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Cowee Forest, an important wildlife habitat, spans corners of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

Skloot has 30 titles to his credit, and his latest, "4 Wheel Bob," is a profile of disabled hiker Bob Coomber.

Rarely seen by humans, a solo four-week-old bobcat kitten was found on a trail near Sausalito.

On the first day of a backpacking trip in the High Sierra, two hikers came face to face with a mountain lion. They got proof.

The Bridge Creek-McAlester Pass Trail takes you all the way from Highway 20 to legendary, gigantic cinnamon rolls and cold beer.

There are more than 20 different permits and passes to use public lands in Washington. Soon, that may change for the better.

The world's top volcanologists will gather in Portland the week of August 14 to talk eruptions, risks, mud slurries, hot gas.

Less than half of L.A. residents have easy access to a park, but lush, six-acre Rowena Reservoir has been locked up for two decades.

P-55, a subadult male mountain lion, is only the fourth cat to cross the road since a 2002 National Park Service study began.

A 17-year-old, climbing alone, tumbled 100 feet from one of Boulder's iconic rock formations.

Highway 101 with a Chance of Light Swimming

Outdoor recreation companies—and users—in Colorado are emerging as a huge source of support for threatened public lands.

Deer Brook Trail, in Acadia National Park, goes from horror-film condition to elegant rehabilitation.

The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers reaches an agreement with the state about developing the 93-mile pathway.

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From s'mores trivia and key chains to Elvis s'mores and Andes Mint s'mores, Indiana Dunes does National S'mores Day right.

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For $625,000, you could own the highest hostel in the United States.

You’re an adult: Eat like one. Upgrade your mac and cheese by swapping fluorescent powder for old-world flavors, veggies, and spices.

Geoffrey Glassner captured the experience on video.

Kimberly Haines, missing for days after a trail run, makes contact by cell phone signal.

To prevent overfull parking lots at three popular trails, Trailhead Direct will connect Metro riders on weekends and holidays.

Reintroducing the big bear to northern Washington makes more than just ecological sense: We should be freaked out in the woods sometimes.

The body of a woman who was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail was found in the northwestern part of Yosemite National Park.

Sacramento Bee reporter captures footage of male rattlers in a tangle on the Lake Clementine Trail.

For the first time in a hundred years, the shores of Webber Lake are available for camping and fishing.

Prosecutors decline to go after a man who took Cody Flom, 12, on a hike in 110-degree heat.

Employees and interns are updating USGS topo maps by hiking each and every mile in 1.6-million-acre Kaibab NF.

Despite Los Angeles County's efforts to keep the canyon closed, the natural gas operations in Aliso start up again.

Two wildfires broke out in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, injuring firefighters.

The federal government is considering changes to national monuments around the country. Hike these trails to get a ground-level view of what's at stake.

Thanks to expanding bike routes and 600 Citi Bike locations, there are more than 450,000 daily bike trips in the city—up from 170,000 in 2005.

From tents to lanterns, firewood to personal guides, the State of New York gave 40 new campers an outdoor adventure to remember.

Darkness catch you off trail and far from camp? Have no fear. Follow these tips from Army Mountain Warfare instructor Sergeant Steve Jennings to stay on track without the sun’s help.

Nearby national parks, beaches, bike friendliness, good weather, and low median home prices make Atlanta a hot (and inexpensive) spot for outdoor lovers.

You never leave home without one. Now put it to use to ensure you always make it back.

Venture to the Ring of Fire to see geology at work on Nicaragua's Volcán Telica.

Creativity is always important, especially when it comes to food after a long hike.

Everything looks good when you're starving. Learn to tell what's really on the menu.

Forget the comfort zone. Let ambition be your guide.

A bonafide “Dark Skies Park”, Cherry Springs State Park offers some of the best stargazing and sunsets on the eastern seaboard.

Lush, rolling hills play host to an awe inspiring canyon in northern Pennsylvania, with a quaint town just miles away.

More than 100 companies signed a petition asking officials not to drill in the Alaskan refuge.

Enjoy fishing, cascades, and the Great Lakes in this Michigan wilderness.

Explore the northern Alleghenies' hardwoods on this 12.8-mile trek.

The top picks range from city parks to far-flung canyons and beaches.

The 24-year-old man fell 60 feet from an off-trail area above Pontiac Canyon.

Janette Heung will join the Colorado state government's team August 10.

Officials found the 48-year-old man's body at the bottom of a cliff.

Brian Butler's hobby is traveling to spots where three states come together.

The firm Bennett Thrasher has organized a series of summer hikes for employees covering 79 trail miles.

The same helicopter crew responded to multiple incidents last weekend, rescuing three of the four parties.

Computer-powered leg braces help Stacy Kozel cover up to 30 miles a day.

The 71-year-old woman made it through six days by building a shelter and eating ants and currants.

The draft plan calls for the wolf population in southern Arizona and New Mexico to double.

Trails and campgrounds on Mt. Graham will remain shuttered for public safety.

Huge winter snows led to the latest opening ever for the national park's main road.

A crew of more than 5,000 has the blaze about 60 percent contained.

A 32-year-old from Japan was discovered in the South Fork of the Kings River near the PCT.

Recent monsoon rains in the Prescott National Forest have made trails vulnerable to damage from all users.

The sheriff's office and Tonto National Forest discuss how to work together to prevent disasters like the Cold Springs flood that killed 10.