Climbers have a long history of ‘fighting the system.’ Now they’re in a big disagreement with some conservationists and the federal government over proposed regulations in the wilderness.

The Colorado group hopes to draw greater attention to small businesses based in rural parts of the state.

The U.S. Bicycle Route System already had designated roads in Utah, Nevada and Arizona. Now it’s in Wyoming too.

A stifling heat wave in the Western U.S. has turned some of its most alluring nature trails deadly. And Utah's recent deaths add to an already tragic toll this summer. Here are some tips to keep safe.

Former National Geographic photographer details his struggles with mental health while climbing the world’s mountains

New research suggests that even minimal amounts of noise from recreation can trigger significant reactions in wildlife and that the type of activity doesn't necessarily make the biggest difference in the animals' response.

A new report commissioned by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable looks at current levels of federal support for the recreation economy. It identifies several challenges, like the dependence on fossil fuel taxation and expected declines in that stream, and ways to adequately support the outdoor recreation economy.

The rush, chaos and competition still defined the annual shed hunt, but vehicle registrations in Jackson were down by roughly half due to a new state law, prohibiting out-of-state residents for the opener.

The state's shed antler hunting season opened on May 1. The annual hunt in Jackson usually draws hundreds of vehicles from around the country. They come to search for antlers, which elk shed around this time every year. However, because of a new state law, only Wyoming residents can participate for the first week this year.

The organization Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail.