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The 25-year-old had been climbing off-trail without safety equipment.

The trailblazers are out to prove that Windy City hikers can enjoy wild, long-distance routes too.

The state announced new efforts to fight the "catastrophic" environmental impacts of Mexican drug cartel marijuana operations.

An environmental group continues its fight to restore Yosemite National Park's Hetch Hetchy area to its natural state.

The New Zealand woman resorted to drastic measures after falling and breaking her pelvis.

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Members hope the system of nesting boxes will boost the population of the declining falcon.

Twenty-two-year-old fell while hiking with friends

The fatal encounter has some people extra-alert around North Bend's trails.

Verizon and T-Mobile will install wireless equipment at Paradise.

The 2018 Trust for Public Land's ParkScore report gives the Windy City high marks for investment and public access.

The Forest Service plans to remove a bridge granting access to the Pemigewasset Wilderness to preserve its wild character; hikers are split.

The animals were killed in separate incidents on northern Colorado's Highway 125.

Trail art or nuisance? We answer your questions about backcountry sculpture.

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The BLM plans to auction access to underground minerals within a mile of the national park.

Improve your balance and save your knees with the best trekking poles on the market.

With its added electrolytes, FKT could be your new post-workout brew.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

A man died in the Pisgah National Forest waterfall last Sunday, but currents have prevented officials from recovering his body.

Hunters will be able to kill a total of 22 bears.

All 5 were found quickly and were uninjured.

The Department of Environmental Conservation and the state parks will hold 11 free outdoor recreation events statewide.

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The remote mountain is also one of the Cascades' least-monitored volcanoes.

Homeowners in the area have fought to keep the beach private for years.

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An in-depth read on how online photos and beta might have contributed to last year's death toll on the Elk Range peak.

While thousands of people flock to U.S. national parks each year in hopes of seeing a bear, spotting one out in its element is just another day in the office for some employees.

Cyclists have been chased at least five times in recent weeks on the Tucson-area trail.

Parts of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests close today due to extreme fire risk.

The mountain bikers attacked this week near North Bend did almost everything right--except run.

It was the first death on the Yosemite National Park cables since 2011.

The 15-year-old threw firecrackers into the Columbia River Gorge last fall, starting the destructive blaze.

Officials think the body recovered outside the ski area is a man who disappeared last January.

Illegal swimmers face personal risk and could pollute the water supply.

Conde Nast Traveler's new list highlights the 50 most scenic spots across the U.S.

Peru’s Cordillera Blanca contains more than 880 alpine tarns, but one stands out among the rest.

America’s next long trail should cross the Great Plains, says the path’s pioneer, Steve Myers. Will hikers share his vision?

Snag a this tried-and-true stove for a steal this week.

The pair activated a personal locator beacon after getting stranded in deep snow.

The $550 million plan isn't likely to be funded anytime soon.

Crews plan to clear the highway as far as Summit Lake.

Cut weight, not comfort, with the year's best new lightweight packs.

Big or small, your tent is your home in the backcountry. Get the perfect one with these picks from the experts at BACKPACKER.

A native plant expert's picks for where to spot lupine, violets, trillium, and more.

A man and woman were taken to the hospital after suffering head wounds last week.

Sonja Brooks, a 32-year-old from Seattle, was killed while mountain biking near North Bend last Saturday.

The Tucson-area park is currently open only for day use.

Play in the parks fee-free on June 2, 9, and 10.

After a 30-year career managing an Alaskan wildlife sanctuary, Larry Aumiller's advice for keeping bears and people safe seems unconventional: get used to each other. Can he convince a society that still sees itself as the top of the food chain?

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

Elementary school- through college-aged students explore local parks and take field trips as part of the coalition project.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

Officials will consider drought and wind conditions when they decide which zones to close.

The Sierra Club's annual legislative roundup found little success on conservation or water issues.

There are many kinds of bears in the world. Which matches your personality? Take our quiz and find out.

Wildlife officials trying to eradicate the destructive invasive rodent are struggling to keep up.

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A wildlife official euthanized the big cat after it was injured by a car on Santa Rosa Creek Road.

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After a lifetime plumbing the backcountry of the Southwest, David Roberts finds himself face to face with mysteries past and present.

Explore Alaska's bear HQ with the best viewing sites and remote backpacking routes.

Adams County asked Xcel Energy to clear its riverfront land between I-270 and I-76.

Officials spread a sticky bacterium in an attempt to control the invasive bug.

A California Highway Patrol helicopter whisked a 53-year-old Pleasant Hill woman to safety after a fall.

About 20 bites have already been reported statewide this season, with even more incidents likely.

A hiker and a mountain climber fell to their deaths in separate incidents in early May.

Neighbors and coworkers said the man had been "acting differently" before his hiking trip.

Testing discovered unacceptable levels of lead Chicago's tap water at hundreds of sites.