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I learned the hard way that lying to your kids backfires
What the new data says about how long the average hiker takes, what they drink, and how tired they get
Taylor Nowlin came out of nowhere to break Ida Nilssons brand-new record by over three minutes
This video from Google Maps follows a group of five blind kayakers through the Grand Canyon
Five years ago, the Swedish runner was beset by long-term injury. This past weekend, she set a new bar for traversing one of themost iconic landmarks in the U.S.
The bodies of Garret Bonkowski and Jessica Bartz were discovered on October 1 on a South Rim trail. How they died remains a mystery, and their families want answers.
The route patches together portions of five other thru-hikes and includes sections of trail-less meandering through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. It's no wonder that only one person has ever completed ityet.
Weight of Water follows adaptive adventurer ErikWeihenmayeron a whitewater kayaking trip through the Grand Canyons lava falls
For decades, the staff of Grand Canyon National Park has lived with a culture of bullying and harassment. Can the park's first female superintendent heal the old wounds?
Many of our national parks are overflowing with visitors. To get away from the crowds, seek an alternate route.
At these five parks, the food is the treasured resource.
About 200 people were evacuated by ATV and helicopter last week from a campground near the iconic falls
Some of the places most sought after by recreationists are also culturally, spiritually or economically vital to tribes. We need to honor that.
Not too fast, not too slow, rail is just right
Jim Walmsleys Western States run was remarkable. But how does it stack up against these other extreme distance running feats?
He reversed an Obama-era order that raised hourly pay to $10.10, but few in the guiding industryincluding guidesare complaining
From speed records to eco-anarchists, these reads explore the legend of an iconic place
In 1869, John Wesley Powell led nine men and four boats on the first documented descent through the Grand Canyon. As is made clear in this excerpt from 'The Promise of the Grand Canyon,' it was a hell of a challenge.
Just because you didnt land a private permit to float the Colorado doesnt mean you cant enjoy its 40 layers of mind-jarring beauty.
Lava Falls is one of the most powerful rapids in the canyon and has long thwarted those trying to run itespecially those trying to make it down in record time.
The meeting of the Little Colorado and Colorado is sacred to many Native American tribes. For years, a developer worked to build a 1.4-mile tram that would shuttle up to 10,000 daily visitors into the canyon. Activists in the Navajo Nation, however, were determined to defeat it.
One of the craziest speed records in ultrarunning takes athletes from the top of the canyon, down to the bottom, and then all the way back up againtwice.
Every day, hundreds of helicopters pass through the lower canyon from the Hualapai Reservation. Is Grand Canyon West turning into Las Vegas East and ruining the parks wilderness? Or is it saving a Native American tribe?
Georgie White Clark was foul-mouthed, brusk, famously rude to customersand a pioneer in Grand Canyon
Harvey Butchart was hiking the canyon long before others thought to follow
Jason Nez studies something that's too often forgotten amid the awe-inspiring views and canyon walls: those who live there
Before her death last November, Katie Lee spent half a century working to restore Glen Canyon, a lost place that was even more astounding than Grand Canyon
Nikki Cooley and her sister want to get more Native people working in some of the the outdoor world's most coveted positions
Why drive when someone else can do it for you?
A minute-by-minute account my attempt to run across the Grand Canyontwice
A new Outdoor Industry Association report details outdoor rec spending by congressional district. Lawmakers should take note.
Running my treadmill's interactive courses taught me a new way to think about the sport
Kaitlyn Boyle smashed the women's record for the AZT300, while Kurt Refsnider reclaimed the record for the 760-mile AZTR
The floor of the Grand Canyon is unlike any other place on earth.
That fact was made painfully clear Sunday night when an autonomous Volvo XC90 hit and killed a woman who was walking her bike across the street in Tempe, Arizona
Remote, empty spots to pitch your tent in peace this summer
An 窪蹋勛圖厙 investigation of sexual harassment in outdoor workplaces, where unwanted advances, discrimination, and assault are a frequent and destructive occurrence for far too many women
A semi-detailed list of everything we know (and we still have plenty of questions) about possible public land closures starting tomorrow if the lights go out for the feds
From filmmaker Pete Mcbride, Dust in the Blood chronicles McBrides attempt to thru-hike the Grand Canyon with writer Kevin Fedarko.
Our features editor sat down with author Annette McGivney to talk about her book, and you can listen in on their conversation
Sometimes the most crowded landscapes are also the most expansive
Researchers at the University of Montana found that nearby towns dependent on tourist dollars stand to lose millions
In this excerpt from Annette McGivney's book 'Pure Land,' the author investigates the brutal killing of a Japanese touristand things get complicated.
