Outdoors

From urban parks to public lands, read the latest in camping, hiking, picnics, and other explorations of the great outdoors.

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We All Need More Awe in Our Lives

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Health & Well-being

Reef-safe and Biodegradable Sunscreen: What You Should Know

Current Events
National Park Service Rolls Out Clever Social Distancing Posters
Art & Media
'Back Water' Takes You on a Canoe Trip Through a Most Unlikely Wilderness Area
Environment
Polar Bears, Northern Lights, and Enjoying Nature During the Pandemic
Environment
Professor Spends 2 Years Sitting with an Ancient Oak
Outdoors
Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest: Profile and Environmental Value
Pest Control
The 7 Best DEET-free Bug Sprays
Outdoors
The 7 Natural Wonders of Georgia
Outdoors
15 Awe-Inspiring National Forests in the United States
Treehugger Voices
Everyone Needs a Special 'Sit Spot' in Nature
Treehugger Voices
How to Perfect the Art of Going to the Bathroom Outdoors
Outdoors
The Mystery and Danger of Jacob's Well
Space
Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak Around Earth Day
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in December
Garden
17 Plants That Could Kill You
Outdoors
'Rebel Botanists' Use Sidewalk Chalk to Help People Connect With Nature
Outdoors
Shhh! This Is the First 'Quiet Park' in the World
Outdoors
How to Explore National Parks With Virtual Tours
Outdoors
1,000-Year-Old Cherry Tree Blooms in Japan
Outdoors
A New National Park in Afghanistan Offers Hope for Wildlife and People
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in September
Space
Quadrantids to Light Up the Night Sky
Travel
Are We on the Verge of Camping's Golden Age?
Outdoors
Never, Ever Use Soap in a Lake
Outdoors
Shinrin-Yoku: A Deep Dive Into Forest Bathing
Health & Well-being
Sunlight Exposure Can Affect Your Gut Bacteria
Garden
Acorn Transforms Into Sapling in Time-Lapse
Outdoors
How Biophilia Can Improve Your Life
Treehugger Voices
The Truth About the Tree That Grows 'Brains' and Scares Small Children
Outdoors
Why Manchineel Might Be Earth's Most Dangerous Tree
Outdoors
Do You Know Your State Tree?
Outdoors
4 Books to Inspire Your Next Hike
Environment
A 'Hidden' Forest in the Shape of a Celtic Cross Has Emerged in Ireland
Pets
How to Hike With Your Cat
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in July
Outdoors
Which of These Mushroom Could Kill You?
Space
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse May 'Outshine' 2017
Outdoors
19 Things I Learned on a Mushroom Walk
Travel
20 Tips for Camping in the Depths of Winter
Outdoors
Silence Is Good for Your Brain, but Where Can You Find It?
Outdoors
Why Nature Is the Best Prescription
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in April
Outdoors
Time Spent in Nature Is Linked to 'Green' Behaviors
Outdoors
Trees Are Aware of Their Neighbors and Give Them Room
Outdoors
Children Need an Hour of Nature Time Each Day, Says Wildlife Trusts
Outdoors
Finding Peace With a Pack and a Trail
Health & Well-being
How to Practice 'Forest Bathing' in a Park
Outdoors
Outdoor Preschools Are Now Legal in Washington State
Outdoors
7 People Who Gave Up on Civilization to Live in the Wild
Outdoors
How to Survive a Bear Attack
Travel
Justin Trudeau Promises Camping Trips to Canadian Families
Environmental Policy
The Global Cities With the Most — And the Least — Public Green Space
Outdoors
How Tall Is the Tallest Tree in the World?
History
10 Famous Appalachian Trail Hikers
Travel
10 of the Snowiest Places on the Planet
Family
Why Outdoor Education for Kids Matters
Health & Well-being
11 of the Most Difficult Ultramarathons in the World
Outdoors
A Breathtaking Look at Our National Parks in Winter
Health & Well-being
9 Ways for City Dwellers to Feel Closer to Nature
Outdoors
7 Must-See Places in the U.S. For Nature Lovers
Space
Who Owns the Night Sky?
