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The Bureau of Economic Analysis valued U.S. outdoor recreation at $373.7 billion, contributing 2-percent of the U.S. GDP.

Two people suffered minor injuries and one elk died in a freak accident that was part of a planned activity by Utah’s DWR.

The free-for-all at Conundrum Hot Springs, one of Colorado’s most popular hiking destinations, is over. The U.S. Forest Service released details of the new permit…

A recap of top stories for the weeks of Feb. 4–10, 2018.

Don’t throw used gear away. Give it a second life and help protect wilderness spaces, climbing areas, rivers, and more in the process.

L.L.Bean joins a growing number of retailers updating return policies. The reason? To exclude items that have been simply worn out through regular use.

Enter your skills, search for movements you’re passionate about, and connect with groups that need your specific help.

If you missed Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you’ve got just three more fee-free entrance days to America’s national parks.

A recap of top stories for the weeks of Jan. 21–Feb. 2, 2018.

The legendary “one tough mother” and former Columbia Sportswear President earned the prestigious award, usually given to iconic athletes, at the age of 93.

French authorities launched air and sea search teams to find Pierre Agnes after they recovered his empty boat Tuesday.

A recap of top stories for the week of Jan. 14–20, 2018.

The lifeguard launched a Little Ripper drone to perform the rescue in New South Wales, Australia. It cut the rescue time from six minutes to…

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A recap of top stories for the week of Jan. 7–13, 2018.

A Naples, Fla., man says he’s lucky to be alive after a bear attack in his backyard left him with 41 stitches across his face.