Outdoor Activities : Discovery Channel

The Scavenger Dash: Part Adventure Race, Part Scavenger Hunt, All Kinds of Fun

Posted by Derek Markham Wed May 16, 2012 06:15 PM ET | 0

Want a new way to see the city? Try a Scavenger Dash, where teams adventure through the urban environment, traveling on foot or via public transit to a series of checkpoints and challenges. “At the beginning of the race, ... Read more

Woman Riding a Toilet Sets New Speed Record (Video)

Posted by Alexander Davies Fri May 4, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

If you’ve ever wished someone on the toilet would hurry up, you’ll love Jolene Van Vugt. The newly crowned “Porcelain Princess” from Ontario set a new Guinness World Record this week: fastest speed on a motorized toilet. On... Read more

Spend Your Bachelor Party Crushing Cars in a Tank

Posted by Alexander Davies Wed May 2, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

There’s something that seems so incredibly satisfying and fun about driving a tank. The raw power is gloriously expressed by driving over- and crushing the heck out of- a helpless, puny car. That’s the glee packaged and sold by ... Read more

Fitpacking: Skip the Gym and Take a Hike

Posted by Eric Rogell Thu Apr 26, 2012 01:02 PM ET | 0

You’ve decided you need to get in shape. You could choose to go to the gym, and sweat behind four walls with a bunch of other guys, grunting and throwing weights around in the stale air. READ MORE: Spectacular ... Read more

Men Convicted for Making Deadly “Hunger Games”-like Booby Traps in the Woods

Posted by Erik Trinidad Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:39 AM ET | 0

In a story that sounds like it was inspired by The Hunger Games, two men have been arrested for creating potentially fatal booby traps in the woods, on a popular hiking trail in Provo Canyon, Utah. READ MORE: The ... Read more

Spring Gear Guides: The Best Stuff for Hiking, Running, and More

Posted by Alexander Davies Mon Apr 2, 2012 05:01 PM ET | 0

Now that winter is finally gone, it’s time to get outside again. As spring kicks off and we head into summer, it may be time to pick up some fresh gear to make your adventures this year better than ... Read more

Enjoy a Hike From a Dog’s Perspective

Posted by David DeFranza Fri Mar 23, 2012 07:30 AM ET | 0

It’s not uncommon to see dogs trotting up popular hiking trails, seemingly unconcerned with the uneven terrain. It’s not until recently, however, that humans have been able to get a dog’s eye view of those same trails. YouTube user... Read more

4th Grade Girl Ski Jumps 65-Meter for the First Time!

Posted by Jerry James Stone Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:27 AM ET | 0

Running the 65-meter might not be a big deal for some of you but I am pretty sure I never would have done this in 4th grade. The best part about this video is hearing the girl’s monologue. Kudos ... Read more

Snowboarding Opossum Takes to the Slopes (Video)

Posted by Erik Trinidad Wed Mar 14, 2012 09:54 AM ET | 0

With the upcoming series Frozen Planet, penguins may be all the rage this month here at Discovery, but one animal not known for playing in the snow wants to make it known that he can really ride. I’m referring ... Read more

Artist Creates Massive “Crop Circles” in Snow (No Aliens Required)

Posted by Jerry James Stone Thu Mar 1, 2012 12:23 PM ET | 0

If you are lucky enough to find some decent snow this winter, you might want to recreate these amazing Snow Drawings done by Sonja Hinrichsen. Done in freshly fallen snow, the “crop circles” were done over many days. “These ... Read more

2,000 Dolphins Come Together for a “Splash Mob” (Video)

Posted by Erik Trinidad Mon Feb 27, 2012 03:03 PM ET | 0

What do you get when thousands of dolphins come together and swim en masse? You have a pretty awesome “splash mob.” That’s just what happened recently in this find from io9, where an estimated 2,000 dolphins stampeded in front ... Read more

DIY Winter Adventure: 7 Sports You Didn’t Know You Could Play in the Snow

Posted by Alexander Davies Tue Feb 7, 2012 01:03 PM ET | 0

Had enough of being trapped indoors this winter? Get outside with our DIY Winter Adventure series. As tempting as it is to spend the winter months holed up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate, there are ... Read more

Sun Meets Snow in the World’s First Ski Lift Powered by A Chain of Solar Panels

Posted by Erik Trinidad Thu Feb 2, 2012 05:10 PM ET | 0

In the tiny mountain village of Tenna, Switzerland, big green ideas have been introduced. This tiny Swiss town with a population of about 110 inhabitants is now home of the world’s first ski lift powered by a chain of ... Read more

People Seen Flying Around New York — Caught on Video!

Posted by Erik Trinidad Tue Jan 31, 2012 09:30 AM ET | 0

New York City has been the backdrop of many a superhero movie, with actors flying amongst skyscrapers by way of green screens and other special effects. But during this unseasonably mild winter, the city skyline was graced with the ... Read more

Listen Up, Snow Lovers: Here’s the Best Podcast You’ve Never Heard of

Posted by Stephanie Pearson Mon Jan 23, 2012 07:35 AM ET | 0

Skiers, snowboarders, snow lovers, and the one billion people on the planet who depend on seasonal snowpack for their water supply will want to listen to this new podcast, Researching Snow: More Than Just Hitting the Slopes, which was ... Read more