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High winds swept huge piles of the spiky weeds into Victorville, blocking some residents' doors.

Conservation and state groups bought the 111-acre land bordering Angeles National Forest for $4.4 million.

The PATH connects Clairmont campus with Mason Mill Park.

The next phase of the Building on Burnham plan focuses on turning the Chicago River into a recreation hub.

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Last year's wildfire forced the shutdown of more than 30 trails on the gorge's south side.

The super-popular state park is struggling to handle its millions of visitors.

The project gives rookie campers a free, fully stocked campsite with a Camping Ambassador for one weekend at a New York State park.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rejected a petition to remove the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, which is found only in Colorado and Wyoming.

A new study found elevated levels of phosphorus from human urine in Thoreau's legendary escape.

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The 71-year-old hiker suffered a concussion in a quarter-mile-long fall.

Dr. Heston LaMar happened upon the wounded skier at Beaver Creek.

Last weekend's snowstorm hit new highs for April across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.

Savannah Buik used climbing to help her overcome an eating disorder.

With a bit of luck, you can see nature’s most electric light show.

Can hikers leverage vacation rentals to turn Los Angeles's 67-mile Backbone Trail into a legitimate thru-hike? Will Cockrell investigates.

Public outcry pushed the NPS from its original proposal to charge $70 admission at the 17 most popular parks.

The reservoir, which is only 22 percent full, is shuttered for the foreseeable future.

The Goldstrike Canyon and Arizona Hot Spring Trails will shut down on April 15 and May 15, respectively.

The path will be part of the in-progress Peaks to Plains Trail.

The original stretch of the AT in Bear Mountain State Park turns 95 this year.

A late-season storm could drop up to 18 inches of snow in places.

The popularity of the new Fire Mountain Trail System drew Motion Makers Bicycle Shop to Cherokee, NC.

Predicted strong winds combined with dry conditions raise the risk of wildfire for the next few days.

The Hudson Valley resort will debut five new runs in time for next season.

The Boulder Falls and Anne U. White Trails were closed after 2013's major floods.

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Lack of rain means there are fewer blooms than last year's impressive show, but there are still places to catch the spring color.

The forest will develop backcountry skiing areas on Bartlett and Baldface Mountains.

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The skier was caught in a slide outside the Aspen Highlands ski area boundary.

A collection of 177 park-themed quilts will be on display in June and July in several forest preserve sites.

Voters will decide which of three Chicago park projects will win the grant.

Gift comes from estate of Bette Wallace.

Area receives normal precipitation for first time since January.

With visitation booming, public lands reemphasize low-impact hiking.

First sighting since project began eight years ago

Dyer Woods seeking new staff member.

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Open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders

The $13 million project will expand the parking lot, improve trails, and add flush toilets to the popular attraction.

Major road work is scheduled for US Highway 101 and East Beach Road this spring and summer.

Dozens of volunteers show up to help monitor the bald eagle population at six California lakes.

Georgia Wildlife scientists hoped to study a humpback whale found dead off the coast last month, but a pack of sharks had other plans.

Georgia's proposal would earmark a portion of sales tax on outdoor gear to funding trails, parks, and other open spaces.

The woman ate crumbs and drank snow after her car got stranded in a remote Nevada County location.

Warm, dry weather means winter closures are lifting across the national forests.

The 2.5-acre blaze badly damaged the historic Oasis of Mara.

Saturday's fee-free day honors Cesar E. Chavez Day.

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The #1 tip from biologists to protect awakening black bears: Take down your bird feeder.

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The woman slipped on ice on the San Bernardino Peak Divide Trail.

The government is considering proposals to restore the bears to a slice of their historic habitat in Washington state.

Resorts from Vermont to New York will remain open past their usual closing dates due to the abundance of spring snow.

Club members explain why they rebelled against a proposed sale of the Fire Island Cabin.

One species is increasing, while another saw a slight decline.

President Trump's tariffs could significantly increase the price of outdoor equipment nationwide.

Aspen and Snowmass are unlikely to remain open past mid-April.

The wildlife refuge, which circles an old nuclear weapons facility, will allow hikers despite pollution concerns.

Three lakes open for fishing April 7.

Authorities had been searching for the 46-year-old man for more than two months.

The gear legend will open its first urban store in the Seaport neighborhood.

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Racine has applied for permission to draw 7 million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan for the planned tech plant.

Recent rains followed by warm temperatures should set off a spectacular bloom throughout Northern California.

Officials released a draft plan emphasizing preserving current parks and acquiring land for new ones.