Sporting

Sporting

Hunting the Storied Goose Fields of Easton, Maryland

A three-generations-strong hunt pays tribute to a place where waterfowling still reigns

Land & Conservation

Only in the South: Seven Rare Livestock Breeds With Roots in the Region

These barnyard animals are bred to survive in the South

The Wild South

The Get Outside Gift Guide

The perfect boots, boat goodies, an innovative shotgun holster, and more great ideas for hunters, anglers, and outdoors lovers

Land & Conservation

The Famed Ocean Liner SS United States Is About to Become the World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The ship has carried the likes of Truman, Eisenhower, Marilyn Monroe…and now will become a refuge for a marine life and a spectacular dive site off the coast of Destin, Florida

A field of Christmas trees at Wishon Evergreens in Sparta, North Carolina.

Land & Conservation

Five Christmas Tree Farms to Support in North Carolina

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, farms are still welcoming guests and churning out Fraser firs

Land & Conservation

Feral Emus Named Thelma and Louise Are on the Loose in South Carolina

“I guess the other one said, ‘Hell yeah, if she can do it, I can do it’”

An illustration of a dog in bed with a woman and a man standing beside the dog. The dog is reading and having a plate of cookies

Good Dog

John Grisham Queues Up for Canine Questions

In an exclusive (possibly imagined) interview, the real top dog in the Grisham household emerges

Sporting Scene

New Genetic Studies Reveal that Wild Ducks Are Getting Watered Down

Wild mallards may face future peril if crossbreeding with game-farm greenheads continues

Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Virginia

Hurricane Helene

The State of the Appalachian Trail in the Wake of Helene

Almost two months after the hurricane, ATC president Sandi Marra discusses the long road to recovery and shares ways to help

Four baby sea turtles move toward the ocean on a beach

Land & Conservation

Sea Turtles Set a Record in a Hurricane-Filled Year

It’s been a good season for nesting, but storms brought extra challenges for hatchlings

Land & Conservation

This Is Hardly the First Time Monkeys Have Gone Missing

The latest saga in South Carolina is part of long tradition of AWOL primates, many of whom are never found

The Wild South

Duck Season Preview: What Hunters Can Expect

Green-winged teal are up, and some other species also saw increases. But it’s a mixed bag as waterfowlers prepare to head into the blinds.

Loggerhead Turtles climb out of their nest and race towards the ocean.

Land & Conservation

Step Inside the Secret Florida Keys with a New Photo Book

A blue crab scuttles across the ocean floor. A baby sea turtle faces a wall of predators. Photographer Ian Wilson-Navarro shows Dry Tortugas National Park as it’s never been seen before.