It’s been a strange week for the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers. First, the Steelers re-signed former Pittsburgh outside linebacker Markus Golden. This seemed to be the missing piece of the puzzle for depth as an edge rusher. Then just days later, Golden retires. What? So now, rather than having everything the Steelers need at outside linebacker, they are back to square one, right? Maybe not. The team’s first preseason game was Friday night and while the Steelers lost to the Hous...| Outdoors Wire
Over the last few years, Greenville, South Carolina has ranked on lists of the best places to live. This walkable, family-friendly town is in the state’s northwest corner, also known as “Upcountry.” When you visit, you’ll be at an elevation of 984 feet in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. This means you’ll have lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation in and around this town of about 73,000. When I s...| Outdoors Wire
One of the West’s most prolific archeological sites is surprisingly accessible. Pictograph Cave State Park is right outside of Billings, Montana. It’s famous for pictographs inside caves and for a phenomenal dig in the 1930s that revealed more than 30,000 artifacts. “That really put it on the map of archeology in the West,” said Richard Tooke, the park’s ranger/manager/chief cook and bottle washer. The 23-acre park includes three caves and is located about seven miles south of Billi...| Outdoors Wire
I sit on a rock in an artificial lagoon, watching workers feed rays. “One for Pinky!” a worker calls as she throws a fish to a large pink whipray. Another woman notes the treat on a clipboard. There’s only one pink whipray in the lagoon, but I’m really impressed when the keepers can tell the five spotted eagle rays apart. These tropical rays can reach 10 feet wide and 16 feet long. Despite looking pretty flat, they tip the scales at more than 500 pounds. Here, the biggest eagle ray we...| Outdoors Wire
“Among the Living: Where You Belong” is one of the heaviest books I’ve ever picked up. This is not a vacation read — it’s a serious photo book you’ll want to display on your coffee table for years, thumbing through and sharing with wildlife-loving visitors. Photographer Guadalupe Laiz shares six years of traveling in Africa to capture intimate portraits of endangered animals. Laiz is firmly allied with the elephants, lions, and rhinos. The book is dedicated to “the innumerable s...| Outdoors Wire
On June 19, communities throughout the United States celebrate Juneteenth. While the federal government officially recognized the holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has a history dating back to 1866. The holiday honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, and celebrations range from parades to historical reenactments in national parks. This year, you can also celebrate Juneteenth by visiting one of America’s stunning national parks for free. The National Park Servic...| Outdoors Wire
The 2024 European Athletics Championships have wrapped up, and it’s time to review which runners won. This year, the Championships took place in Italy. Athletes converged on Rome to compete in everything from 5000m races to shot put and high jump. Events began on June 7 and wrapped up on June 12. According to the European Athletics Championships website, “An astonishing 15 championship records fell across the 47 events in Roma 2024.” Italy’s team of athletes took home 24 total medals,...| Outdoors Wire
While I was visiting Greenville, South Carolina, I took an unofficial poll. The results were unanimous: my sources told me Lake Jocassee is the state’s prettiest lake. The 7,565-acre lake is 42 miles northwest of Greenville in Devil’s Fork State Park. People visit the park to swim, fish, kayak, hike, camp, and even scuba dive. Learn all about Lake Jocassee and Devil’s Fork State Park in the guide below. And if you’re a runner who plans to be in Greenville next May, see how you can get...| Outdoors Wire
If you want to see all the natural wonders, adorable animals, and stunning sights at Yellowstone National Park, you’ll probably need to plan for more than a single day’s visit. So, where can you rest your head at night after a day of exploring the region? When it comes to places to stay near the park, visitors will find traditional campgrounds, backcountry camping, cozy lodges, and even cabins to choose from. Today, let’s explore some of these Yellowstone National Park lodging options. ...| Outdoors Wire
