Matthew Wilson

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

If you're looking for a European vacation unlike any other, consider skipping the museums and hitting the trails instead. That's what expert and author Rick Stevens recommends anyway. Speaking with Outside Online, Stevens explains why he recommends going into the great outdoors. Stevens said that he enjoys the scenery and beauty they bring along with the exercise. He explained, "In September 2021, I went on a six-day, sixty-mile trek on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

A runner had a close brush with death after falling more than 200 feet off a cliff during a mountain running race last year. The runner is lucky to be alive. Last July, 22-year-old Stuart Terrill took a tumble while running at the 2024 USA Track and Field Mountain Running Championships at Hidden Peak at Snowbird ski resort. The Salt Lake City race almost proved deadly. While trying to pass a competitor, the runner lost his footing and took a tumble towards a cliff.

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Turns out sharks aren't the only thing that you have to worry about in the water. Fish can bite too, and the results can be just as chaotic. Take this possible barracuda attack for instance. I say possible because authorities haven't confirmed that it was indeed the fish that committed the crime. Innocent until proven guilty even in the animal kingdom and all that jazz. But take a look at the image above, and tell me that you want to tango with this fish.

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

Authorities have a mystery on their hands. A boat recently washed to shore in the Caribbean, containing 11 dead bodies. Everyone on board the small watercraft was deceased. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force issued a statement about the incident on May 26. They revealed that the boat floated to "the vicinity of Little Bay, Cherry Hill, on the island of Canouan." Upon further investigation, they discovered a real horror show.

1 week ago | wideopenspaces.com | Matthew Wilson

There's nothing quite like a father's love. A dad made the ultimate sacrifice to save his son after he fell into a river in Texas during a Memorial Day fishing trip. The 41-year-old and his 13-year-old son were enjoying some bonding time. But that quickly turned to tragedy. According to CBS affiliate KXII, the 13-year-old boy fell into the Red River while fishing. Without hesitation, his dad dove in to save him. Fortunately, the man was able to save his son.