The job of an activist is never done. Besjana Guri and Olsi Nika have been fighting for years to protect and conserve the Vjosa River in Albania. Their efforts to establish the Vjosa as Europes first wild river national park saved it from near-certain development by resource extraction companies. But even after that victory, the work was far from over....

　　For hundreds of years, a slender London street has represented the cultural epicenter of tailored mens wear. Savile Rows famous district of tailors dates back to the 17th century, when it outfitted young aristocrats embarking on the Grand Tour of Europe. World leaders from Winston Churchill to Napoleon Bonaparte have relied on the districts world-class finery. 　　At the turn of...

　　On May 3, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, two National Park Service (NPS) officers were involved in a vehicle chase that ended in a shootout and the arrest of a suspect. 　　The officers were treated for minor injuries, and the suspect was treated for a non-lethal gunshot wound. On May 23, NPS released the bodycam footage of the incident....

　　What many consumers and newcomers to the outdoor industry might not know (but intuitively sense) is that the outdoor industry developed a large vacuum in the wake of the pandemic. Its not only reflected in the very painful vacancies left by specialty retail closures and supply chain craters that spelled doom for manufacturers, but also in the conspicuous and jarring...

　　We carry backpacks to keep things within reach, be it a laptop, a change of clothes, or water and snacks. But not all packs are comfortable to carry, and fewer still can claim to protect your belongings from rain, sleet, splashes, and general wetness. 　　Enter the YETI Cayo Backpack. It is a weather-resistant, rugged-bodied pack for carrying daily essentials and/or...

　　In its 109-year history, the National Park Service (NPS) has never seen its budget slashed like this. President Donald Trumps proposed federal budget, released on Friday, parallels the steep cuts suggested by Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The proposal would strip $163 billion from the 2025/2026 federal budget, including a $1 billion reduction in funding for the NPS....

　　After a wildfire and weather-related setbacks, one of Sequoia National Parks most-visited attractions is set to dazzle visitors again. Crystal Cave is a marble cavern with tall calcite stalactites, sparkling mineral deposits, and a unique ecosystem. A roughly half-mile loop inside lets visitors walk along a stream and explore some of its depths, which maintain a consistent temperature of 50...

　　Beachfront bliss can be hard to obtain, but having the right chair makes all the difference. YETI is expanding its chair line with a $300 sand-and-surf model, the Hondo Beach Chair, which claims to be the lightest YETI chair to date, weighing 12 pounds and supporting up to 350 pounds. 　　The Hondo has four reclining positions, an ergonomic waterfall edge...

　　Cotopaxi launched its Allpa Collection of travel packs in 2019. The early bags were a hit and the line has slowly added packs and duffels since then. These latest additions broaden the range of sizes on both ends of the spectrum, including the lines largest offering yet, along with the first daypack. 　　Lets take a closer look at the new...

　　Smartphones dont make most lists for hikings Ten Essentials. Maybe thats because they are so deeply embedded in our daily routine that nobody has to remember to pack them. The reality is that smartphone (and smartwatch) activity apps are here to stay, and the first choice for many. At the summit of these hiking apps stands AllTrails. Real-time navigation on...

　　Sitting in the dark theater with the now-famous theme music filling the air, the first time I saw Indy’s satchel, I knew I had to have one. Being 9 years old when Raiders of the Lost Ark came out, sourcing such a bag was impossible. Mom had a few old purses, though, which is one of those memories that makes...

　　After months of confusion and delay, Yosemite National Park has announced its reservation rules for the summer of 2025. On May 6, people can book their reservations through the National Park Services website starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time. While the new system is significantly less restrictive than previous years, some advocates argue that it wont prevent traffic from overwhelming...