Standing at the top of the rope line, I waited excitedly for the ski patrol to flip the sign from closed to open. I was about to spend the best day of my season jumping rope at Crested Butte Mountain Resort’s famous TO2 Bowl. It’s not like this every day best day ever Of my
Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks Spring rains, melting snow, a nice summer tropical system; Nature uses many methods to fill lakes and rivers, but such flow always brings some degree of mud. Whether it’s a river system where the main artery scours the landscape and sends
Published on July 1, 2026 11:20 am As a practicing internal medicine physician, I face some version of the same question every summer: Is it safe to be outside right now? This week, the answer is tilted towards tough No. National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHIS) has Dangerous heat wave building marked across much
Updated June 30, 2026 10:27 am A recently revealed internal memo allegedly prohibits National Park Service (NPS) employees from publicly reporting the severity of deaths or injuries that occur in America’s national parks, according to a new report. Experts say this change in transparency not only sets a dangerous precedent for park management but could
There’s a trail for everyone in the deep forests and rolling hills of Pocahontas County, West Virginia (Photo: Pocahontas County) Published on July 1, 2026 08:11 am Your deep wilderness experience begins on a trail Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Home to the Allegheny Mountains, Monongahela National Forest, and plenty of friendly mountain town communities, this
Last week, I attended GunCon. In industrial events, it stands out as the best. I have a close relationship with TGC’s John Patton and Cody Hinton, who host and organize the event, but this is an objective opinion: If you’re a firearms enthusiast, you really should be there. People travel far and wide to attend.
Wildfires continued to spread out of control in Colorado and Utah this week, People are being encouraged to evacuate and residents are being urged to avoid fireworks. Several large wildfires continue to spread across both states, with the total area burned now exceeding 100,000. Hundreds of fire personnel have been deployed in the areas to
Published June 30, 2026 12:20 pm Since its release two years ago, Alpenblow Gear’s Alpenblow Micro Inflator has gained a devoted following among lightweight backpackers. The device, which is the size of a half-dollar coin and weighs just 8.5 grams, plugs into a cell phone or power bank and can inflate most sleeping pads in
Published on July 1, 2026 03:18 am Perfecting my down-dog in a dark field I didn’t expect to spend my first night in Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania’s starry oasis. Yet there I was, taking turns doing yoga for hours until the clouds cleared. I always wanted to travel. Cherry Springs is a attraction for
Published June 30, 2026 01:06 pm The Fourth of July is the perfect holiday to get outside and celebrate the best part of America: our great outdoors. There is no better way to explore the natural and historical beauty of this country than on foot. Choose the right path and you will feel the same.