News on backcountry adventure and wilderness survival.

Lake Metigoshe State Park is a popular spot for holidaymakers in North Dakota. Situated within the Turtle Mountains, there ...

Cold-weather visitors face intense glare, subzero temps, and limited services. Park safety guidance recommends a single essential for eye protection.

If you love epic views but hate packed parking lots, this list is for you. National parks get all the hype, but state park ...

According to ORR’s latest published research based on federal data, the outdoor recreation industry was worth $1.2 trillion ...

Jonette Gregory has spent nearly 40 years tracking Alaska Airlines’ planes. She’s not just an aviation enthusiast. Gregory’s job is to make sure Alaska’s fleet is operating smoothly, to identify ...

From the Florida Keys to Alaska, our avid angler contributor shares his favorite fishing spots in the U.S. that offer extra adventure potential ...

For the “I want nature but also my creature comforts” crowd, the K’esugi Ken Campground near mile 135.4 of the Parks Highway offers modern amenities including flush toilets – practically luxury ...

The decision to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s ecologically sensitive North Slope has the support of the state’s governor and senators. By Lisa Friedman The Trump administration announced ...

The old knock on Seattle’s sartorial habits goes something like this: Can you believe people in this town wear Gore-Tex and hiking shoes to the opera?

On October 23, the Trump administration launched fresh attacks on three iconic wildlands in Alaska, places that Wilderness Watch, our members and supporters, and our conservation allies have fought to ...

For those interested in human history, the Alaska Veterans Memorial near mile 147.1 of the Parks Highway provides a moment of reflection. This five-sided monument honors Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, ...