Falling rock kills climber on Oregon's Mount Hood

a shared story  submitted by Augie Brown for team Outdoor news  18 weeks 2 days 1 hour 20 minutes ago
Officials in Oregon's Hood River County say a man who had scaled one of Mount Hood's most challenging routes has died after being hit by falling rock....  comments (0)  | report problem

Kingdom of the Lotus

a shared story  submitted by Augie Brown for team Outdoor news  57 weeks 4 days 2 hours 36 minutes ago
A not-always-mythic journey to Shambhala, over sky-high mountains and across vicious deserts, requiring boldness of heart, purity of vision, the recitation of 99 million mantras, and $45 worth of Snickers bars, party balloons, Diamox, and dehydrated soup.  comments (0)  | report problem

The O Files

a shared story  submitted by Augie Brown for team Outdoor news  57 weeks 4 days 2 hours 41 minutes ago
In a world where everything has a rational explanation, nature still has the power to keep her secrets. These true stories of dark doings, loose ends, and unexplained terror keep us up at night, defy all reason, and scare the living daylights out of us.  comments (0)  | report problem

Lake Berryessa wildfire burning out of control

a shared story  submitted by Adam for team Outdoor news  80 weeks 3 days 23 hours 30 minutes ago
A wildfire, fueled by erratic winds and plenty of dry brush, has been burning out of control near Lake Berryessa since late Friday night.  comments (0)  | report problem

Hike of the week: A beach of your own in Point Reyes

a shared story  submitted by Lisa for team Outdoor news  66 weeks 5 days 23 hours 16 minutes ago
THERE'S AN old saying that you enjoy something more when you have to earn it. Abbotts Lagoon at Point Reyes National Seashore falls into that category because the nearest parking is 1.5 miles away. One of the reasons the beach along Abbotts Lagoon is less crowded is...(more)  comments (0)  | report problem

600-pound bear killed after wandering into Incline Village dining room

a shared story  submitted by Robert Cauthorn for team Outdoor news  69 weeks 6 days 8 hours 26 minutes ago
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A 600-pound bear that wandered into a Lake Tahoe home through an open window early Thursday was shot and killed after lunging at a Washoe County sheriff's deputy.  comments (0)  | report problem

Next Stop | Pucón, Chile: Gateway to Andes: Lakes, Backpackers and an Easy Vibe

a shared story  submitted by Elizabeth for team Outdoor news  72 weeks 4 days 7 hours 59 minutes ago
Chile’s fast-growing economy has transformed the once-sleepy and staid resort town of Pucón into an Andean version of Aspen.  comments (0)  | report problem