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Feb 15, 2026

Yellowstone Has a New Hot Spring and It’s Ice-Blue

　　The newest attraction at Yellowstone National Park is ice-blue, steaming hot, and about the size of a Jacuzzi. 　　According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a new hot spring has appeared in Yellowstone. First discovered in April by a satellite, the pool is believed to have formed on Christmas Day, 2024, and steadily grown throughout 2025. 　　The new pool, which has...

Feb 15, 2026

Wildfires Are Raging in These Two National Parks

　　Lightning-sparked wildfires have ravaged two national parks in the western United States in recent days, and firefighters are struggling to gain a foothold on either blaze. 　　A Grand Canyon Landmark Is Destroyed In Arizona, the Dragon Bravo Fire prompted the closure of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, and the shuttering multiple popular trails, as well as Phantom...

Feb 15, 2026

Scientists Detected a “Swarm” of Earthquakes Below Mount Rainier

　　Mount Rainier has the shakes. 　　According to a report from the U.S. Geological Survey, the 14,410-foot mountain endured approximately 391 individual earthquakes between July 8 and July 11, marking the most seismically active period in the peaks recorded history. 　　But dont worry—scientists dont think its a sign of anything bad. The USGS noted that not only are the quakes too...

Feb 15, 2026

Florida Is Considering Making It Legal to Hunt Bears Again

　　The Sunshine State is in the process of approving a proposal that would create an annual hunt to cull black bear populations. The three-week hunt, to take place in December, would be the first such event in a decade. A chaotic 2015 hunt was stopped early after over 300 bears were killed in just two days. More than half of...

Feb 15, 2026

Who Made the Giant Elon Musk Head Spotted at Arches National Park?

　　Billionaire Elon Musk was recently spotted touring Utahs Arches National Park. 　　Well, kinda. 　　On Saturday, July 12, visitors to the park were greeted by a 12-foot tall sculpture of the tech kingpin’s head, his expression chiseled into a self-satisfied smirk. The massive effigy was towed around the park in a trailer behind a white pickup truck. 　　The sculpture was accompanied...

Feb 15, 2026

Veronica Aimee Chik Is 9 Years Old, and She Just Made Climbing History

　　On July 8, nine-year-old Veronica Aimee Chik became the youngest person ever to send 5.14b (8c) with her ascent of Fish Eye in Oliana, Spain. She dethroned the previous record holder, French climber Théo Blass, by one year. 　　“I believe in myself! I can top the route!” Chik repeated to herself as she worked the sustained overhanging wall. More than...

Feb 15, 2026

The Transformative Power of Pedaling

　　Unless you’ve experienced paralysis, it’s hard to fathom the loss of freedom it entails. A single life-altering moment can halt the most mundane daily errands. And impromptu outings with friends? They can become riddled with mobility barriers. 　　For Roy Tuscany, who was paralyzed from the waist down almost 20 years ago, e-bikes have begun to restore that freedom with surprising...

Feb 15, 2026

First Look: Troxus E-Bikes

　　Just like the cyclists who use them, Troxus e-bikes are a diverse bunch. With more than ten models to choose from, the San Diego–based company offers a full range of e-bikes that have every rider—and every trip—covered. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, an everyday commuter, or the do-it-all type, Troxus has the right bike for you. Troxus also backs up...

Feb 15, 2026

Netflix, Barfing, and Rivalries: Five Zany Tour de France Stories You May Have Missed

　　Cyclists competing in the 2025 Tour de France rumbled into the city of Toulouse on Wednesday, July 16, and some of them no doubt reflected on the handful of compelling—and downright zany—situations to come out of the events first 11 stages. 　　Throughout this Tour there has been bad blood, barfing, blogging, and all manners of drama and controversy. Yep—pretty standard...

Feb 15, 2026

As a Neurodivergent Person, Traveling Entails Prioritizing My Mental Health and Avoiding Overstimulation

　　Growing up, I hated traveling, though I couldn’t pinpoint why. All I knew was that the unfamiliarity of everything from hotel bed sheets to cultural customs felt wholly dysregulating. 　　When I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at the ages of 19 and 22, respectively, everything clicked into place, and I was catapulted into a journey of self-discovery and acceptance....

