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It seems as if outdoor gear technology is evolving at around the same pace as the opportunities for athletic racing events are expanding. This is great news for outdoor adventurers and athletes, and whether we’re just casual trail joggers or competitive mud runners, it’s exciting to try out new gear designed especially for our sport of choice.

By Heather Crowley

The American black bear (Ursus americanus) lives throughout much of the continent, including northern Canada and Alaska, the Lower 48, and south into Mexico.

While seeing a bear is often the highlight of a visit to the park it's important to follow bear safety tips provided by the parks. Bears are usually predictable, but each has an individual temperament. Knowledge of bear behavior can reduce your chance of an unpleasant encounter.

By Heather Crowley

Mark your calendar for a date with your favorite trail! June 1, 2013, is American Hiking Society's National Trails Day®—the country's largest celebration of trails.

The highlight of many park vacations is often a wildlife sighting. Here's a guide for identifying the type of bear you've spotted.

On September 3, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act.

Why does so much mystery surround the narwhal and its tusk?

Nicknamed “unicorn of the sea,” male narwhals possess a peculiar nine-foot-long tusk. Protruding out of the left side of its face, the tusk is made of ivory, a commodity once traded across the globe. Today, it is illegal in much of the world to sell ivory. The tusk and its uses are the subject of story and mysticism alike.

Yes, narwhals are real. Glad we’ve gotten that out of the way.