Outdoors
Looking at Trees Can Reduce Problematic Cravings
Travel
How People Get Lost in the Woods and What to Do if It Happens to You
Outdoors
Ice-Skating Babushka Is Today's Moment of Zen
Travel
Rumpl's Sleeping Bag Blanket Is Made From Recycled Plastic
Outdoors
9 Epic Long-Distance Trails
Travel
Why You Should Take Baking Soda on Your Next Camping Trip
Family
Why Camping Is So Good for Kids
Outdoors
Photos of Nature Proving Its Resilience
Travel
Why We Need Certified 'Quiet Parks'
Outdoors
How to Identify a Tree by Its Bark
Environment
Why Are We Still Talking About Chris McCandless?
Outdoors
9 of the World's Most Majestic Rivers in Peril
Health & Well-being
Two Hours of Nature a Week Improves Health and Wellness
Outdoors
10 Best National Parks for Sunrises and Sunsets
Travel
8 Creepiest Places in U.S. National Parks
Outdoors
When You're Hiking, Keep Your Music to Yourself
Outdoors
I Like Stacking Rocks, but Here's Why I Stopped
Outdoors
8 of the Oldest Forests in the World
Pollution
Nearly Every US National Park Is Plagued by 'Significant' Air Pollution
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in 2020
Outdoors
Trippy Timelapse of Mushrooms Coming to Life Is Pure Magic
Outdoors
Yosemite's 'Firefall' Has Become Too Popular
Health & Well-being
Norwegian Hospitals Add Woodland Cabins and Forest-Play for Healing
Family
Outdoor Children Are Happier Children
Outdoors
How to Make a Swedish Fire Log
Health & Well-being
Just 20 Minutes of Nature Significantly Lowers Stress Hormones
Insects
Fireflies Turn Dusk to Disco in Dazzling Time-Lapse Video
Science
Why It Takes So Long for Joshua Trees to Grow
Garden
10 Berries That Birds Love
Sustainable Eating
Just Seeing Nature May Curb Unhealthy Cravings
Art & Media
Snow Art Showcases Beauty of Winter
Outdoors
The Race to Create the Perfect Artificial Wave
Outdoors
The Great American Backyard Campout
Outdoors
103-Year-Old Becomes Junior Ranger for Grand Canyon National Park
Wildlife
5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Taking a Selfie With an Animal
Animals
Chicago Police Save Man and His Dog After They Fall Into Bitterly Cold Lake Michigan
Outdoors
Why You Should Go to Joshua Tree National Park
Business & Policy
How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting National Parks
Art & Media
How My Son and I Took Our Love of Nature and Turned It Into a Book
Environment
Billionaire Steps Up for National Parks, Offering Employment Opportunities, Army of Volunteers
Environment
Canada Opens World's Longest Hiking Trail That Stretches Coast to Coast
Outdoors
Why Nobody Can Explain the 'Moon Illusion'
Space
How to Watch This Year's Taurid Meteor Shower
Outdoors
Shhh! These Are the Quietest Places on Earth
Outdoors
Off-The-Grid Communities: 5 Places Carving a Sustainable Path
Outdoors
5 Ways to Build a Campfire
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in November
Space
Watch a Massive Solar Storm Charge Up the Aurora Borealis
Outdoors
Why These Rainbow Swamps Have Candy-Colored Hues
Outdoors
A Beginner's Guide to Orienteering
Outdoors
What Will the National Parks Look Like in 30 Years? Artist Reimagines Iconic Posters
Travel
New Jersey, of All Places, Has a Hiking Trail Lined With Handmade Fairy Houses
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in March
Outdoors
Hipcamp: It's Like Kayak for Camping
Outdoors
15 Apps for the Prepared Hiker
Environment
Report to Obama: Invest in National Parks
Environment
Georgia Tech Honors the Life and Death of a 100-Year-Old Tree
Space
Mysterious Comet Debris May Spark 'Unicorn Meteor Storm'
Outdoors
Death Valley: A Vast Space, Full of Surprises
Space
Meteors to Bombard Earth This Month
Outdoors
10 Extreme Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors
Environment
Girl Returns Rock to National Park and Earns Rangers' Sweet Shout-Out
Environment
Chile Opens Spectacular 1,700-Mile Trail, Connecting 17 National Parks
Outdoors
Edible Plants You Can Find in the Wild (Or Your Backyard)
Outdoors
Arches National Park: A User's Guide
Outdoors
You're Never Too Old to Climb a Tree
Outdoors
10 Beautiful Surreal Forests Fit for a Fairy Tale
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in October
Outdoors
Take a Walk Through Atlanta's Doll's Head Trail
Space
7 Stargazing Events Not to Miss This Spring and Summer
Wildlife
If You See a Skunk Dance Like This, Get Away
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in August
Outdoors
12 Apps That Will Turn You Into a Nature Expert
Outdoors
Stranded Hikers Saved by Message in a Bottle
Outdoors
Kate Winslet Joins Bear Grylls on NBC's 'Running Wild'
Outdoors
Having Trouble Sleeping? Try Winter Camping
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in June
Outdoors
10 Must-See National Park Movie Cameos
Outdoors
Ichetucknee Springs State Park: A User's Guide
Space
How and When to Watch the Best Meteor Showers
Outdoors
10 Fun Ways to Get Outside
Outdoors
Leave No Trace: Camping With a Conscience
Outdoors
How to Keep Your Picnic Safe This Summer
Outdoors
Grand Canyon National Park: A User's Guide
Travel
Oh, Canada! 17 National Parks That Give This Nation Reason to Boast
Urban Design
Will Allowing Vacant Lots to Grow Wild Ease the Pain of Allergy Sufferers in Detroit?
