Nature: Environment Stories

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Phenomenon: Glacial Relics

The Ice Age left its mark from Acadia to Yosemite. Here's scenic evidence.

Road Warriors: Hikers Versus ATVs

Hikers and ATV riders hit the ground in a new battle over trail access.

Packing Out Waste: You Can Take It With You

Hikers learn to leave (absolutely) no trace on high-traffic peaks and trails.

Is Inadequate Funding the Main Problem Facing the National Park System?

This question fuels the debate regarding how to help the aging national park system improve.

The Big Question: Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?

Phenomenon: Microbursts

These vertical hurricanes are rare–but deadly.

Danger Signs: Burn Zones

Here are the top three wildfire dangers and how to avoid them.

Phenomenon: Northern Lights

The science behind the sky's natural fireworks display–and how to see it.

Does Geocaching Violate Leave No Trace?

Are these hidden containers harmless, or do they flout low-impact ethics?

Green Guide

In honor of Earth Day, we bring you the first industry-wide survey on which gear manufacturers are positively impacting the environment, plus much more.

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