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The grant will fund improvements on the 22-mile Southern New England Trunkline Trail.

The man escaped with two scratches on his scalp.

Chicago-area museums and nature parks have an exciting year of cultural and environmental special events on the calendar.

The walking path will trace the reservoir's south dam.

Flooding from the Mt. St. Helens lake is unlikely, but consequences are high.

Ticks--plus bedbugs and stinkbugs--probably survived the Northeast's cold snap.

The county supervisor suggested that a planned non-vehicle path on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge might be scrapped for a car lane.

More than 600 million acres. Mountains, forests, and plains. Canyons, coasts, and deserts. It’s the American birthright. And it’s at risk.

Protecting land is only the first step. Hikers need trails, and trails don’t build themselves. Grab a Pulaski and create new paths and restore lost routes on these 10 trips.

Hit these endangered trails to vote with your feet and send a message that protection pays off.

Get the gear, the skills, and the trail beta to tackle Colorado's Mount Zirkel Wilderness on the CDT.

People often think Alabama is flat, says Callie Thornton. A hike on the Pinhoti Trail is the quickest way to prove them wrong.

Officials are holding public meetings statewide to discuss higher fees at some forest sites.

The 15-year-old called 911 after getting lost on a solo hike up the Sedona-area peak.

Expect up to 2 feet of snow up high starting Thursday night.

The ski resort's annual wife-carrying contest draws fierce competition.

America's biggest park is almost six times the size of Yellowstone and has next to no trails. Make the most of your trip there with these tips from a guide.

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This winter's warm, low-snow conditions are to blame.

New science seeks to quantify how wild spaces can treat widespread mental health issues. In the wake of a personal struggle, writer Annette McGivney gets a firsthand look.

Can a trail-loving conservative use public land to bridge the partisan divide? M. John Fayhee joins Representative Martha McSally on the Arizona Trail to find out.

Wildfire, cliffside development, and rain combined to create last week's devastating slide.

The proposal includes critical funding for water quality, healthy forests, and access to parks.

A new portal also streamlines buying licenses, park passes, and more.

The Chicago team was instrumental in the creation of the new Parque Nacional Yaguas.

Meteorologists suspect a widely observed flash across the Tuesday night sky was a meteor, not lightning.

The Atlanta Coyote Project, which studies the wily canine, opposes Georgia's coyote-hunting contest.

In Arizona, the National Park Service and the Navajo government are building a better way to run a park.

When three parks in America's biggest state were on the brink of closure, Valdez Adventure Alliance stepped in to help.

The U.S. may have pioneered land protection, but Scotland leads the charge when it comes to accessing wild terrain. Can we learn from one of the most hikeable countries on Earth?

Unusually cold waters along the Georgia coast prompted the request to protect state trout populations.

Not since the days of the Wild West has the public land picture seemed so unsettled.

Chicago Department of Transportation plans to discuss a proposal to make Chicago Avenue safer for cyclists and pedestrians this year.

Eight of the top 25 towns are in the Golden State.

Boulder took top honors in a national survey, while Fort Collins and Colorado Springs also made the top 25.

From simple carbs to detox diets, we bust four common food fables.

Eight instructors, guides, and pros share the wildest things they’ve seen on the route less traveled.

Visit 40-plus state parks for free on the second Saturday of each month.

He introduced a bill that would remove the wolves from the endangered species list if their population reaches a minimum of 100.

The public can access recreation sites gratis on 6 occasions this year.

Naturalists verified near-record numbers of sightings last year, with a repeat in 2018 likely.

Colorado's areas are advertising adventure amenities and bunny slopes to attract visitors in a dry winter.

Thousands have signed a petition against plans to sell the company's brew at Yosemite Valley Lodge.

The public comment period for a proposed fee hike extends until February 9.

One columnist argues the city's Obama Presidential Center project will violate legendary designer Frederick Law Olmsted's vision.

Several safety measures are now the law, and cycling becomes the official state exercise of Illinois.

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This week's deluge closed parts of Highway 1 and threatened to delay construction.

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Skip the dumbbells and the gym membership. This year, whip yourself into shape with nothing more than your backpack.

Star-shot skies over vast deserts, fertile valleys, and a footpath that follows some of humanity’s oldest trade routes: The new, 400-mile Jordan Trail offers a month-long immersion in the Middle East.

Can there be too much of a good thing? For backpackers who like a challenge as big as the reward, New Zealand’s Dusky Track tests the limits.

This week's deadly storms have polluted the ocean with disease-carrying runoff.

Heavy rains devastated an area just burned by the Thomas Fire.

The 3-day event features camping, trail running, hiking, yoga, and music.

A diverse group will discuss public lands and recreation at Denver's July Outdoor Retailer show.

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Gov. Inslee toured the slow-moving slide outside Yakima.

Nearly 10,000 feet of new trail has been opened along the former Hanover Branch Railroad Corridor.

The 2008 abduction and killing of Meredith Emerson still haunts investigators and lawyers.

The only thing better than Yellowstone in summer? Yellowstone in winter. Picture herds of bison and elk, low-hanging steam shrouding evergreen forests, gem-hued pools blazing amid the snow-dusted landscape—and savoring it all in solitude.

Tracy Swartout takes the reins as acting superintendent of the national park this week.

The Oakland reserve hosts clusters of the spotted bugs from November through February.

Bitter cold plus whipping winds give the New Hampshire summit a superlative "real feel" temperature.

The justices seemed to be siding with Florida over water use in the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers.

Biologists blame groundwater withdrawal and pollution for the demise of the beaverpond marstonia snail.

Three wanderers spill about what it's like calling a tricked-out van home.

Be part of one of the US's greatest migrations on the Platte River.

January brings a host of natural wonders to Marin County.

Subzero temps and bitter wind? Just the spot for a New Hampshire couple to get engaged.

The Tortilla Campground was shut down in December over water issues.

When you're hiking for weeks or months at a time, sometimes you need a little audio therapy. These podcasts are just what the doctor ordered.