Urban Design
A Chain of Floating Parks Is Coming to Copenhagen's Revitalized Harbor
Environment
Canada's Biggest National Park Is Under Siege
Outdoors
5 Special Places in the San Gabriel Mountains That Are Worth a Visit
Outdoors
Scottish Wellness Concept of 'Coorie' Is Like Extreme Hygge
Outdoors
Powerful Revolving Outdoor Sculpture Lets You Sit, Spin and Watch Nature
Outdoors
Magical Forest Sculpture Reconnects History of the Witch Hunts
Outdoors
'Nature Nerd' Creates Vivid Compositions Showing the Bright Side of Fungi
Outdoors
The Secret to Staying Safe While Hiking Is Preparation
Outdoors
New York City Is Getting a New State Park — And It's the Biggest Yet
Outdoors
How to Survive in the Woods With Only a Smartphone
Outdoors
What Is Plant Blindness?
Treehugger Voices
How I Accidentally Made a Viral Video on a Frozen Lake in Maine — And Had a Blast Doing It
Outdoors
Teach Kids to Love Nature With 'The Big Book of Nature Activities' (Book Review)
Wildlife
10 Masterfully Painted Eggs, Straight From Birds
Space
Aurora Borealis Throws 'A Party in the Sky'
Outdoors
More Money Is Being Spent on America's Urban Parks (But There's Still Room for Improvement)
Travel
Why You Should Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Outdoors
Denali National Park and Preserve: A User's Guide
Wildlife
How to Avoid a Shark Attack
Outdoors
Walking Shelter: A Tennis Shoe-Tent Combo for Impromptu Siestas
Animals
Animals Don't Recognize International Borders, So Why Should Parks?
Outdoors
10 Ways to Green Your Camping Trip
Tiny Homes
Let's Go Camping! A Tour of Teardrop Trailers
Animals
Brooklyn's Prospect Park Enlists Goats for Weed-Removal Duties
Outdoors
How to Be a Good Citizen on the Hiking Trail
Outdoors
The Best Foods for Easy Beach Snacking
Outdoors
How Many Trees Are There in the World?
Natural Science
9 Famous Mirages That Play Tricks on the Eyes
Conservation
Humans Are Merely Visitors at This Conservation Oasis in Florida
Travel
7 Great Waterfront Campsites in Ontario
Environment
For a Better Conversation, Take It Outside
Garden
How to Save Nature, One Backyard at a Time
Outdoors
U.K. May Boost Number of National Parks
Outdoors
Park vs. Refuge: What's the Difference?
Health & Well-being
You Can Boost Happiness by Simply Observing Nature Around You
Green Design
Almost Everything You Need to Survive in the Woods Is in the SURVCO Tactical Credit Card Axe
Outdoors
Scientists Discover 'Black Holes' in Earth's Oceans
Outdoors
4 All-Inclusive Boy Scouts Alternatives
Pets
How to Start Running With Your Dog
Travel
15 of the Most Striking Crater Lakes on Earth
Travel
8 Dreamlike Abandoned Settings Being Reclaimed by Nature
Outdoors
10 of the World’s Most Remarkable Trees
Health & Well-being
How to Treat a Poison Ivy Rash Naturally
Natural Science
12 Tremendous Trees That Hold World Records
Travel
Mount Rainier National Park: A User's Guide
Outdoors
How to Catch Waves Away From the Ocean
Pets
How to Hike With Your Dog: Tips, Rules and Gear
Outdoors
9 Extremely Challenging but Worthwhile Hikes
Outdoors
Big Sur: California's Wildest Coastline
Home
What to Pack in Your Leave-Right-Now Camping Box
Outdoors
12 Photos of Tents Under the Stars to Inspire Your Next Camping Trip
Outdoors
Tucson to Resurrect River With Recycled Water
Art & Media
10 Stunning Outdoor Concert Venues
Pets
Camping Tips: How to Enjoy the Great Outdoors With Your Dog
Pets
Best Dog Breeds for Running Companions
Outdoors
Wyoming National Parks
Travel
How to Find a Campsite, Airbnb Style
Outdoors
When Hikers Need Help, Who Pays for Rescue?
