Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. "He who marvels at the beauty of ...

The nighttime winter sky often shimmers with piercing, icy-like starlight. This isn’t an optical illusion. In the Northern Hemisphere, during the winter season, the Earth’s orbit directs us toward the ...

It can be challenging to stay warm while camping in cold weather, but campers recommend this free, low-tech hack to heat up ...

For most winter campers, the best strategy is to wear lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing inside a well-rated sleeping bag ...

Elena, 32, just moved back to her hometown of Austin after a decade in New York City. Before leaving the northeast, her and her boyfriend did one last camping trip to Clarence Fahnestock State Park in ...

Winter camping isn’t for everyone — but for those who love it, that’s just one of its perks. A handful of Michigan state parks keep campgrounds and backcountry camping options open year-round, giving ...

About 150,000 people venture yearly into Minnesota's famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, one of the most visited wilderness areas in the nation. But a small number (around 3,400, or just more ...

The City of Homer is trying to kick out campers at an unofficial campsite on the Homer Spit. Police are telling people living in a parking lot beside the Seafarer’s Memorial to move to an official ...