Feb 15, 2026

How to Fall Asleep Earlier, According to Ancient Science

　　Do you regularly wake up feeling groggy and like you didn’t sleep enough? In our fast-paced existence, adequate sleep can feel not only elusive but like an act of radical self-care. 　　Many of us are accustomed to an emphasis on how long we sleep, with the recommended amount being 7 to 9 hours. But a 5,000-year-old system of medicine, known...

Feb 15, 2026

These Outdoor Spaces Have Been Scientifically Proven to Calm You Down

　　Have you ever wondered why your mind suddenly feels unburdened in the presence of trees? Or why the ocean so effortlessly lulls you into a meditative state? Outdoor spaces are scientifically proven to soothe the nervous system—and quickly. 　　Think about it: Forests ground you. Mountains lift you. Water opens you. Jungles awaken you. Even sitting in a park beneath a...

Feb 15, 2026

Our Editors Picked the Best SPF Lip Balms

　　We know that sunscreen helps protect your skin from sun damage. That’s not news. But what about your lips? I’ve personally never really thought to put some form of sun protection on my lips, because, like, why? I assume it would also just come off my lips anytime I absent-mindedly lick them, take a sip of water, or eat literally...

Feb 15, 2026

A New Theory Explains Why Exercise Makes Us Tired

　　Back in 2011, I went to an international conference in the Australian town of Bathurst called “The Future of Fatigue: Defining the Problem.” The feeling you encounter, say, 20 miles into a marathon may seem too self-evident to require any deep explanation, but it turns out to be surprisingly difficult to pin down. In psychology, there’s a widespread belief that...

Feb 15, 2026

A 5-Move Workout You Can Do with Just a Weighted Vest

　　If you’ve been in a park or on a trail any time in the last few months, you’re likely to have spotted them: the weighted vest walkers. Like rucking, exercising with a weighted vest is a simple way to add a challenge to even the most basic of activities. Unlike rucking, where you’re carrying the weight on your back in...

Feb 15, 2026

Triceps Exercises You Can Do at Home with Just a Set of Dumbbells

　　Your triceps are tiny muscles that are responsible for a major movement. While your biceps help your elbow bend, your triceps, those horseshoe-shaped muscles towards the top of your arm, help your elbow extend. Though we tend to think of training these muscles primarily for aesthetic purposes, we also need them to be strong to perform basic daily functions like...

Feb 15, 2026

How Much Caffeine Would Actually Enhance Your Performance?

　　It’s easy to judge when you spot someone cruising out of your local coffee shop with an extra-caffeinated beverage in hand. The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal knows this all too well. He raised eyebrows earlier this year after paparazzi snapped a photo of his Starbucks order: a quad espresso with two extra shots, a drink Jimmy Kimmel later...

Feb 15, 2026

Go From Couch to Half Marathon in Just 20 Weeks with this Training Plan

　　This article was first published by RUN. 　　You’re sitting on the couch watching television when inspiration strikes. You hear someone on the news recount their story of going from feeling unhealthy and sluggish to running a half marathon. You see the glow on their face and the energy in their body and suddenly you realize: This is it. This is...

Feb 15, 2026

After the Biggest Doping Bust in Years, What’s Next?

　　To be a sports fan in the modern era is to be at least somewhat numb to the steady drip of doping positives. Occasionally, though, a bust is so big that it changes the trajectory of the sport. Ben Johnson’s positive test in 1988 almost crushed track and field for a decade. The BALCO scandal, which in the early 2000s...

Feb 15, 2026

5 Stretches You Can Do at Your Desk to Relieve Back Pain

　　Before I became a yoga teacher, I sat at a desk for eight hours a day, five days a week, and commuted an hour each way. I thought I was taking care of myself by practicing yoga after work, but all that sitting still created tremendous pain in my lower back. I tried taking breaks and standing up every hour...