Environment
Americans Push Back on Proposed Fee Increases at National Parks
Health & Well-being
Why Awe Might Be Awesome for Your Health
Outdoors
What Makes a Champion Tree?
Outdoors
How to Measure Remaining Daylight With Your Hand
Space
Scientists Make First Direct Observation of 'Electron Frolic' Behind the Northern Lights
Outdoors
How to Survive Falling Into Cold Water
History
One of the First US Fruit Trees Planted by European Settlers Is Still Alive and Well at Age 383+
Outdoors
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve: A User's Guide
Space
Perseid Meteor Shower: What You Need to Know
Environmental Policy
What Are Public Lands?
Outdoors
Where Are Earth's Largest Nature Reserves?
Outdoors
How Trees Talk to Each Other and Share Gifts
Outdoors
11 Colorful Fungi That Look Like They Came From Willy Wonka
Outdoors
To Walk on Ice, Channel Your Inner Penguin
Art & Media
5 Books About Surfing That Everyone Should Read
Outdoors
What Is Canyoning?
Business & Policy
8 Outdoor Jobs That Pay Well
Family
5 Backyard Nature Activities for Kids
Current Events
Climber Dean Potter Killed in Wingsuit Accident
Outdoors
These Basic Survival Skills Could Save Your Life in the Wilderness
Outdoors
Point Nemo: The Most Remote Spot in Earth's Oceans Is a Spacecraft Graveyard
Pets
9 Essential Tips for Hiking With Small Dogs
Outdoors
Why Is the Sky So Blue in Autumn?
Outdoors
Going Off the Grid: Why More People Are Choosing to Live Life Unplugged
Outdoors
Take Campsite Cooking to the Next Level With Tinfoil
Environment
Check Out America's Newest National Park
Travel
10 Tips for People Who Don't Like to Camp
Outdoors
13 Cozy Cabins Nestled in the Snow
Outdoors
Should We Limit Visitors at National Parks?
Outdoors
Oregon's Lost Lake Is Disappearing Through a Strange Hole
Outdoors
Why You Should Explore Oregon's Painted Hills
Outdoors
Why and How You Should Start a Sit-Spot Routine
Conservation
World's 4th Largest Lake Is Now 90% Dried Up (Pics & Video)
Outdoors
3 New Dark Sky Parks Reveal Wonders of the Night Sky
Outdoors
8 New UNESCO Geoparks That Will Take Your Breath Away
Outdoors
Why Finland's 'Forest Schools' Are Great for Kids
Outdoors
How to Build an Igloo
Outdoors
6 Tips for Upping the 'Wow' Factor in Your Fall Photos
Natural Science
Trees in the Forest Are Social Beings
Outdoors
Merced National Wildlife Refuge Is One of California's Little-Known Treasures
Outdoors
Why Dark Sky Tourism Is Catching On
Space
What to See in the Night Sky in May
Outdoors
Photographer Beckons You to Explore White Sands National Park
Outdoors
What You Can See on Fee-Free Days at U.S. National Parks This Year
Outdoors
What's So Great About the Great Lakes?
Outdoors
What's the Best Park in Every U.S. State?
Travel
6 of the Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in the World
Outdoors
Camping Gear for People Who Don't Want to Rough It
Architecture
Yurts: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
Green Design
Spherical Roomoon Is a Haven That Hangs Among the Trees
Outdoors
Want to Buy a Haunted Village in Scotland?
