From miles of hiking and biking trails to a vibrant arts and culture scene, the opportunities for discovery are endless in Colorado. Dance the night away under a canopy of stars at an outdoor music festival or walk in the footsteps of the area’s ancestral inhabitants at preserved cultural sites. Explore the creative districts of charming mountain towns or marvel at expansive collections in museums and galleries. In Colorado, you can have the best of all worlds as you pair your love of the outdoors with your passion for arts and culture. Looking for some more specific ideas? Here are some ways ..read more

A hiker came across some peculiar tracks in the Angeles National Forest and posted photos to Reddit. Could these be Bigfoot tracks? Might Bigfoots roam the San Gabriel and Sierra Pelona Mountains north of Los Angeles? Earlier this week, Reddit user Ok-Boot2017 posted a few photos from his hike in Angeles National Forest to the subreddit thread r/bigfoot. He asks others to weigh in: “Maybe Bigfoot tracks in Angeles National Forest?” The three photos show a man’s foot (wearing a size 11.5 shoe) next to a foot-shaped imprint in the dirt, the imprint by itself, and the man’s foot inside the imprin ..read more

You’ve heard of tigers, but have you heard of “fire tigers”? These golden predators’ real name is the Asiatic golden cat, and they’re quite rare. A trail cam recently caught one on camera in Thailand’s Khao Sok National Park. According to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the Asiatic golden cat “is a rare wild animal on the verge of extinction.” The IUCN lists the species as near threatened and labels the population trend as “decreasing.” Asiatic golden cats are typically golden to reddish-brown, with black lines on their face and a white-tipped tail. Rarer for ..read more

Much of southeast Texas are under a flood watch today, with mandatory evacuations along the East Fork of the San Jacinto River. After the tornado outbreak in the Midwest and Great Plains last week, it seems the U.S. can’t catch a break from severe weather. Yesterday, flood waters in Livingston, Texas swept a big rig right off the freeway—with the driver still inside. Onlookers stopped in their tracks by the flooding caught the moment on video. In the clip, you can see the semi-truck lose control and start drifting horizontally as it angles and partially sinks into the water. A man in a fluores ..read more

Peeing and pooping in the wilderness may feel like a rite of passage for the die-hard campers of the world, but it doesn’t always align with the Leave No Trace ethos popular among outdoor lovers. Solid human waste can take a year or longer to biodegrade on its own, depending on the soil type. Plus, human feces can carry diseases that can make wild animals and other humans sick, especially if the waste is too close to a water source. One solution is to always camp near facilities. Another is to collect your waste and pack it out using a wag bag. Or, you can always BYOT—bring your own toilet. Ca ..read more

A research study published today has the scientific community abuzz. Researchers observed an orangutan expertly using a medicinal plant to heal its own wound. It’s the first scientific record of this happening—and that’s a big deal. Scientists have been observing a Sumatran orangutan named Rakus since 2009 when he first moved into Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia. In June 2022, a research team noticed Rakus had a “fresh wound on his right flange” and inside his mouth. Scientists believe Rakus had gotten into a fight with another male orangutan. A few days later, the researchers observe ..read more

Yellowstone National Park officials arrested a 40-year-old man for being drunk and disturbing wildlife at the park. An official release from Yellowstone says rangers responded to a report that the man, Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls, Idaho, “harassed a herd of bison and kicked a bison in the leg.” The incident happened in late April near the Seven Mile Bridge. After Yoder reportedly kicked the bison, the animal fought back and injured Yoder. Rangers located Yoder and arrested him, charging him with the following four violations: Being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endange ..read more

While hiking in the Everglades, two hikers come across a dozen or so alligators as they walk the trail, and they act like it’s no big deal. Well, one of them acts like it’s no big deal. The second hiker—the one recording—isn’t so sure, but he goes along with it anyway. In the video posted by Melvin and Lilia Rivera, @caminocouple on Instagram, the pair walks along a path in the Everglades. Alligators are everywhere, lounging along the sides of the trail, and sometimes laying right on the path itself. Lilia seems confident that everything’s fine. She tells Melvin: “You should be one of those pe ..read more

An entire day with just nature to keep you company is something every outdoor enthusiast craves. Kayak fishing allows you to take your time, discover new scenic spots, and discover the peaceful pastime of fishing, all at your own pace. There are several great kayaks out there to choose from, all designed specifically for fishing. In this guide, we’ve picked a selection of the best kayaks for fishing available to buy now.   With its comfort and durability, the Perception Pescador Pro 12 is our top pick. It is popular among anglers for its smooth ride, sleek design, and the several sto ..read more

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers made a surprising discovery at the Miami International Airport on Friday when a man tried to sneak a couple of snakes into the airport. He was hiding the snakes in his pants. Local news station WFLA says: “After TSA agents removed the snakes from [the man’s] possession, they called U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Miami-Dade police, who turned the little pink snakes over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.” The unidentified perpetrator reportedly had an Oakley sunglasses bag hidden somewhere in his pants. Inside the Oakley ba ..read more