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Vaughn Fetzer (57), of Durango, died on Blanca Peak (14,345 ft) in the Sangre de Cristo Range, after a fall while descending.

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Budget cuts made by the last presidential administration eliminated protections, leaving these endangered reptiles vulnerable.

Nearly 400,000 acres of ancient rainforest are now under the co-management of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.

Elizabeth Ann, cloned from DNA 30 years frozen, is the newest hope for rebuilding the black-footed ferret population.

The year’s biggest bear competition (literally) is here. See our predictions and pick your own winner.

The Haiku Stars have been officially closed to the public since 1987.

Fat Bear Junior will pit four chubby cubs and yearlings against each other in a fight to be the fattest.

General Sherman isn’t taking any chances.

Thanks to hard work from Forest Service crews, one of Colorado’s most beloved hikes is back in business.

All but 5 of California's national forests will reopen earlier than expected.

A ferocious fire season forced the closure of California’s national forests and put lives and property at risk. For a group of unlucky thru-hikers, it has also spelled the end of a dream.

Political appointees more than doubled the number of wolves hunters will be allowed to take during an upcoming hunt, over the objections of state wildlife scientists. Now, environmentalists are fighting the decision in court.

Travelers must get vaccinated before entering the region, but it’s unclear how officials will enforce the rule

Clinics in Colorado and beyond are offering hikers the chance to get their Covid jab—plus free entry to parks, fishing and hunting licenses, and more.

Authorities theorize that toxic algae might be behind incident.

With the state’s forest closures set to run through September 17, southbound PCT hikers could be out of luck for the season.

Legislation introduced by Representative Joe Neguse would seek finish the CDT by its 50th birthday.

Forest Service plans closure through September 17 as Caldor Fire threatens South Lake Tahoe.

A proposal to build a new conservation-focused jobs program could have big repercussions for how we hike.

A new long trail is always something to celebrate—and this one is an all-timer.

With record-breaking heat grounding helicopters, the future of search and rescue—and park access—could be in danger.

Sams, Cayuse and Walla Walla, would be the first permanent head of the NPS since 2017.

After mudslides cover the Hanging Lake Trail, officials say rebuilding could take a year.

Erika Jostad will take up the post immediately.

Parks around the United States will require visitors to wear masks inside and in crowded areas.

A new report from NOAA finds that last month was the hottest ever measured on Earth—and we're not done with the heat yet.

Injury forces ultra legend Scott Jurek off the trail.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges drivers to lock their vehicles and remove food after bear breaks into eight cars in one night.

In 2011, California saw its first wolf in 87 years. Now, the state has confirmed it has two reproducing packs.

The Canadian border will reopen to US travelers on August 9. Here's what hikers should know.

Studies suggest that rising CO2 levels could help every hiker’s least favorite plant grow faster, bigger, and itchier.

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A senate subcommitee discussed potential solutions for overcrowding in the national parks ranging from expanded reservation systems to trying to drive visitors to less-traveled units.

The first female superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park tackles how to manage the park’s large increases in visitation while trying to protect it.

A group of people in Colorado decided to play with a coyote pup. Wildlife officials say that both they and the animal suffered the consequences.

After 2,652 miles, 400,000 feet in elevation gain, and more than 51 days, the ultrarunner finished his PCT thru-hike.

Two people ended up in the hospital and two more had to seek medical attention after being struck by lightning during a storm at the Grand Canyon.

Bus 142 spent 60 years sitting in the Alaskan backcountry and saw thousands of visitors before it ended up at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks. Now, a team of conservators, students, and volunteers faces the challenge ahead.

Eddie Bauer's new rental operation makes it easy to use gear without spending a fortune.

Following a spate of heat-related injuries among rescuers as well as hikers, several of Phoenix's most popular trails will be closed to the public during summer heat watches.

Case marks first time tree DNA has been introduced as evidence in federal court.

A bruin sparked a search in the Boundary Waters after it stole a bag containing a camper's snacks—and his gun.

Scientists in Germany are developing an autonomous aircraft that can track lost hikers by sound. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie—but this robot is firmly on the side of good.

After summiting every mountain in New Hampshire over 4,000 feet, Floki and her hiking companion Mel Elam have their sights set on their next adventure.

A forecast of 130°F would match the highest temperature ever measured with modern instruments–and it could get even hotter than that.

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Forest Service hopes new restrictions will help the popular Appalachian Trail peak recover from visitors' impacts.

Head to Iceland this summer and you can trek the lava fields in boots made from your pandemic work-, lounge-, and sleep-wear.

Under Randy Moore’s incoming leadership, the Forest Service is facing down one of the ugliest fire seasons in memory.

Authorities had suspended their search when Andrew Devers, 25, finally turned up in the woods outside North Bend, Washington.

Want to get a glimpse of the most exciting new outdoor products coming out next season and weigh in on which ones are the coolest? Our colleagues at Outside Business Journal want your help.

The Pfeiffer Falls Trail is open as of June 18.

President ordered secretary to review monuments' status in day one executive order.

The salmon have started to return, and the brown bears will be right behind them.

News comes as state pursues historic reintroduction program.

Whether by driving off nesting birds or separating baby bighorn sheep from their parents, illegal drone pilots are putting wildlife at risk. What will it take to rein them in?

After 21 ultrarunners died in a trail race in May, the Chinese government responded dramatically, and many are worried about the future of the adventure sports boom that’s been taking place there.

Forest Service shutters campsites and shelters over a 13-mile stretch after receiving reports of multiple aggressive bruins.

The Alaska Senate just passed a budget to start construction on a 500-mile segment of the Alaska Long Trail.

This strip mine puts one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems at risk.

For the first time since being hunted to extinction in the twentieth century, wild fishers are reproducing in Washington's Cascades.

Record fires ripped through the western U.S. in summer 2020. Could we be in for a repeat?

The state laid criminal charges against two snowboarders for causing an avalanche that destroyed an expensive avalanche mitigation system. The parties have reached a plea agreement—but is the damage already done?

Firefighters are still monitoring the East Mountain Fire, which is the state’s biggest since 1999.

An overnight effort by first-responders brought every member of the party down safely.

After a pandemic pause, AT hikers will be able to register their thru-hikes again starting this week.

Utahraptor State Park is home to Utah’s official state dinosaur—as well as a World War II site with an ugly history.

Washington man facing federal misdemeanor charges after allegedly organizing gigantic group hike.

Crews discovered a giant sequoia still smoking in a burned-over area.

After a fire destroyed the Montezuma Valley Market, hikers are rallying to help the owners rebuild.

Wildlife officials are investigating after the death of a 39-year-old woman in Durango.

Bureau of Land Management offering $10,000 reward for information on culprits.

James Jordan will be be confined indefinitely at a psychiatric facility.

Investigators shot and killed the bear after it charged.

The popular California park will soon require reservations for day use—and it expects them to go quickly.

The company’s push to extend its clothing’s lifespan may be the final nail in the coffin for Wall Street’s unofficial uniform

With the Biden administration mulling whether to restore Bears Ears to its original size, we dive into the history of America's most controversial national monument.

Adirondack Mountain Reserve to begin limiting hikers on May 1.

Reservations for the popular hike will open on April 1.