Ultrarunner Clare Gallagher says that while Cats been making a name for herself in trail running, this goal has always been at the top of her list
The activist, singer, and writer died at her home in Arizona
The National Park Service findings, released last week, are troubling. The reality is even worse.
The new book by journalist Annette McGivney excavates three lives (including her own) interlinked by a 2006 homicide near Havasu Falls
Writer Kevin Fedarko went looking for meaning in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. He ended up in charge of a boat full of poop.
After a legendary career in adventure writing, Tim Cahill thought his story was over. Thrown from a raft in the Grand Canyons Lava Falls, he was trapped underwater and out of air. When he finally reached land, his heart stopped for several minutes. Then he came backand decided to risk Lava again.
When the going gets rough, these duffels will protect your stuff
You may be in the middle of the wilderness, but a local IPA isnt that far away
Sammy Hartley skis, climbs, bikes, and backpacksand just spent five days hiking rim to rim
Unplugging Lake Powell is a beautiful dream, but it would hurt the river more than it would help
Each year millions of visitors flock to the Grand Canyon to witness its magnitude and sheer awe-inspiring size. However, there's a phenomenon that few people get to experience that's called "cloud inversion".
The Grand Canyon is a river trip above all other river trips. Normally done over the course of weeks or months, a few members of the U.S. Men's Rafting team decided to set a new speed record; 34 hours.
We pulled records from January 2006 to September 2016 on where, how, and why park visitors are dying. Heres what we found.
In 1979, 11 years old and armed with a Kodak Instamatic 110, photographer Andrew Phelps took his first image in the Grand Canyon on a trip with his father, Brent. Phelps shot four rolls of film that trip, but the square prints he developed upon his return didnt do his memories justice. Ever since, and with a life dedicated to photography, hes been trying to successfully capture the canyon. Thousands of frames later, and after nine trips over 34 years with his father, Phelps took to sorting through his work. The result is a 108-page book called Cubic Feet/Sec.
Elk sightings and waterfall hikes are all part of a day's work for Grand Canyon park ranger Perri Spreiser
One of our most iconic wild places is under threat from mining and development interests. Two journalists hiked 800 miles to remind people why they should care.
This past Tuesday, Walmsley shattered Rob Krars record for the double-crossing of the Grand Canyonor, as its called, Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim.
The reports of sexual harassment among NPS employees continue, with new revelations about Yosemite and Yellowstone
Veteran river guide Joshua Frenchy Tourjee was helping lead an OARS trip when he went missing more than a week ago near Panchos Kitchen
Celebrate (and support) the National Park Service's birthday with these 7 products
The OARS founder and conservation icon was among the first to run non-motorized river trips down the Grand Canyon
Martin's Boat is a film that honors environmentalist Martin Litton, who was known for pioneering the use of Dories on the Colorado River in the 1960's.
Details on routes, weather, fuel, and gear for tackling the rim-to-rim-to-rim challenge
Last winter, a federal government report acknowledged a long-standing pattern of sexual harassment against female river guides employed by the National Park Service in the Grand Canyon. But no official account can capture the day-to-day realities of that harmful environment. Here, three former Park Service river guides recount what they endured, and discuss what needs to change.
A recently released report details how officials plan to address hostile working conditions on the river
New rapids present a danger to whitewater rafters, and a steep price for the National Park Service
Over the weekend, paddlers descended on Arizona to break a 33-year-old speed record on a 277-mile stretch of the Colorado River. Their efforts may herald a flurry of new attempts in the Grand Canyon.
Can a private company trademark public property? That's the question the feds are scrambling to answer after a longtime concessionaire in Yosemite claimed rights to the names of some of the park's most iconic locations.
River trips have long been a venue for partying, but a new federal report illuminates a darker trend of sexual harassment that has persisted for years
The ultrarunner has a long history with the land surrounding Grand Canyon National Park. Now he's pushing to grant it official protections.
Use these tips to avoid the crowds and take in all this magical place has to offer.
We've cut the fat (and circumnavigated the crowds) so you can enjoy any of these thrilling parks in just one day
Like any wilderness mission, trail running requires savvy prep and the right equipment. Pack your bag wisely.
The large canine wandering Arizona's Kaibab Plateau appears to be a gray wolf from Yellowstone. Which means its future is grim.