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Over 50s Say They’ve Become More Daring –Trying Skiing, Skydiving, Marathons, and Even Getting a Tattoo
A new survey revealed that seniors are becoming more daring with their hobbies and interests—adding marathons, hang-gliding—and even getting a tattoo—to their bucket list.
The...
Blind Ex-Soldier Sets World Record for Downhill Speed Skiing
In the category of "you can do anything you set your heart to," comes this world record: A former soldier who lost his sight...
Good News in History, January 19
95 years ago today, Acadia National Park was established in Maine. A rather small park, but nevertheless beloved by Mainers and New Englanders alike,...
Bumper Snowfall to Start Early Ski Season in Europe: ‘One of the best starts I can remember’
Last week, ski resorts from the French Alps right the way down to the Dolomites are reporting over 3 feet, or a meter of...
Good News in History, July 29
Happy 70th birthday to one of the greatest American documentarians, Ken Burns. His gargantuan resume of deep dives into uniquely American topics has stirred...
Good News in History, June 23
136 years ago today, The Rocky Mountains Park Act passed Canadian parliament, establishing Banff National Park, the nation's largest and most famous park. It...
Survey Reveals Americans are Retiring Earlier Than They’d Expected
Americans are retiring earlier than they'd expected—that's according to a new survey of 2,000 retirees.
The poll found that, on average, people initially expected to...
Man Lands Dream Job After Skydiving with Sign Asking for Work–New Employer Offers a Job the Same Way
In the ultimate pump-up story, a daredevil job seeker landed a new position after jumping out of a plane with a cardboard sign asking...
Dramatic Moment Skier Rescued a Snowboarder Who Was Buried Head First in Snow and Running Out of Air (Watch)
A hero skier saved the life of a snowboarder completely buried head-first in a massive snow drift.
Francis Zuber was maneuvering around the tops of...
All 10 People Feared Missing in Alpine Avalanche Found Alive After Scary Viral Video—WATCH
While many were enjoying their Christmas holiday, 10 skiers in Austria were feared dead after a video went viral of an avalanche overtaking them...
Off-Duty EMT Rescuer Spends Day Keeping Skier Alive After Avalanche
An EMT continued his heroic work into his day off, when during a ski trip he located a man buried by an avalanche, dug...
Adventurous Play Helps Boosts Children’s Mental Health, Research Says
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to...
Latest Science Shows How to Reduce Loneliness
Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness. A new Penn State study demonstrated that...
Watch Breathtaking Alpine Ski Run Through Forest, Ice Cave, and Rooftops By Extreme Free-Skier
The word 'extreme' doesn't go as far as a thrown snowball to describe Red Bull's latest dip into extreme sports filmmaking. Markus Eder's The...
A Town Near Rome is Selling Old Homes for $1, a Trend Across Italy in Many Beautiful Villages
If you're the mayor of a rustic 800 year-old town with just 1,000 people, how can you stop the town from fading away as...
These Beautiful Italian Towns Will Pay You to Move There if You Work Remotely
As the COVID-19 malaise slowly lifts around the world, governments are looking for quick and innovative ways to kickstart their travel industries.
Portugal is building...
Becoming a Part-time Mermaid is a Big Trend in China – It’s as Difficult as it is Lovely
Is it really any surprise that the world's largest scuba diver training organization is instructing a new generation of freedivers in the art and...
The Adventure Stories in This Non-Fiction Children’s Book are the Perfect Confidence Boost for Kids
When I was a kid, in truth I was a bit of a scaredy cat. The ‘adventurer’ in my family has always been my big...
Dreading a Dark Winter Lockdown? Think Like a Norwegian
At the beginning of the pandemic in Europe and North America, experts feared that if cases weren't under control or if a vaccine wasn't...
He Designed a Mountain Bike to Bring Adventure Back to People With Disabilities – Like Himself
When a snowboarding accident resulting in a spinal injury sidelined him from his beloved outdoor pursuits, Christian Bagg was determined to climb back up...