The health benefits of staying active and getting outdoors are undeniable. Exercise in any form keeps your cardiovascular system and muscles in good condition, and spending time with nature brings many a sense of peace and serenity. Perhaps also unsurprising, spending time with a pet brings individuals many mental health

To say the world is big would be a huge understatement — the Hawaiian island of Oahu is 597 square miles just by itself! And with there being so much to see, it’s always great to get outside and experience all that nature has to offer. No matter the season

Just because the cold weather has arrived doesn’t mean your love for the outdoors has to stay tucked away inside. Winter hiking and camping is just as fun as warm-weather activities, as long as it’s done right. So what exactly do you need before you head out on a snowy

The Oregon Zoo is again under construction, this time to pave the way for three new habitats. But while many families with young children will be thrilled to get a closer look at the exotic animals, animal rights activists are imploring residents to examine the situation with even more scrutiny.

Emily Fox, the self-proclaimed “Britain’s loneliest woman” hasn’t made a new friend in a decade. The mother of three recounted her story online, detailing her visits to supermarkets just to interact with other people her age. Though she has children, she claims she isn’t able to connect with them on

Pokemon Go and Niantic have announced a new addition to the popular gaming app. By teaming up with Apple Health and Google Fit, the new feature, called Adventure Sync, will reward players for moving around whether they have the game open or not. This is a game changer for people

Let’s talk about bears. Huge, lumbering beasts that look cuddly and cute, but are also, pound for pound, one of the most deadly apex predators on the planet. They are big and they eat a lot. In Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve, they claim to have the largest population of

Currently, there are more than a million registered snowmobiles in the US, and over 600,000 in Canada. Though in many places, the snow won’t fly for at least another month, hundreds of thousands of dedicated riders are checking the weather and counting the days until they can finally let the

Though driving under the influence is never encouraged or acceptable, the state of California has just passed a bill that adds a little extra incentive to resist that urge to drive while intoxicated. In the new year, California will require mandatory ignition lock installation for convicted drunk drivers. Many states