Mushrooms are truly fascinating and are a diverse group of organisms, used for centuries as a source of food and medicine. While many wild mushrooms are safe to eat and can be a delicious addition to your meals, some species can be toxic or even deadly if ingested. We spoke to two mushroom foraging experts, [...]
Mountaineering is a sport that has been around for centuries, but not everyone is cut out for scaling steep peaks with ropes and technical equipment. For those keen to experience the thrill of hiking up to the highest points on earth, some mountains can be climbed with no technical skills needed. These nine stunning peaks [...]
Want to get away for the weekend? Duh. Haven’t been camping in a while? Perfect. Get your gear ready because we’re leaving the big city for a few days. No need to stress about where to go either: We made a list of 25 great campgrounds within two hours of Denver, Colorado, so all you [...]
Whether you’re looking to go camping soon or in the next year, you needn’t make the four-hour drive to the Boundary Waters to find a quality place to sleep under the starts. There are tons of camping options within just two hours of Minneapolis for vacationing out of or near your car. With destinations so [...]
Studded with more than 50 mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet (known as “14ers”), there’s no doubt about it—Colorado is a hiker’s paradise. But the Centennial State’s other spectacular trails are worth the trip, too. From otherworldly red rock formations and blossoming wildflower fields to ancient river canyons and serene pine tree forests, here are the [...]
Here’s something that’ll get you chirping: A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology found that dedicating just 10% of farmland to birds (think: adding cute lil’ bird gardens to the corner of a field) can bring bird populations soaring back to life. The study started as an effort to find simple ways [...]
Strap in, folks: We’re about to take your giraffe knowledge to new heights. A new study by veterinary scholars Lynette Hart and Benjamin Hart revealed some surprising findings about the intricacies of giraffe sex. Spoiler alert: it’s way weirder than we expected. And it involves airborne pee. Apparently, male giraffes need to investigate female giraffes’ [...]
A large bison at Parc Oméga, a wildlife park in western Quebec, had a startling encounter with visitors when it got its head stuck in an open car window. The hilarious incident, which took place in 2021, shocked park visitors and staff alike. According to Leonardo Heizer, a visitor at the park who captured the [...]
If you’re lost in the mountains, jungle or other terrain, you might be surrounded by potential food sources from plants. But, of course, not everything is safe to consume. Identification is key. But if you don’t know the safe plants around you, Bear recommends doing a multi-step “food safety test.” It must be done methodically [...]
