Seal Weaponizes Octopus, Slaps Kayaker in Face With It
New Zealand kayak session becomes scene of unlikely “seal slaps man with octopus” tale. See the full post >
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Zion Narrows Closure Update: Property Owner Speaks
Landowner wants parcel to stay open if they can agree on price. See the full post >
This Giant Tenkara Rod Makes Fly Fishing So, So Easy
Reviewing Tenkara USA’s Ito rod: Crazy long but a joy to use. See the full post >
A Bad Weather Cave Becomes Everyone’s Free Weekend Cabin
On the north coast of Norway lies a cozy little refuge from storms. See the full post >
National Parks Are Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
Study is first to document impact on all 417 NPS properties See the full post >
Zion Abruptly Shuts Down Narrows Hiking Permits
Park rescinds access after private landowner posts ‘no trespassing’ signs See the full post >
Lost? Not anymore: The app that can find places that don’t have an address
Forever getting lost? This game-changing app is mapping the world—every three square meters at a time—meaning you can find your way even in places without street signs. “Meet at Valero Square” the instructions said. It sounded so simple, but was easier said than done. I stood there, with a noisy construction site to one side […]
Judge Rules That, Actually, Yellowstone Grizzlies Still Endangered After All
Federal protection restored for Yellowstone’s iconic grizzlies. See the full post >
Would You Pay to Hike? Wyoming Considers Charging Hikers
As Wyoming considers first-of-its-kind fee for hiking, we wonder: Would you mind paying to maintain trails? See the full post >
The hidden joy of travel? The conversations you have along the way
Do you remember the conversations you’ve had while traveling? Featured contributor Leon McCarron recalls some of his most memorable encounters and the impact they’ve had on him, years later. How do we measure what makes a good conversation? Is it by how long it lasts, or how many times we laugh? Or is it marked […]