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After repeated protest from animal rights activists, Miami Seaquarium has agreed to release its captive orca, Lolita, into the wild waters of the Pacific Northwest. Lolita has been a member of Miami Seaquarium for …

This week, scientists from the University of Utah detected approximately 60 earthquakes beneath Yellowstone National Park. Their report has caused some tourists to express concern about the safety of visiting the region, which is known …

What to cook in your cast iron dutch oven, for the next time you need camp kitchen inspiration. A cast iron dutch oven can be a huge asset to your camping kitchen if you like one-pot …

Bear Grylls has spent time in many of the world’s hottest deserts, and he’s figured out some, er, creative ways to find water—remember that time he squeezed it from some camel dung? Thankfully, he also …

In India, conservationists have a secret weapon: an elite team of German shepherds that’s currently being trained to protect cheetahs and other endangered wildlife from poachers. At last count, 74 dogs were in training with the …

Partner Content: Outdoors + Peak Skis Bode Miller and the team at Peak Skis are at it again with the most recent addition to their ski collection: the Peak SC (SideCountry). You might be wondering, “What’s …

The Big Blue Marble has no shortage of mind-bending wonders just below the surface—roughly 71 percent of the earth is covered by water, after all. With training and the right gear, scuba divers get to …

Looking for a relaxing soak? Before you take a dip, you should know, not all swimming pools are created equal. From where they’re located to the available amenities around them, if you’re scouting for a …

Why stay in a boring old tent every time you go camping? There are so many awesome options out there! Whether you want rustic, high-tech, or a suspended tent—here a few we rounded up that …

Portland might keep it weird—but the parks surrounding Oregon’s largest city are outlandishly beautiful, with plenty of sites to shock and awe. The Beaver State boasts an unreal number of unique and downlight quirky experiences, …

Seafood brand Nueva Pescanova recently announced a plan to open the world’s first octopus farm. While global culinary markets could benefit from having a ready source of octopus, animal rights advocates are raising the alarm. …

In California, four otters have tested positive for a deadly brain disease called toxoplasmosis. Some biologists suspect domesticated cat feces could be to blame. Toxoplasmosis is caused by the toxoplasma parasite, which is known to infect …

All around North America, the car-free park movement seems to be gaining steam. Last year, Rock Creek, a city park managed by the National Park Service in Washington D.C., decided to close five miles of …

Check Out GoFast Campers with TREAD. For this week’s VOTW, we’re throwing it back to our walkaround of the GoFast Campers Platform Camper. Getting to take a look at one of the strongest campers on the …

A mother jackal has done the impossible: When an eagle kidnapped her baby, she pressured it into dropping the pup back down to her.  At least, that’s how it looks from the image published last week …

As a survivalist, Bear Grylls has spent a lot of time in the world’s jungles—remember those gripping episodes of Man Vs. Wild in Borneo? And while he has many tips on how to survive there, …

Technology is now making huge inroads into the way we farm. From John Deer to Kobata, IT lowers costs, uses of fewer pesticides, and decreases harvest expenses. Drones are playing a HUGE part in farmers’ …

Florida has been said to be the most popular RVing and camping destinations in the nation, and with good reason. The Sunshine State has it all: beautiful beaches, rivers and lakes, endless recreational activities, amazing …

Beach vacations. The phrase evokes warm sun, soft sand, stunning sunrises and sunsets and total relaxation. But a trip to the beach can also be associated with sunburn and dehydration, if you don’t properly protect …

Sun protection is one of the Ten Essentials from the U.S. National Park Service’s list of must-have gear to bring along for hiking and camping. This includes sunscreen, UPF-treated apparel and hats and, arguably the …