Climatologist Daniel Swain Warned SoCal of “Extreme Fire Danger” Before the Catastrophic Blaze
Five questions with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain, who warned of “extreme fire danger” in Southern California days ...
Why Even a Little Bit of Air Pollution Slows You Down
New data from 2.5 million marathon finishers finds that subtle changes in air quality can affect your race time ...
You Can See Mars at Its Brightest Next Week. Here’s How.
We haven’t seen the Red Planet this luminous in the night sky since 2022. Our astrotourism expert shares how and when to enjoy the show.
Are Wool Socks Really the Best Choice for Winter Wear?
If you plan to spend multiple, consecutive days in the same pair of socks this winter, socks with high wool content are the ...
My First Thru-Hike Wrecked My Feet. Now I Never Trek Without Toe Spacers.
When our trail columnist first started sliding silicone spacers between his toes, friends chuckled. But now these little separators are getting the moment they deserve.
Biden Announces Two New National Monuments in California, Conserving 848,000 Acres
In last days of his presidency, Biden adds more protected sites to a long list of conservation accomplishments ...
An Elk Became Ensnared in a Climbing Rope in Colorado
A team of wildlife experts and ice climbers worked to rescue a bull elk that became tangled in a climbing rope at Colorado’s ...
Biden Signed the EXPLORE Act into Law, Enacting a Host of Outdoor Recreation Initiatives
The EXPLORE Act aims to address the housing crisis in gateway communities, increase outdoor access for veterans, kids, and ...
I Followed the Knees Over Toes Guy’s Advice—and It Worked
Ben Patrick is better known as the Knees Over Toes guy: a viral internet personality who believes that the oldest rule in the weight-training book is dead wrong. Our writer tried his protocol to see ...
Timed-Entry Reservations Return to Our National Parks This Year. Here’s the Scoop.
Glacier National Park is bringing back last year’s timed-entry vehicle-reservation pilot project for the popular west side of Going-To-The-Sun Road and the North Fork area. The reservations will be ...