outdoors

To celebrate the release of GoPro’s HERO11 Black Mini, 7NEWS.com.au was invited to the Blue Mountains to put the HERO11 family to the test.The trip involved testing the HERO11’s capabilities in extreme environments including off-road biking…

Only a winding, hour-long drive north of San Francisco, West Marin is a place apart from the rest of the busy Bay Area – dreamy, wild and blessed with a rich agrarian tradition. Long ago, fearing the perils of suburban sprawl, the region…

Outdoor dining experiences in the form of igloos, yurts, greenhouses—even a Hobbit House—are everywhere these days. What started as a socially-distant restaurant trend during the pandemic is still very much alive and well, offering diners…

OAKLAND — The annual spectacle involving tens of thousands of ladybugs, or a loveliness, converging near two specific trails in Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is underway now through mid-February. These ladybugs from the Bay Area lowlands…

The humble Canada goose is many things: It’s one of the birds a person in North America is most likely to encounter while walking or hiking. It’s also a triumph of wildlife conservation and a species that can be an entry point for…

Being outdoors in warm or humid weather and not hearing swatting and people complaining about mosquitos is quite rare. No matter whether you are wearing full sleeves or have a repellent coil burning somewhere, is it always you, who ends up…

Mention Augusta, Georgia, and thoughts immediately leap to the Masters Tournament. After all, this small town charmer on the banks of the Savannah River has been home to the famous golf tournament for nearly 90 years. But Augusta is also…

The legendary naturalist’s famous quote might nudge wannabe hikers up the trail, while others are perfectly content to indulge in some pampering when visiting the historic Alderbrook Resort on Washington state’s Hood Canal. Let’s take a…

For those willing to brave the cold, winter hiking can be a glorious experience. Snow settles on the landscape, covering everything in a glistening white and dampening sounds to create a rarely-heard silence—pretty picture, right? But it…

Contrary to popular belief, footwork is just as important in rock climbing as upper body strength, so you'd better have a good pair of shoes. The best climbing shoes for you will depend on your experience level, your foot shape, and the…