Outdoors

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

In some states, it's a thrilling summer pastime, while in others, it’s strictly off-limits. What drives this wave of hand fishing?

A sunny garden can hide some serious dangers – just wait until you hear about the wild parsnip and its sneaky, toxic charm.

Seeing red painted on a tree while hiking in the woods should lead to immediate concerns about your chosen route.

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can cause intense pain and irritation.

A recent popular theory has people rethinking how they sit in Adirondack chairs.

Ready for a day fishing, but not sure where to go? This guide should help.

Duck hunters are stepping up their duck blind game by adding full kitchens, TVs and even couches.

One state should be more worried than others when the snakes are more active this year.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

The free class takes about an hour to complete, and is open to anyone who registers.