A group of 13 members of Congress are pressing USFS Chief Tom Schultz to detail his officers' collaboration with immigration ...

Maggie Slepian is an award-winning freelance writer based in Montana. Her work lands at the intersection of the environment, travel, and the outdoors, and has appeared in the New York Times, Lonely ...

Backpack, a 1,000-pound male grizzly, is a bear who would rather chill in his regular spot on the Brooks River than brawl ...

Ongoing weather challenges kept helicopters grounded. Instead of relying on air support, a five-person Tacoma Mountain Rescue ...

Deadly flash floods destroyed trails and critical water infrastructure across the Grand Canyon. Officials say hikers can ...

Ryan George, 19, died after falling near Illilouette Falls, the second fatal incident involving a young Yosemite visitor and ...

Books are a contentious item among ultralight backpackers. Sure, a little entertainment can help pass long hours in the tent during storms or help you settle into camp at night. But reading material ...

How we reported this story: We tracked down and interviewed Warren Sherick Jr., the artist behind the sculptures that have caused controversy on the PCT. We also reached out to Erin Collier, the ...

One hiker’s hack is just another hiker’s smart idea. Backpack for long enough and you’ll find yourself with your own bag of tricks—smart moves that make things easier, lighter, cheaper, or just more ...

Wildlife officials euthanized a black bear in Durango, Colorado, on September 9, after it was discovered moaning in pain in a residential yard. The bear had dug itself into a hole, and the homeowner ...