Madison Dapcevich

In 1928, newlyweds Glen and Bessie Hyde tried to set a speed record through an undammed Colorado River in a homemade wooden scow. Rescuers found their boat upright and fully loaded. They were never seen again.

When historic flooding inundated Farmington, New Mexico, Desert River Guides owners Ryan and Cody Dudgeon navigated muddy, debris-choked waters to rescue stranded animals—and turned their rafting company warehouse into an emergency shelter.

Deep in Alaska’s Crescent Creek, a middle-of-the-night visit led to a lesson in Dena'ina spirit lore, archaeological memory, and what happens when we disturb the past.

Environmental pressures and booming recreation are pushing bears into closer contact with humans. Government agencies don’t track bear attacks and encounters across the United States, so one Texas outdoorsman compiled his own comprehensive log.

Banshee. La Llorena. Bean Nigh. Weiße Frau. The Lady in White goes by many names, her haunted tales spanning centuries and cultures. But on the River of No Return, modern-day backcountry explorers still hear the Salmon Siren's riverside wails.

Recent reports of a fatal plague case in Siberia are making headlines, but outdoors enthusiasts don't need to look across the globe—Yersinia pestis is active in the American West. Here’s what hikers, campers, and dog owners actually need to know.

A midnight fall down a steep, loose slope required Grand County Search and Rescue to deploy complex rope systems—and an innovative aerial lighting setup.

Less than a month after a deadly August deluge, new flooding swept through Bright Angel Canyon, worsening water-crisis closures across the South Rim.

Sybil Claborn, 45, and her husband were trapped in 7,000-foot alpine terrain in Washington’s Cascade Mountain Range when severe weather rolled in.

Two weeks after the elite Canadian trail runner vanished during a record recon run in the Alps, her family honors her legacy in the outdoor community.

After losing control on a 500-foot descent down Avalanche Gulch, a California climber removed his boots from his severely swollen feet and crawled through the night to reach a remote cabin in the Cascades.

When a climber was stranded 250 feet up British Columbia’s Stawamus Chief in darkness, rescuers bypassed traditional rope ops and used two drones—one to light the wall and another to deliver a lifeline.

Five campers were arrested during a late-night raid in a national forest near Granite Falls, Washington. Outdoor advocates warn that immigration enforcement on public lands threatens open access for everyone.

From corporate lawyer to world-class skyrunner, Kalie McCrystal moved through extreme terrain with precision and joy. Friends and fellow mountaineers detail the high-stakes search on the Matterhorn.

A short, steep climb delivers 360-degree views of Honolulu, WWII history, and historic tunnels—all just minutes from Waikiki Beach. Here is how Outside’s editor tackled the 1.6-mile trail on a tight schedule.

A stuck rope during a descent in Wyoming's Wind River Range left two climbers facing a chilly overnight wait before high-angle rescue teams could reach them.

Unprecedented drought, early freezes, and booming outdoor recreation have created a perfect storm for human-bear conflicts this year. Experts break down the numbers—and what you need to know before heading into the woods this fall.

Investigators estimate the remains found near the Village of Peninsula had been in the Cuyahoga River for at least two to five years. Here is what forensic experts and rangers know so far.

A rock climber’s sinking vital signs on Shortoff Mountain in North Carolina triggered an emergency call. Burke County EMT Will Soper answered with a run carrying life-saving blood up 1,000 vertical feet. Here’s his story.

Devastating floodwaters swept through Bright Angel Canyon, wiping out historic footbridges and forcing mass evacuations near Phantom Ranch. Search-and-rescue teams are scouring the central inner canyon while approaching monsoon storms threaten the region.