The internet is full of claims of cougar sightings, but identifying a mountain lion isn’t always easy. Here’s what an expert had to say.

Knowing how to handle a mountain lion in the wild is an essential skill to keep hikers safe. See what Bear Grylls recommends.

Are scorpions as scary as they look? Maybe not, with a couple exceptions. Lauren Esposito sorts scorpion myths from scorpion truths.

In 2022, Jack “Quadzilla” Jones accomplished The Calendar Year Triple Crown, a rare hiking feat. We talked to him about the experience.

Your chances of being a shark attack victim are low, but never zero. Here are Bear Grylls’ tips on staying safe in shark infested waters.

A new list details the worst bug stings in North America. Here’s the insects you’ll want to avoid with advice from experts.

A Park Ranger shares what it’s like to spend a day in the life and answers the question of what do park rangers do.

A hiker in GSMNP captured video of a black bear aggressively following them, and it serves as a reminder for bear safety.

Bear Grylls became well-known for Man vs. Wild, but this wasn’t his first time on the small screen. His first appearance on a TV show was actually Escape to the Legion, which was broadcast in March 2005. The series showed what it was like to go through basic training inside the French Foreign Legion.  Bear [...]

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