Latest articles by Brian Metzler
Joe Biden on his way to becoming the first Green President
How Biden Administration is working to build the economy through environmentalism
Appalachian Trail activity discouraged in 2021
Full-length thru-hikes and trail runs on the Appalachian Trail won’t be recognized in 2021
New recreational trail traverses New York
Empire State Trail spans 750 miles, connecting 200 breweries across the state
Joe Biden: what does the new President mean for the outdoors?
Newly elected President Joe Biden is expected to make climate policy and environmental protection key priorities
Camping limited in US parks as Covid-19 surges
Many National Forests and National Parks are open for day use only
Visit a US National Park for free in 2021
National Park Service will waive fees on six days this year
Taking a year off to conquer the Triple Crown of long-distance trails
College students Sammy Potter, Jackson Parell hope to complete the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails in 2021
Ultrarunners to retrace the deadly 100-mile American pioneer trail of Forlorn Hope
Meet the ultrarunners rediscovering the route of the fateful pioneer voyage of 1846 – and then running it
Graffiti an ongoing problem at US national parks
Zion National Park urges park visitors to stop leaving their marks
Mysterious metal monolith removed from Utah desert
Another bizarre metal monolith appears in Romania
Grand Canyon sees peak traffic as Covid causes Thanksgiving visitor surge
Winter comes early to the Grand Canyon National Park as visitors swerve turkey for camping this Thanksgiving
Covid-19 causes U.S. camping boom: expert advice to avoid the rush in 2021
It's not too early to book the best campsites for 2021. Our expert tips will help you secure a great camping spot next spring and summer
Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021: cautionary Covid tips announced
Guidelines for those hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 have been revealed following a Covid-19-inspired boom in walkers
What to take trail running: 7 things to pack for a long-distance run
Before you head out on your run, check out our expert guide to what to take trail running
Rocky Mountain National Park partially reopens
Two major wildfires that ravaged the park are under control but still not fully contained
Colorado votes for reintroduction of gray wolves
Gray wolves will be returning to the wild lands of Colorado in three years, thanks to Colorado voters
How a 4-year-old hiked the length of the Appalachian Trail
The Netteburg family, including 4-year-old Juniper, hiked every section of the epic, 2,193-mile route from March to October
America forced to close public land due to raging wildfires
Cold weather, rain and snow can’t come soon enough to the American West
Belgian dentist sets world record in World Backyard Challenge
31-year-old Karel Sabbe wins 2020 World Backyard Challenge – “it's a lot different than your typical ultra”
More FKT exploits wrap up record-setting summer of speed
The Fastest Know Time trend for running exceptionally quick efforts on rugged and remote trails has become a worldwide phenomenon
Solo trail runner films terrifying encounter with mountain lion
When a runner came too close for comfort to a mother lion protecting her cubs, he videoed the whole terrifying encounter
