A bearded, venomous creature has emerged on the beaches of Corpus Christi. Prickly fireworms, also called bristle worms, washed up along the Texas Gulf Coast and beachgoers are on high alert. The National Park Services (NPS) described the bristles as tiny, needle-like spikes, each one filled with venom, according to FOX Weather. ‘NO NEED TO...
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Missing climber sought in Glacier National Park days after last being seen
The search for a missing climber at Glacier National Park is now on its fourth full day. Grant Marcuccio, 32, from Whitefish, Montana, was reported missing to park rangers on Sunday evening by people who were with him earlier in the day. “Marcuccio separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak,”...
Teen smashes state fishing record for tiger trout
A 13-year-old boy from Kemmerer, Wyoming, caught a tiger trout from the Viva Naughton Reservoir to break a state fishing record. Jaxon Krall reeled in the 12.77 pound fish that stretches 31.25 inches long and has a girth of 16.75 inches, according to a press release from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGFD). Krall...
10 'most fun' states in America: Did your favorite make this list?
A new study said these states are where Americans have the most fun —and some of the choices may be surprising. WalletHub, a personal finance company, looked at the 50 U.S. states across two key factors — “entertainment & recreation” and “nightlife” — to determine what made certain spots the most fun. Within each category,...
World's biggest spider comes from northern South America, can measure as large as a dinner plate
The Goliath birdeater’s massive size earns it the title of the world’s largest spider. The Goliath birdeater, or theraphosa blondi, if using the scientific name, is ranked the largest for its overall size and mass. The massive size can make these spiders very intimidating, but their venom is not lethal to humans, according to National...
Colorado ranchers call on officials to lethally remove wolves
Several Colorado livestock producers have sent letters to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Governor Jared Polis calling for wolves to be lethally removed. The ranchers are making the plea as they say wolves are preying on and killing their cattle while arguing that non-lethal methods are not effective. Twenty-four cattle and sheep have been...
Colorado home built into 200 million-year-old red rocks hits market, brings 'the outdoors in'
A unique home in Colorado has hit the real estate market —and it has some intriguing features. The home at 6619 Apache Place in Larkspur, Colorado, is about an hour south of the Denver capitol. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-family home — roughly 2,500 square feet in all — is currently listed for sale by the...
America's veterans and heroes get support through bold Mt. Kilimanjaro climb for charity
Marine Corps veteran and Warriors Heart executive director Michael O’Dell of Texas – along with others – took part in a recent bold adventure to raise money and awareness for important veterans’ and military responders’ support groups across America. “The beautiful thing about this expedition was that we’re in this same fight together – and...
'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles
While kayaking and snorkeling in La Jolla, California, a group spotted a very rare deep-sea fish that had died. The oarfish, also known as a “doomsday fish,” stretched 12 feet in length. Only 20 oarfish have been reported in California since 1901, according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. ANGLER CATCHES PREHISTORIC-LOOKING...
Could these exoskeleton 'powered pants' make outdoor activities easier in the future?
Do you wish you could hike with less exertion, muscle fatigue and joint discomfort? Your dreams might just be coming true. Skip, a start-up born from Google’s secretive X Labs, has partnered with outdoor clothing giant Arc’teryx to bring us the MO/GO, a high-tech exoskeleton disguised as rugged hiking pants. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS...









