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Rescued after trying to hike 9,301-foot peak in shorts and tank top during snowstorm.

When the owner of the Mount Washington Cog Railway announced plans to build a hotel near the summit of the Northeast’s highest peak, local hiking groups went to war.

The comment period for the Department of the Interior's review of Bears Ears and other national monuments is open—and the result could change America's public lands in a big way.

Executive order could be first step to undoing protections for Bears Ears, other sites.

Mexican gray wolves and other rare wildlife depend on a porous border for their long-term survival. Your dreams of seeing them may too.

California's monster blizzards were good news for skiers—but thru-hikers will need to be on their toes.

As attorney general of Oklahoma, Scott Pruitt sued the EPA over its rules. Now he’s in charge of the agency, and America’s national parks will likely have smoggier views and dirtier rivers to show for it.

The Mountain Valley Pipeline would run along the Appalachian Trail for almost 100 miles. Trail advocates say it’s a disaster in the making.

At Glacier and other national parks, tourist flights are drowning out the silence that some hikers look for. A 17-year-old law could change that—if it weren’t trapped in a bureaucratic spat.

The new Secretary of the Interior says he'll never sell America's public lands—but his record on wilderness, drilling, and "local control" has many advocates worried.

Authorities are investigating who hid 60 spikes in a North Carolina park.

A trio of riders in Colorado saw their day go from bad to worse when they survived a slide only to be charged by a moose.

A recently introduced bill would strip gray wolves of federal protection in four states. What comes next depends on who you ask.

In Instagram post, sponsor Jason Chaffetz says he'll withdraw bill.

Looking for proof of climate change? Just head up to America’s largest state, where park managers, scientists, and climbers say they’re already dealing with the effects of a warming Earth.

Animal appears to have been searching for food in deep snow.

A new class of autonomous aircraft could make wilderness search and rescue easier and cheaper than ever before.

Usually, the NPS stays out of the political crossfire. Not this week.

Giant sequoia falls in storm.

Hiker meets former presidential nominee in New York woods.

For nine days in 1939, the search for a nine-year-old New York boy captivated America.

Betters Scott Jurek's supported mark by 10 hours

New research—and an ancient Buddhist ritual—suggest that we could be making better use of our trail time.

Controversial new unit established on eve of NPS's 100th birthday.

It’s not all sunsets and s’mores. If the parks are going to last another century, we need to renew our effort to protect and preserve them. From garbage to global warming, here are the challenges—and solutions—ahead.

Stacey Kozel tackles the east's premiere long trail with an electric assist.

Five Native American tribes band together to protect ancestral lands in southern Utah.

A Cannes-winning film takes on the good and the bad of life off the grid.

The centuries-old petroglyphs date back to the island's earliest inhabitants.

Hungarian tour group rescued by emergency services

Rescued after dog heard him calling for help

Decision will reduce emissions in Utah, neighboring states.

Josh Reichert walked away from his ordeal with only a broken heel.

Covers 67 miles from L.A. to Ventura County

Animal was rejected by herd.

It's not all sun and sand, as our correspondent discovers.

Our correspondent takes her first steps down one of America's longest trails.

Our correspondent Amanda Jameson is about to live the dream.

Meticulous research, computer-generated effects, and a skilled stunt team were behind one of the most memorable animal encounters in cinema’s history.

Learn how a lawsuit could change the face of one of America's best-known national parks.

Halti would become Finland's new high point.

SkiTracks helps users identify risk and check conditions.

The North Face founder suffered severe hypothermia

Plan would bring high-speed connections to all parks by 2018.

NPS is on track to set new high mark.

Day-use permit and fee would aim to limit overcrowding.

“Keep Bears Wild” campaign bears fruit.

Turn Off This App Go Outside recommends bus and train routes to trailheads.

The state would set aside $230,000 for the plans.

Five California girls are pushing to become members of the all-male organization.

Forget standing in line at the store. Spend the 27th on the trail with free admission and other perks from these parks.

Washington parks encourage visitors to get outside instead of shopping

New hiking path to honor victims of 2010 mining disaster.

Officials seek to curb annual migration into Montana.

Initiative promotes training, education to limit fatalities

New stretch opens in Bear Mountain State Park

Two bears died in front of a webcam at Katmai National Park in October.

Oft-photographed cat was found dead in Point Mugu State Park.

The park protects over 3.3 million acres of rainforest.

The parks blame power plants for pollution.

Mountain club rebuilds 25-mile loop in Oregon.

The mountain is Malaysia’s highest peak.

It is believed to be a slow-moving landslide.

Potential hiker fee revenue would reopen trail.

Grizzly population rising in Yellowstone according to new study

Network to announce winner on December 6

HBO developing new show based on advice columns.

Will forgo holiday shopping bonanza for #OptOutside project.

Following BLM court defeat

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The sword is thought to be 1,200 years old.

Visitor center, roads closed.

Follows release of El Capitan tour

Found Sunday night.

The bill would declare 1.7 million acres of land a national monument

A bill advances that would allow paddlers, kayakers, and other hand-propelled watercraft on 450 miles of rivers and streams in Grand Teton and Yellowstone.

Previous record was 3.6 million in 2010

Trapped by flooding

Jodi Hilty was on board for five years

Around 100 areas bump the price of entry