Outdoor Living

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

An atmospheric scientist explains the mechanics behind 4 types of extreme weather fueled by the smoke and the heat of wildfires.

10 surreal natural landscapes every Gen Z traveler should see

EF Ultimate Break reports that Gen Z and Millennial travelers prefer memorable outdoor experiences, highlighting 10 surreal landscapes to explore, from Santorini’s volcanic beaches to Machu Picchu.

Hunters, anglers and nearly everyone else supports the roadless rule

The roadless rule is the single most important regulation that benefits hunting and fishing in America. The rule has been in place for 25 years, a habitat-enhancing force of nature since I started hunting elk some 20 years ago, with nearly universal popularity from the start. As Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood explained, […]

Could you survive The Oregon Trail? An emergency medicine doctor offers tips on how to not die in the great outdoors

Medicine and technology may have advanced, but the dangers of the wilderness remain unchanged. The Oregon Trail game provides timeless tips on how to enjoy nature safely.

Enjoy Nature

Five important lessons rescue dogs can teach you

(BPT) - Every dog has a story, and each story offers a priceless life lesson. For Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House animal sanctuary, his pack of over 50 dogs (as well as a few cats, a horse, and …

From ski jumping to speedskating, winter sports represent physics in action

Watching, modeling and even playing winter sports help students internalize physics concepts, including acceleration, momentum and friction.

The Louisiana fishermen refusing to go down with the ship

In Cameron, Louisiana, all the RV parks are full.Venture Global, a Virginia-based liquefied natural gas developer valued at around $36 …
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Come hell or high water: How a small town became a blueprint for building climate resilience

This story starts with a sunset.Pavement gives way to a two-lane bridge that connects one side of Machias, Maine, to the other. From a …
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A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts

Jeff Hough did not pull any punches. What his fellow Republican county commissioners were about to do, he said to the packed …
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The renaissance of train travel: 7 destinations where the train is the best part of the journey

EF Go Ahead Tours reports a rise in global language learning, emphasizing the growing importance of communication skills in an interconnected world.

Flight cancellations hit 4-year high: Here are the worst airports, and tips for avoiding travel woes

The Points Guy reports 2026 is experiencing a surge in flight cancellations, up 15% from last year, with major disruptions hitting East Coast airports.

Green Living Stories

5 key decisions to make before building an ADU

(BPT) - Are you considering or in the midst of planning to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? If so, you're part of a fascinating …
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America’s air monitors are disappearing. So is your power to expose polluters.

Across much of the U.S., people have little way to know when the air they breathe turns dangerous.Over recent decades, federal funding …
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How one factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash

Inside the vast Qcells factory in Cartersville, Georgia, workers — and a bevy of robots — move ultra-thin slices of polysilicon …
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Being prepared: How to know what kind of backup power is best for you

(BPT) - No matter where you live, you can be at risk for short- or long-term power outages. Between extended heat waves, hurricane …
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What if we never built another new building?

What if we never built another new building?Instead of asking what should be built, Barbara Buser asks what can be saved.Swiss …
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All about thru-hiking

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Exploring rural America

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Outside storytelling

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