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Viridiana Álvarez on the summit of Denali

Viridiana Álvarez on Track for Breaking Monumental Climbing Record

Meet Viridiana Álvarez, a remarkable alpinist from Mexico who continues to make an impressive name for herself in the climbing community as she works toward breaking another record.

Mountaineering

Madison Mountaineering Preparing for the Summit on Manaslu

Four Missing Climbers Found Dead on Mont Blanc

Climbing Expeditions Entering Tibet to Climb Cho Oyu

Kilian Jornet Crushes 82 Peaks All Over 4,000-meters in Just 19 Days

Four Foreign Climbers Found Dead Near Summit of Mont Blanc

A Massive Rockfall Cascades Down the Eiger's North Face

Double Amputee Successfully Climbs Africa's Tallest Peak

6 Year Old Girl Climbs North Africas Tallest Mountain

Colorado 14ers Hiking Initiative Releases Data Showing Record Low Visitors

Hiking

Popular Hawaii Hiking Trail Forced to Close After 50 Cases of Norovirus

Scary Scene as Woman is Burned Hiking Off Trail at Yellowstone National Park

Airman 1st Class Troy May, left, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron heavy aircraft integrated avionics specialist, carries Ursula Bannister, a 79-year-old Tacoma resident on his back while Layton Allen and others follow and assist Bannister on the High Rock trail near Ashford, Washington, Aug. 28.

United States Air Force Airman Rescues Elderly Hiker Who Broke Her Ankle

Mono Lake in California

5 Stops Along 395 in California That Feel Like You’re in Another Dimension

National Parks

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The American Heritage Museum in Hudson presented the program, \"Remembering Pearl Harbor and the U.S. Entry into World War II,\" Dec. 7, 2022.

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National Parks Services Adding to American World War II Heritage Cities List

The Colorado River as seen from Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park, on Oct. 25, 2022.

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Grand Canyon National Park Asks for Your Opinion on a Potential Permit Fee Increase

Fog surrounds trees at Yosemite National Park.

Fun Facts About Different National Parks Around the United States

A woman tumbled and fell more than 150 feet down an embankment at Racehorse Falls, Wash., on Tuesday.

Woman Escapes With Life After 150-Foot Fall at Racehorse Falls in Washington

the iconic Bubble Rock, a striking natural feature set against a backdrop of majestic mountains. Bubble Rock, Park Loop Road, Mount Desert, ME, USA

Elderly Man Suffers 'Significant' Injuries in Biking Accident at National Park

January 4, 2024; Maui, Hawaii, USA; A whale breaches during the first round of The Sentry golf tournament at Kapalua Golf - The Plantation Course.

Captain Paul Cuffe Park Will Be Home to New Unique Marine Debris Sculpture

A thrown away bag of Cheetos at Carlsbad Cavern National Park

Carlsbad National Park Shares Impact of Discarded Cheetos Bag

Near River Mile 137 on the Colorado River

At Least Seventh Death Recorded Along Colorado River in Grand Canyon

Gear

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Athletes compete in the Mulligan’s Beach House Skim Jam 2024, the final stop of the Shore LB Triple Crown on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Sexton Plaza in Vero Beach. Alex Farrell competes in heat 1 quarterfinal in the I’m Better class.

Which Sports Are Among Most Affordable and Popular Sea Hobbies?

Climbing and hiking gear

How To Get into Climbing While on a Tight Budget

Hotter 'N Hell riders round a corner at a rest stop in Burkburnett on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

Shimano's Game-Changing Self-Adjusting Cycling Shoes

Youth Climbing at the Crag

Introducing Your Child to Rock Climbing - How, When, and Why

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National Park Rangers Recover Body of Paddleboarder at Lake Mead

Lance Armstrong, who won the Tour de France seven consecutive times but had the victories stripped because of doping, rides to Protivin, Iowa, during RAGBRAI on July 27, 2017.

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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Top Cycling Gear System

Climber on an overhanging cliff

Leave No Trace Ethics for Rock Climbers

Shea Black climbing at the South Colton Crag

Adaptive Climbing: Breaking Barriers With Shea Black

Camping

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Mar 29, 2020; Santa Monica, California, USA; General view of entrance to Santa Monica Pier closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Area Hit by Earthquake on Top of Raging Wildfires

Firefighters clean burned trees and branches as the Line Fire grows on Sept. 8 in San Bernardino, Calif.

Wildfires Decimating California and Nevada Lead to Evacuations, Loss of Power

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA

Man Arrested After Crash at Rocky Mountain National Park Injures Three

Visitors to the Dinosaur National Monument Fossil Bone Quarry can handle the fossilized remains of dinosaurs that once walked this area on what's now the Colorado-Utah border.

