Outdoor Activities

Explore the pristine beauty of Emerald Lake Colorado. Discover hiking trails, turquoise waters, and mountain serenity.

By MapQuest Travel

Embark on a thrilling hike up Koko Crater. Experience panoramic views, volcanic history, and natural wonders in Hawaii.

By MapQuest Travel

The longest walk in the world is really a hypothetical journey because nobody is ever likely to complete it. We'll tell you why.

By Mitch Ryan

You may know that Everest is the highest mountain in the world, but which ones come after it? Here's a list of the seven tallest mountains.

By Alia Hoyt

Magnet fishing is just what it sounds like: fishing with high-powered magnets instead of bait. It's grown in popularity over the last few years, but why? And what exactly are people fishing for?

By Alia Hoyt & Allison Troutner

The Beijing Olympics will be the first ever Winter Olympics to rely solely on fake snow. Will the athletes know the difference?

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

The North Shore is known as the "Seven Mile Miracle" because of the epic surfing within a 7-mile stretch. It's also where the Triple Crown of Surfing competition runs from Dec. 21 until Jan. 21, 2022.

By John Donovan

So you've finally gotten up the guts to go skydiving. But what if you finally jump out of the plane and your parachute doesn't open? Are you a goner or do you have a good chance of surviving?

By Joanna Thompson

North Yungas Road in Bolivia was dubbed the "World's Most Dangerous Road" in the 1990s, thanks to the hundreds of people who lost their lives each year on its twisting narrow path with a 2,000-foot drop. But what's it like today?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

As summer heats up and starts to sizzle, what could be more fun and refreshing than an inflatable backyard pool of cool? Here's what you need to know before you buy one.

By Laurie L. Dove

Urban hunting might seem like an oxymoron but many cities and suburbs rely on hunters to keep the deer populations manageable. Here's how it works.

By Nathan Chandler

In the last few years, trail hiking has exploded in popularity in America. What sparked the increase, and is this a good thing?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

It's just about vacation and pool season. But do you know exactly what you're swimming in?

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

Trophy hunting is extremely polarizing. On one hand, proponents argue it's important for the survival of big game species and conservation of their lands. Opponents say that argument holds no merit. We explore both sides of this divisive issue.

By Oisin Curran

The National Rifle Association focuses its considerable power on protecting the Second Amendment — the right to bear arms. But that was not their primary mission in their early years. So what changed?

By Vivien Bullen & Patrick J. Kiger

Think people who do things like jump out of a plane in a kayak have a death wish? A small 2017 study suggests otherwise.

By John Donovan

The 20-year-old athlete became the first woman to enter the marathon, and officials tried to physically stop her. They couldn't.

By Christopher Hassiotis

Tabei, also the first woman to reach the highest peak on all seven continents, spent her life challenging social norms and championing environmental causes.

By Christopher Hassiotis

Luke Aikins plummeted at 120 mph, risking his life in a daredevil stunt. Physics saved him.

By Christopher Hassiotis

That red snapper you're enjoying for dinner might well be tilapia since 87 percent of snapper in the U.S. is mislabeled. Why is fish fraud so widespread?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

A quixotic aquatic attempt to traverse the ocean between Florida and Bermuda got the Coast Guard involved, and not for the first time.

By Chris Opfer

What does a Kiwi know about the American campfire classic, anyway? Well, he sure knows drama...

By Laurie L. Dove

You're running or biking, but you're quickly running out of steam. Then suddenly — BAM — you get a rush of energy. What's going on?

By Maria Trimarchi

Long-distance running is inherently challenging and requires strength and endurance. Try running a 26.2-mile race backward, and you've added even more challenges to the feat!

By Laurie L. Dove

Going off the grid will take away the stress of being constantly connected, but are there real health benefits associated with natural living?

By Maria Trimarchi