Latest articles by Brian Metzler
Montana bear death: wilderness guide mauled by grizzly bear
The incident was the fifth fatal bear attack in the U.S. in the past nine months
Yellowstone reopening: America’s second-most-visited national park ready to open for summer
Yellowstone reopening: most attractions will be open and accessible, but services and lodging will be limited
Yosemite National Park's reservation system returning
Every park visitor will need to book ahead from May 21 to September 30 this year
Rocky Mountain National Park will require reservations this summer
The fourth most-visited park in the US is trying to reduce extreme congestion at peak times
Treasure hunter convicted for digging in Yellowstone National Park
Utah man was in search of Forrest Fenn’s hidden treasure chest
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail trail running shoe review: a well-designed shoe ideal for barefoot running
A barefoot beauty, that allows you to truly feel the trail you’re running on
Yosemite National Park braces for 2021
Fewer campgrounds, lodging and facilities available this spring and summer in the park’s phased re-opening
Why have tourists skipped a small Arizona town?
Remote city of Page trying to rebound from visitor drought
Delaware proposes National Park built over a highway
Officials, citizens are hoping to reunite neighborhoods with a new park
Amputee ultrarunner Dave Mackey completes Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim run
Former FKT holder returns to the Grand Canyon five years after his lower left leg was amputated, and runs rim to rim and back again
Gregory Citro/Juno 24 H20 hydration pack review
Gregory Citro/Juno 24 H20 is a pocket-rich hiking daypack with an exceptional hydration system and storage management
Hiking after dark: experimental night-time program hangs in the balance
California city considers whether to continue its night hiking program
Demand for backcountry camping permits creates registration frenzy
Clamor for permits at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park crashes system
Best running books: 21 brilliant reads for runners
When you’re recovering from hurling yourself about on the trails, pick up one of the best running books you can read
Full steam ahead on the Great Redwood Trail
Planning begins in earnest on North California’s Great Redwood Trail, the proposed hiking and biking trail would be the longest rails-to-trails route in U.S
Freak Arctic outbreak in Texas stuns thousands of turtles
More than 5,000 ‘cold-stunned’ green sea turtles have been rescued in Texas since February 12
Nike Wildhorse 6 trail running shoe review
Robust and versatile hardworking the Nike Wildhorse 6 trail running shoe perfectly blends performance and protection on tough and technical trails
“Chilling” National Park filming rules deemed unconstitutional
Judge rules that commercial filmmakers will no longer need permits in US National Parks
Erupting volcano in Hawaii could spark local tourism
The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island began erupting in December for the first time in more than two years
Hiking boomed in the US in 2020, says report
New data analysis shows a huge surge in hiking participation last year
Want to camp in a rented igloo? Colorado Parks and Wildlife can help
For $18 a night, you can camp in a temporary igloo
Missing hiker found near Grand Canyon after being lost for 7 weeks
Sixty-year-old Stephen Coleman, of Portland, Maine, had been hiking alone
“Pineapple Powder” falls on the mountains of Hawaii
Going hiking in Hawaii? Expect snow. The three highest volcano peaks in Hawaii have received measurable snowfall recently
