Alex Murphy is the trending producer for Outdoors.com. He focuses on unique stories, videos and news from the outdoor space. He has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years. You can contact him at alex.murphy@outdoors.com.
Is the summer heat keeping you from getting outside? You’re not alone. We’re seeing record-breaking temperatures around the world. So if you’re looking to hike, maybe it’s time you head north. Pack your bags (including a jacket) to head to the U.S.’s Last Frontier State. Here’s a look at Alaska’s eight national parks ranked from [...]
The Tour de France is underway, but there’s still plenty of time to join in and watch the world’s most famous cycling race.
Two new videos from the Florida Panhandle show some scary moments at the beach. The WEAR, the ABC-affiliate in Pensacola, Florida, posted the videos after viewers shared them. The first video came from Perdido Key Beach on Monday. In the scene, you can hear people screaming as they head out of the water to the [...]
Officials say the new trend of replacing fireworks with drones is more sustainable and helps reduce the risks of wildfires.Â
Sad news for conservationists as the oldest known wild red wolf has died. According to the most recent update from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the wolf known as 1743F was 14-years-old. The wolf lived in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, outside the Outer Banks in northeast North Carolina. This habitat and the surrounding [...]
The long holiday weekend is proving to be a headache for visitors to some National Parks. Parking in Yosemite closed this morning at 8:21 a.m. Similar scenes played out this past weekend and have been an issue for the last few weeks. A recent viral video showed backed-up traffic, making the Yosemite Valley look more [...]
When you think of a classroom, it’s easy to imagine four walls painted yellow, hard plastic chairs and overhead fluorescent lighting. The setup has been a standard for years, but what if it’s time for something more natural? “I really believe children learn naturally, and they are at their best when learning in a nature-based [...]
Tommy Caldwell continues to be one of the faces of rock climbing while also advocating for sustainability, and he isn’t slowing down.
The wildlife isn’t causing trouble in the parks. Here’s a look at what guests to should remember when spending time outdoors.
Greg LeMond has quite a legacy in the cycling world. His company is building lightweight e-bikes that bring the sport he loves to the masses.