Health & Well-being
Why Umbrellas Are Lousy at Protecting Your Skin at the Beach
Outdoors
Nature Blows My Mind! Rainbow Colored Trees Grow Over 200 Feet Tall (Video)
Environment
National Park Pass for Seniors to Get Price Hike
Conservation
Research Suggests Frequent Fires Could Help Forest Ecosystems
Outdoors
A Beginner's Glossary to Hiking and Camping
Outdoors
Utah Aspen Grove Is 80,000 Years Old
Outdoors
Are Lakes Safe to Swim In?
Technology
Meet Earl, Your Solar-Powered Backcountry Survival Tablet
Health & Well-being
5 Ways Nature Boosts Happiness, According to Science
Outdoors
International Dark Sky Park Opens in Michigan; Only 9 Others in the World
Wildlife
Nature Blows My Mind! Miraculous Termite Mounds
Outdoors
20 Random Reasons to Really Love Trees
Outdoors
Piedmont Park in Atlanta: A User's Guide
Outdoors
How to Take Great Photos at National Parks
Green Design
The Air in Your Camping Tent Is Full of Flame Retardants (Unless You Buy a Moonlight)
Technology
10 Best Gadgets to Have on a Camping Trip
Travel
The Ins and Outs of Urban Camping
Outdoors
New IMAX Film 'Backyard Wilderness' Proves There's No Place Like Home
Technology
The Beautiful & Efficient Enki Biomass Stove Creates Biochar as It Cooks Your Dinner
Technology
Small Rocket Stove Makes for an Efficient Offgrid or Camping Stove
Green Living
5 Portable Solar Lights for Emergencies, Camping and Life
Outdoors
Taughannock Falls State Park: A User's Guide
Art & Media
10 Movies Not to Watch Before a Camping Trip or Outdoor Adventure
Outdoors
The Oddly Expressive Hoodoos of Goblin Valley State Park
Green Design
QTvan: Camping Out in World's Smallest Scooter Caravan
Outdoors
New Zealand's '8th Wonder of the World' Rediscovered
Green Design
Versatile Hardtop Pop-Up Tent Camper Mounts to the Roof of Your Car
Health & Well-being
Home Remedies for Sunburn
Renewable Energy
The Power of Rain: Alternative Energy
Wildlife
How to Survive a Bear Encounter
Art & Media
Mesmerizing Short Film 'Wrapped' Imagines NYC Overtaken by Plants
Outdoors
Dynamic Map of River's 15,000 History Is Made With Lasers & Data
Technology
Elevate Your Camping Experience and Get High With a Suspended Tent
Outdoors
Palo Duro Canyon State Park: A User's Guide
History
Canada, Denmark Wage 'Whisky War' on the Rocks
Outdoors
Forest Bathing: Take a Dip in These Serene Forests
Natural Science
Trees Form Friendships and Remember Their Experiences
Space
6 Tools to Help You Spot a Satellite
Travel
Tent Hack Turns Your Prius Into a Mobile Hotel
Urban Design
10 Parks That Have Shaped American Cities
Urban Design
World's Largest Urban Forest Was Planted by Hand
Outdoors
In Typical Texas Fashion, Urban Nature Park in Dallas Would Be Country's Biggest
Health & Well-being
10 Ways a Daily Walk Can Change Your Mind and Body
History
Native People Built Seashell Islands Off Florida
Green Design
Portable Dishwasher Designed for Camping, but Would Work at Home
Outdoors
Study: Nature Inspires More Creative Minds
Outdoors
San Francisco's 5 Most Scenic Parks
Treehugger Voices
My Winter Getaway to a Yurt in Maine
Green Design
Walking Shelter: Clever Shoes Hide a Portable Tent
Health & Well-being
50 Hours of Nature Sounds to Bring You Joy and Awe
Outdoors
Do You Know How to Light a Fire?
Pollution
Why Dark Skies Matter
Outdoors
Want to Support the National Parks? Here's How
Natural Cleaning
How to Clean a Sleeping Bag
Outdoors
This Awesome Rotating 'Ice Carousel' Is Cut Out of Frozen Lake With Chainsaws (Video)
Outdoors
'Forest Bathing' in Japan Taps the Healing Powers of Forests
Family
Let the Kids Play: Nature Can Take It
Outdoors
Nature Blows My Mind! Bolivia's Salar De Uyuni Creates World's Largest Mirror
Environment
World's Tallest Waterfall Gets New Name
Outdoors
1932 Love Story Starring Trees Is the Sweetest Thing
Family
Send Your Kids Out to Play on Wild, Windy, Wet Days
Environment
California's Wildflowers Are Freaking Out, Can Be Seen From Space