Outdoor Revival / Clare Fitzgerald

Outdoor Revival

I joined Hive Media Group's Timera portfolio as a Writer in May 2021, and have since been promoted to Editor. One of the websites I contribute to is Outdoor Revival, which covers everything from unique outdoor experiences to the natural wonders of the world.

A full list of articles can be found on my author's page.

Outdoor Revival • 30th August 2022

Last Surviving Member of His Tribe, Brazil's 'Man of the Hole' Dies

The last living member of an uncontacted tribe in the Brazilian Amazon has passed away. Nickamed the “Man of the Hole,” he was the only one to survive the years of violence his group contended with, and his struggles and life highlight the continued threats faced by the Brazil’s Indigenous population.

Outdoor Revival • 29th August 2022

The Marine Mammal That Inspired Ancient Legends Of Mermaids Deemed 'Functionally Extinct' Off China's Coast

The dugong, a species of sea cow that’s said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids, has been declared “functionally extinct” in China’s coastal waters. The creature, which roams the waters of the Indo-West Pacific, began seeing a significant decrease in its population in the mid-1970s.

Outdoor Revival • 22nd August 2022

How Did This Indonesian Teen Survive Being Adrift At Sea for 49 Days?

For those who frequent the sea, one of their biggest fears is being stranded without any food or water. In Indonesia, it’s actually the job for some to be moored offshore for months at a time. These workers reside in fish traps known as rompongs and receive supplies on a weekly basis.

Outdoor Revival • 9th August 2022

Climate Change Is Producing More Female Sea Turtles Than Males - Here's Why

Increasing reports out of Florida have revealed that the majority of new sea turtles hatching on the state’s beaches are female. For many, this has highlighted the continued effects of climate change on the planet, particularly when it comes to sea creatures.

Outdoor Revival • 4th August 2022

Tourists Flock to Iceland's Fagradalsfjall Volcano Following Eruption

On August 3, 2022, Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted, sending lava spewing across the ground near the country’s Keflavik International Airport. Despite officials warning tourists and residents to stay away from the area, people have been flocking to the site to snap pictures and take selfies.

Outdoor Revival • 29th July 2022

No One Knows Which Country This Mountain Lodge Belongs To

In the snowy Alps between the Swiss canton of Zermatt and the Italian town of Cervinia sits the Rifugio Guide del Cervino. Positioned near the peak of the Testa Grigia, the mountain lodge is popular with skiers and snow sport enthusiasts.

Outdoor Revival • 25th July 2022

This Taiwanese Trail Has Been Named the World's First 'Certified Quiet Hiking Trail'

It’s official: Taiwan is home to the world’s first “certified quiet hiking trail.” The international nonprofit organization Quiet Parks International (QPI) gave the trail the designation during a ceremony on July 18, 2022 – World Listening Day.

Outdoor Revival • 25th July 2022

Euthanizing of Freya the Sunbathing Walrus Sparks Outrage from Marine Biologists, Online Users

The Norwegian government has announced that Freya, the 1,500-pound walrus seen lounging around Frognerkilen bay over the past few weeks, has been euthanized. The decision was made over concerns the public was not listening to calls to steer clear of the marine mammal, for their own safety.

Outdoor Revival • 13th July 2022

US Tourist Falls Into Mount Vesuvius - and Lives!

A 23-year-old tourist from Baltimore, Maryland was rescued after falling into the crater at Mount Vesuvius, in Italy, over the weekend of July 9-10, 2022. According to local authorities, the man, identified by NBC News as Philip Carroll, fell while trying to retrieve his cellphone, which had fallen into the famed volcano.