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Dinosaur National Monument Providing Substantial Boost to Local Economy

Motorcyclists struggle from the strong wind of Typhoon Yagi in Haiphong, Vietnam, on Saturday.

Death Toll From Super Typhoon Yagi on the Rise in Vietnam

A long trail below. North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

Missing Hiker Found Alive in Washington National Park After Nearly a Month

The sole U.S. Olympic Team member for women s slalom canoe Evy Leibfarth, 17, works the course during a morning training session on the rapids at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte Friday, May 7, 2021.

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Charlotte, North Carolina Provides Visitors With Ample Adventure Opportunities

Feb 6, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Scenic view of the Golden Gate bridge prior to Super Bowl 50. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Tiburon Ridge Expands Nature Preserve Near San Francisco

Running

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UTMB 2024

A Magical and Historic 2024 'Hoka UTMB Mont Blanc' Trail Ultramarathon

Aug 26, 2023; Budapest, Hungary; Rebecca Cheptegei (UGA) and Keira D'Amato (USA) run during the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 women's marathon.

Ugandan Olympic Marathoner Dies in Horrific Tragedy Outside Her Home

Jun 27, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; California Governor Gavin Newsom making media rounds in the Spin Room at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion after the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held at CNN's studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.

State of Emergency Issued With Landslides Ruining Rancho Palos Verdes

Severe landslide damage on Dauntless Drive near the Portuguese Bend Community in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., where an evacuation warning has been issued because of electricity being cut.

Crisis Worsening With Growing California Landslide Zone Leading to Evacuations

An astronaut onboard NASA's International Space Station took this photo of brightly colored rocks and deep canyons in the Mojave Desert on Feb. 25, 2020. The Muddy and Virgin Rivers cut through the desert to deliver water to Lake Mead reservoir. The red-orange rock exposures near the center of the photo mark the Valley of Fire State Park, about 40 miles to the northeast of Las Vegas. The image was taken by a member of the Expedition 62 crew.

6 Southwest United States Road Trip Bucket List Destinations

Joshua Tree National Park is famous for its Joshua trees and rocks.

Swarms of Bees Lead to Extreme Measures at Joshua Tree National Park

Grand prismatic spring in Yellowstone national park, United States of America. Memory card from vacation, travel background, Wyoming nature landscape, colorful geyser. World famous landmarks.

United States National Parks Set to Receive Largest Gift in Their History

Combining a colorful sunset and a waterfall like Havasupai falls. It’s magical.

Horrific Scenes at Grand Canyon as Hiker Gets Swept Away in Flood

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David Lochridge, OceanGate's former director of marine operations, during his testimony Tuesday.

Ex-Employee Has Scathing Remarks About OceanGate CEO Over Titan’s Failed Voyage

A Burmese python is held during a safe capture demonstration at a media event for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge, June 16, 2022, in Miami.

New Winner Emerges in Florida Python Challenge To Increase Awareness in Everglades

Jeep Maker Stellantis Facing 'Disaster' Amid Dealership Revolt, Looming Labor Strike

A man shovels debris in floodwater following heavy rainfall in Jesenik, Czech Republic, on Sept. 15, 2024.

High Magnitude Flooding Batters Central Europe With More Devastation Predicted

Disney World, Orlando, FL, USA

4 Must-Do Rides For Each Theme Park in Walt Disney World

Top 12 Things to Do When Visiting Boston, Massachusetts

Skier heading down the slopes

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Set to Induct Ten New Honorees

Mama gorilla, Bandia makes her way around the Great Apes of Harambee Habitat at the Detroit Zoo as her newborn clings to her chest on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Reports Fourth Ape Dies From Shigella Outbreak

Surfing

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Angela Bowers goes skijoring with her huskies Joanie and Sully on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta, Mich.

6 Adventure Sports You’ve Never Heard of but Might Enjoy

Caitlin Simmers won the Roxy Women's Junior Pro at the 8th Annual Ron Jon Beach 'N Boards Fest at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach.

The 2020 Ron Jon Beach N Boards Fest At Shepard Park In Cocoa Beach

Caitlin Simmers Has a Chance To Make History at WSL Finals

Sep 19, 2012; San Clemente, CA, USA; Professional surfer Kelly Slater cuts back during the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles on San Onofre State Beach.

Deadline Barely Beat To Keep Public Access at San Onofre State Beach

Man Found Unconscious by Police Dies, Believed To Have Been Surfing

Devils Punchbowl

Go Wild: Explore The Must-See Spots to Swim in Nature

Hurricane Hone

Surfing on Pause as Hurricane Hone Slams Hawaii with Devastating Winds and Rain

Padang Padang Beach, Indonesia

Up-and-Coming Young Surfer Suffers Horrible Broken Leg at Padang Padang

Crouching surfer in action

Top 8 Must-Watch Movies About Surfing

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Visitors walk a fog-shrouded portion of Newport's Cliff Walk, one of Rhode Island's premier tourist attractions, on a recent Sunday afternoon.

