Outdoor Fun

While training for a 50-mile ultramarathon, I signed up for my first 12-hour endurance race. Here are 5 of my ultra-running takeaways - helpful for newbies.

I live in a hurricane evacuation zone, so I went to a hurricane shelter. Here's what I've learned firsthand about staying at an emergency shelter.

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The outer layer of our atmosphere (the exosphere) is a mysterious place between the atmosphere & outer space. See how high up it is & how scientists tell where outer space begins.

The 3 Jeep Wrangler models are: Jeep Wrangler Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon. See which one is best for you based on engine, interior, and offroad capabilities.

You don't have to own (or rent) an RV to enjoy RVing! As an RV transport driver you earn money by driving RVs from the manufacturing plant to RV dealers across the country.

Everything you need to plan a Northern Lights trip - where to see Aurora Borealis in the US, best time of year & time of day to see the Northern Lights, and best apps & sites to stay up-to-date with the Aurora Borealis lights near you.

Looking for an RV checklist? These are the best RV checklists for full-time RVers, part-time RVers, RV renters - anyone with a camper, trailer, or motorhome

Learn how to predict rain by looking for natural signs. Our guide shows you how to read the clouds and sky to tell if it's going to rain today.

A Weehoo bike trailer gives your child an open-air experience while cycling. Here's my review, how to install it, how to find the best deal on a used Weehoo trailer.

Atmospheric rivers are narrow streams of moisture in the atmosphere that can cause prolonged periods of heavy rain or snow.

Pineapple Express is the whimsical, nontechnical name of one of the most famous atmospheric rivers on the planet! Everything you want to know

Bomb cyclones are rapidly intensifying storms that can cause great destruction.

Wondering what a bomb cyclone is and why you're hearing more about bomb cyclones these days? Everything you want to know about this winter weather storm phenomenon.

Space hurricanes are a kind of aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, that occur closer to the North Pole and pour huge amounts of electrons into the upper atmosphere of the Earth.

A space hurricane is a type of aurora borealis (Northern Lights). Space hurricanes are cyclone-like auroras in the sky. Here's everything you want to know!

Wave clouds are unique & rare cloud formations in the shape of breaking ocean waves as seen from the side. Here's why and how Kelvin-Helmholtz wave clouds form. (And the best places to see them!)

Fun DIY Halloween costume ideas for a weatherman (or a weatherman wannabee). Simple Weather costume ideas for kids & adults with photos & tutorials to make weather costumes yourself.

7 things that I've done myself to make the most of limited storage space in an RV. How to create an extra closet, store more food, and access things quickly

See how to solve a number of RV refrigerator repair issues yourself, online repair manuals for Dometic & Norcold refrigerators, and when to replace instead of repair an RV refrigerator.

Whether you have an onboard RV generator or a portable RV generator, here are some helpful tips and tricks to help you get more power for RVing.

What is the effect of climate change on fall colors? Does climate change mean no more autumn? Here's everything you want to know about climate change and fall foliage!