Few things bring me more joy than spending time in the mountains with my best friend — a silly mutt and mostly black and tan coonhound/Labrador mix, named Maxwell. We explore local and far-flung ...

Hungry bears aren’t the only hazard to watch out for during the period locals affectionately call mud season. There are other pitfalls on our trails, and (like a bear’s appetite) they’ve had months to ...

ASPEN, Colorado ” The U.S. Forest Service in the Aspen, Colorado area hopes Conundrum won’t be a dirty word this summer. The agency will try to get backpackers to pack their waste out from campsites ...

Hikers planning to explore the Guadalupe Mountains National Park wilderness this summer are now required to pack one more essential item: toilet bags. Beginning June 1, day hikes and those planning to ...

It’s hard to beat having a canine companion by your side for your favorite outdoor recreation activity. However, if you’re out on trails with the pup, it’s important to follow a few important rules to ...

Even the stealthiest wild animals leave evidence of their passage through the woods and fields, and one of the most telltale calling cards is the humble turd. Call it scat, droppings, sign, or just ...

The best way to find out what an Adélie penguin is eating is to catch it and make it regurgitate its meal. This is about as pleasant for bird and researcher as you might think. It’s also invasive, ...