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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.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife identified two people who chased and fed moose through social posts.

Mix up your bear calls with our expert suggestions.

If you’ve experienced one slot, odds are good you’ll be back for more. Use these picks from Steve Howe, owner of Redrock Adventure Guides in Torrey, Utah, to stay safe and mobile in the Southwest’s iconic canyons.

Our intrepid Los Angeles scout tests himself against firestarting skills tests, battles of wits, and a very real-feeling fake war zone in the U.S.’s first installment of the trail run/obstacle course/survival skills competition.

Illness cases have doubled since 2004, with New England states seeing a big chunk of the increase.

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Someone has been removing large rocks from the Lion's Lair Trail.

The 5-year-old girl is in good condition after a black bear tried to drag her out of her yard.

The new property is on the Chicago River's North Branch Canal and about a quarter mile from the company's Goose Island location.

Biologists warn pet owners to be extra-careful in May and June, when coyotes get territorial.

Use seasonal clues to clinch bear sightings (or avoid encounters altogether).

Our resident bruin answers all your questions in 'Ask A Bear.'

Lanierland and Matt Community Parks opened brand-new paths this month.

Biologists confirmed the rare mammal's return to the area south of I-90 after being extirpated in the early 1900s.

Wildlife experts warned people to look out for the snakes emerging from winter dens after two people were bitten near Colorado Springs.

The Raging River State Forest network near Tiger Mountain will debut 17 miles of trail, most of it singletrack.

Killer grizzlies and cuddly teddies make for good movie fodder, but are they accurate? Our scout goes on a cinematic journey to find out.

In the Polar Bear Capital of the World, where encounters between animals and people are a fact of life, a 50-year-old program keeps both safe.

Our resident bruin answers all your questions in 'Ask A Bear.'

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Up your Mothers' Day game this year with one of these ten perfect presents.

Officials shuttered the popular trail after erosion made hiking the bluffs too dangerous.

The fee-based permit and shuttle system planned for the popular dayhike won't be implemented this summer after all.

The 24-year-old, stationed on the USS Nimitz, disappeared after a dayhike near Sequim.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

Brighten your day with a deal on this trusty light.

The man reported the find to the Bureau of Land Management, whose archeologist dated it back to the Ancestral Puebloan period.

Rest easy and swing free in the best camping hammocks

The best small tents can be as decadent or as minimalist as the hikers carrying them.

The 33-year-old fell 800 feet off the edge of a cliff into northern Arizona's Glen Canyon.

California's redwood forests are under siege from climate change, development, and fire suppression--but there's still hope for conservation success.

Students will bury the carcass, then reconstruct the skeleton.

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The country's first national recreation trail has been closed since 2009.

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Embrace spring’s bounty on the country’s best fungi forages.

Pacific Northwesterners cherish this wilderness mecca, with its vibrant greenery, roaring waterfalls, and bird’s-eye summit views. But many hikers have stayed away since the Eagle Creek fire tore up nearly 49,000 acres of the Gorge last year. Bad decision. Enjoy the best of the National Scenic Area—and avoid the fire damage—with these tips and trips.

Biologists don't plan to relocate the big cat, which has two kittens, after the "very, very rare" incident.

"Stormy," the national forest eagle cam eaglet, has officially fledged, say biologists.

Risky avalanche conditions extended the plowing project on State Route 20.

The Gowanus Tree Network will bring Brooklyn neighbors together to care for urban trees.

Skip the dog pictures: these nine ‘grammers focus on women-led outdoor adventure.

The more, the merrier. Bring the gang along with one of these king-size shelters.

Here are the best solar chargers for your next trip.

Search & Rescue officials called their search for the 70-year-old man a "waste of time, money, and resources."

The concessionaire White River Recreation will take over several Forest Service campgrounds this year.

Officials want to identify a man who was photographed driving an angry moose across CO 9 in Frisco last weekend.

Capture that special moment on the trail with the best cameras on the market.

Several miles of separate cyclist/pedestrian lanes have opened, and a Navy Pier bridge is under construction.

Tyvek Home Wrap is a DIY backpacker’s dream. It’s cheap, sturdy, waterproof, and it weighs about .2 ounce per square foot—ideal for making your own A-frame tarp tent.

Few devour distance like Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy, who holds the overall speed record on the Appalachian Trail. Here are his tips for wringing more miles out of the day.

Expect more from your sandals.

Are hiking dresses, skirts, and kilts more than a novelty? I freed my legs to find out.

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For almost 100 years, Penn State's Outing Club has led students on backpacking and paddling trips. Now, the university says its trips pose an "unacceptable level of risk."

Be one of the first to paddle a newly-restored waterway.

Finding quiet wilderness is getting harder with the rise in popularity of our public lands, but it's not impossible.

When was the last time you said, “let’s go” and actually went? It’s time to hit the trail.

Packing a backpack for a multi-day trip can be tough. Here's a guide to getting it right the first time.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend

Forget non-native palm trees, argues this Angeles National Forest crew leader.

Construction will restrict vehicle access to the popular spots May 9-16.

A Georgia DNR helicopter spotted the group on Monday.

Make room for your friends and their gear with these perfect 3-person tents.

Eat up trail miles with these fleet-footed kicks.

Need a little extra support on the trail? These mid-cut boots are here to help.

Proposed solutions include capping the number of people allowed in the Valley.

The Prescott, Coconino, and part of the Kaibab National Forests are toughening fire rules in response to high-risk conditions.

The East Clear Creek Canyon blaze is more than 11,000 acres and growing.

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The iconic rock face at Franconia Notch crumbled away May 3, 2003.