10 Most Picturesque Small Cities To Visit in United States

Jul 27, 2024; Paris, France; A general view of the Eiffel Tower at sunset as Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth (USA) and Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec (CAN) are introduced before a beach volleyball preliminary round match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Eiffel Tower Stadium.

9 Best Cities and Popular Spots To Catch the Sunset Around the World

Autumn season in Vermont.

Abandoned Quarries in Vermont Provide Hidden Gem for Exploration and Hiking

The caretaker's home sits atop the Snyder mound.

Gorgeous Seminole Rest Caretaker House Renovations Revealed

Reporter Rodger Mullen takes instructions from David Nance while indoor skydiving at Paraclete XP on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

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4 Best Places To Go Indoor Skydiving in the United States

Indoor rock climbing gym

Paraclimbing Making an Appearance in the 2028 Paralympic Games

Hiker walking on the trail with his dogs

Top 8 Dog Breeds Avid Hikers Should Consider Adopting

Waimea Falls, Oahu, Hawaii, as shown Feb. 2, 2020.

Waterfall

14 Climbers Arrested for Hike on Infamous Hawaii Trail

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The Line Fire burns on Saturday, Sept. 7 near homes in the Mediterra housing development off Greenspot Road, in Highland. The fire had grown to 7,122 acress as of Saturday afternoon.

Spreading Wildfire Leads to Evacuation Order in San Bernardino County

Hopi Point at the Grand Canyon.

How Abnormal Has Grand Canyon Death Toll Been in 2024?

Cars are blocked in flooded streets in Milan, northern Italy, Thursday, September 5th, 2024. Lombardy and Veneto have been hit by widespread flooding, causing damage and disruption in the city of Milan, where the local Seveso and Lambro rivers overflowed.

One Man Missing As Heavy Rains Batter Milan Leading to Intense Flooding

Hopi Point at the Grand Canyon.

Texas Hiker Speaks Out About Terrifying Grand Canyon Flash Flood

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First-Look Trailer for 'A Minecraft Movie' Doesn't Deliver On Expectations

Everesting on Mont-Tremblant

Climbing the Vertical of Mt. Everest in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

Visitors to Waianapanapa State Park in Hana, Hawaii, can't visit without reservations under a system that began March 1. Reservations can be made two weeks in advance and time slots go quickly.

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Hawaii's Kalalau Trail Closed Due to Illness Outbreak

Lightning strikes behind Papago Park in Phoenix during a monsoon thunderstorm on Aug. 8, 2024.

Phoenix, Arizona Experiences Record-Setting High Temperatures

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Megan Rapinoe and Melanie Curtis

Megan Rapinoe’s Jersey Retired in a Thrilling Way by the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team

BASE jumper in the air

National Geographic Set to Release New BASE Jumping Movie This Month

Boulder, Colorado

Two Separate Missing Hikers Found Dead in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness

Person in a paddleboat going past Burgess Falls in Tennessee.

3 Must-See Hidden Gems Near Nashville, Tennessee

Mont Blanc

Italian Auto Executive Dies in Tragic Climbing Accident

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety

Young Family of Three Rescued from Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Rebecca's Private Idaho

Premier Gravel Bike Race Overcomes Fire and Smoke to Complete Epic Race

May 14, 2024; Queens, NY, USA; A general view of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

6 Must-See Attractions Near US Open in Queens, New York

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The 13 Best Movies About Adventure Filled Road Trips

Top 12 Things to Do in Las Vegas That Don't Involve Gambling

Climbing the Eiger

Former NFL Player Mark Pattison Tackles The Eiger

A robot makes coffee drinks at Cafe X in downtown San Francisco. The company has three locations in the Bay Area, and soon will open up at the local airport. Founder Henry Hu says offloading the task of \"pushing coffee machine buttons\" to robots frees up humans to consult with customers on their order.

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Travelers in Kenya Can Be Treated to Unique, Futuristic Dinning Experience

Abuja, Nigeria

Nigerians Way of Life Being Threatened by Intense Flooding as Death Toll Rises

City street full of debris after the devastation of Typhoon Shanshan.

Thousands Left Without Power As Japan Is Ravaged by Typhoon Shanshan

Reading by the water

Top 7 Climbing Books To Add to Your Fall Reading List

New Orleans activists are working to revitalize a former segregated beach that was once a "Black oasis."

Activists Revitalizing a Once Segregated and Since Abandoned New Orleans Beach