu Icefall has halted the route‑fixing work that normally opens Mount Everest in early April, pushing the spring climbing season’s start back. The delay prevents climbers, guides and porters from moving beyond Base Camp, sparking...
Guided By Osprey, Angler Stumbles Upon Pre-Storm Feeding Frenzy (Video)
Tennessee angler Michael Kaal ventured onto Boone Lake amid looming clouds and landed a series of trophy bass, including a 21.5‑inch largemouth and a sizable striped bass. As the sky darkened, a hunting Osprey circled the boat, prompting a surface...
Extreme Skier to Attempt No-Oxygen Climb and Ski Descent of Lhotse
Polish extreme skier Bartek Ziemski, 37, is preparing to climb and ski down Lhotse, the world’s fourth‑highest mountain at 8,516 m, without supplemental oxygen or Sherpa assistance. He is already at Everest Base Camp, where he will share the ascent route...
How Mikaela Shiffrin Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Rippers
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin spent a day on Copper Mountain skiing with 35 girls from the Colorado nonprofit elevateHER, a Share Winter grantee. The event is part of Shiffrin’s Mikgives campaign, which has already contributed $500,000 toward Share Winter’s $1 million fundraising target for...
We Tested the Best Camping Gear—Here’s What’s Worth Packing
Popular Mechanics tested a wide range of camping essentials and identified top performers across categories. REI’s Base Camp tent earned the overall tent award for its weather‑resistant dome design and easy setup, while the Coleman Sundome offers solid three‑season protection...
Quick Strike Podcast: Think You’re Ready for a Kayak Tournament? Read This First
Specialized fishing kayaks have surged over the past two decades, making kayak fishing tournaments increasingly popular. Host Bailey Eigbrett, a top B.A.S.S. circuit competitor, shares tactics for success, emphasizing weather‑driven planning, tight time management, and streamlined tackle. He recommends pre‑fishing...
My Quest for the Ultimate Ski Boot Nearly Ruined Skiing for Me
A seasoned skier bought an ultra‑tight, one‑size‑smaller blue boot hoping to boost performance, only to endure toe cramps, joint pain, and a painful realization that the gear was too small. After a harsh day on icy snow, the skier reverted...
You Haven’t Seen This Side of Berlin with Lululemon. Yet.
lululemon staged its first "Club Detour" run in Berlin on March 21, gathering about 50 runners for a 6‑7 km exploratory jog through side streets. The event rejected traditional timing metrics, encouraging participants to get lost, chat, and discover hidden cafés and...
Metal Detectorists Found an Ancient Hoard That Led to a Mysterious Structure
Metal detectorists on Bosnia’s Begića Glavica hill uncovered a hoard of 6th‑century BCE buttons and belt fittings, prompting archaeologists to investigate the site. Excavations revealed a 207‑foot L‑shaped limestone wall that served no defensive purpose but covered a burnt ritual core containing...
The World’s Most Agressively Rockered Surfboard Contest Is Coming To Australia This Weekend
The Alto Pro Am, a retro‑board surf contest founded by two New Zealanders, is debuting on Sydney’s Northern Beaches this weekend with Billabong’s backing. Surfers will ride a curated quiver of 20‑year‑old boards, earning points for radical maneuvers judged on speed, power, flow...
H2O Audio Tri Run Workout Headphones Review: A Little Underwhelming
H2O Audio’s new Tri Run bone‑conduction headphones aim to capture the sub‑$100 workout market, but the review finds they fall short on audio performance. The design is lightweight, comfortable, and IPX8‑rated, delivering reliable Bluetooth pairing across devices. However, muddy bass, grainy...
The Case for Letting Kids Go Rock Climbing
Rock climbing advocates Jesse Godlington of Squamish Climbing Academy and Jason D. Martin of the American Alpine Institute argue that climbing is an ideal sport for children. An eight‑year‑old recently summited a 5.9 multipitch at a camp, illustrating kids' resilience....
Ep. 26: Where the Primeval West Abides
In episode 26 of the MeatEater podcast, host Dan Flores recounts a nine‑day river float through Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), where his party encountered massive herds of Porcupine caribou, wolves, grizzlies and Dall sheep under 24‑hour summer solstice...
The Specialized Demo 11 Is Finally Here (And It's $6,500 Just for the Frame)
Specialized has launched the S‑Works Demo 11, a carbon‑only downhill frame priced at $6,500 USD for the frame kit and $11,000 USD for a complete bike. The machine features a 200 mm OBB (Over Bottom Bracket) suspension, a 29" front/27.5" rear wheel...
Review: Rab Incline Light Hiking Pants
The Rab Incline Light Pants are an ultralight, 8.1‑oz option designed for hot‑weather hiking and backpacking. Constructed from Rab’s Matrix nylon‑elastane blend, they deliver strong abrasion resistance while maintaining breathability and UPF 30+ sun protection. Features include four‑way stretch, pre‑curved...
Bezos Sails $500m Superyacht to Costa Rica To Save Sharks
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez used their $500 million sailing superyacht Koru, supported by the $75 million vessel Abeona, to travel to Costa Rica’s Cocos Island for a shark‑conservation initiative. The couple arrived via a Gulfstream G650ER jet and stayed aboard Abeona...
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A Former FBI Agent Shares the 1 Safety Gadget You Should Never Travel Solo Without—And It's on Sale
Former FBI agent and Air Force veteran Steve Lazarus posted a TikTok video that has amassed over 17 million views, urging solo female travelers to carry a hidden‑camera detector. He highlights the Navfalcon detector, which scans for radio frequencies, magnets and...
Oregon's Scenic Lake Less Than An Hour Outside Portland Offers Excellent Fishing Spots And Hiking Trails
Henry Hagg Lake, a 1,113‑acre man‑made reservoir 35 miles west of Portland, offers year‑round recreation within Washington County's 2,500‑acre Scoggins Valley Park. The lake supports a diverse fishery—including largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and perch—seasonally stocked by the Oregon Department of...
3/4-Ounce Tiny Pod Pump Airs You up in Just over 1 Minute
Nitecore unveiled the AP01, a 0.77‑ounce (22 g) micro‑inflator that fills a sleeping pad in about 75 seconds. The battery‑free unit draws power via USB‑C, shedding roughly 1.6 oz (47 g) compared with internal‑battery rivals while maintaining a 200 L/min flow rate. Priced at $31.95,...
Is Will Bosi’s Graffiti-Covered Project the Next V18?
World‑class boulderer Will Bosi has unveiled "Defying Graffiti," a line he calls his hardest project yet. The problem starts with a series of powerful crimps before easing into a moderate finish on a graffiti‑splashed boulder at Dumbarton Rock in Scotland....