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Aldermen will decide on a contract for an interactive mastodon model for Phillips Park.

Now's the time to go for trail ranger, gardener, naturalist, and camp counselor jobs.

The proposed Skyline Lodge would sit 1,000 feet from the New Hampshire summit.

The project aims to make 10 miles of trail along Lake Crescent at Olympic National Park universally accessible by 2019.

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An experienced snowboarder took a fatal fall in the Telluride backcountry and a skier hit a tree at Keystone.

After becoming the first and only city to withdraw as a host after winning the Games for 1976, Denver explores another run at the Winter Olympics.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scouts Anastasia Allison and Jason Bickford.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Erica Zazo.

The best Big Apple escapes, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Justin Bailey.

The best local trails, as selected by Denver Scout Heather Balogh Rochfort.

The best local trails, as selected by our BACKPACKER Local scout Scott Jones.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Stan Gentry.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Daniel Nelson.

After huge demand overwhelmed the online system last month, a new vendor is ready for business Monday morning.

Spring blossoms are already showing up in local parks.

The seasonal closures protect elk and nesting raptors.

Drought means Arizona likely won't see a superbloom this spring, but these sites will still deliver.

Wondering about that city, river, or road name? Chances are, it can be traced back to the area's original residents.

The Indiana father and son illegally killed a black bear in 2016.

The Forest Service plan includes a new reservation system and shuttle for the hugely popular Glenwood Springs hike.

Nikwax's head of customer service shares what he loves about Mount Rainier National Park.

Remote sites near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are now open for reservations.

A Phoenix lawmaker decided not to pursue a measure charging some hikers for emergency rescue.

College of the Redwoods has challenged Humboldt State University's claim it has the world's tallest tree on a college campus.

A blaze near the Eastern Sierra outdoor hub burned 3.5 square miles this week, forcing residents to flee.

The group of migrating North Atlantic Right whales was the largest spotted in years.

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The drought will likely mean fewer Anza-Borrego spring wildflowers--and fewer visitors.

The brand argues the withdrawals for its bottled water brand have stayed within legal limits.

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It's the seventh straight year for attendance growth at the state parks.

The man, who sustained arm injuries, was airlifted to the mainland for treatment.

The weeklong trip will chart the Yellow and Ocmulgee Rivers.

A mysterious wind event in January toppled more than 100 old-growth trees at Lake Quinault.

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Plymouth's Tenney Mountain is one of several New England resorts making a comeback in recent years.

The Surfrider Foundation filed suit against U.S. Steel for polluting Lake Michigan waters.

The land deal includes the acquisition of a new "makerspace" in Willsboro.

At least two others have died searching for a supposed trove of jewels and gold hidden somewhere in the West.

Colorado's Inspire program creates outdoor opportunities for youth and families in 15 communities.

Scientists at Brookfield Zoo are using artificial insemination to help the species recover.

Conservationists successfully lobbied to prevent logging and brush cleanup in the 318-acre forest.

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The reservation system opens March 15.

The men sold the bigleaf maple to a local music wood supplier.

Other climbers worked with dispatchers to save a fallen man for hours.

The raptors are still rare in natural settings after DDT and egg collecting wiped them out on the East Coast.

Planners want to start building the Palisade Plunge Trail a little at a time instead of waiting for a major cash grant.

The proposed Empire State Trail would run 750 miles and connect the Big Apple to Buffalo and on to Canada.

Proposals include controlled burns, additional rainfall monitoring, and requiring more landowners to clear debris.

The 36-year-old man was hiking to the Big Chief crag at the time.

Sending an Arizona tax refund to the state parks is as easy as checking a box on your tax form.

Fees will be waived at a number of day-use sites for the holiday.

The new program will have volunteers in the Catskills and Adirondacks help new campers connect with nature.

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The city made the bold decision to preserve 22 acres of land rather than sell to developers.

A bill before state legislators now would create a new funding source to help Georgia pollinators.

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The judges upheld the city's public land trade with The Broadmoor hotel.

The county is considering allowing e-bikes on Open Space lands--and residents have strong opinions.

Get the best of the Pacific Northwest with a little help from Backpacker's trail experts.

She claims state agencies have damaged her job and credibility, and endangered residents, by not acknowledging the species.

Lawmakers voted to advance a bill to change the Skidaway Island waterway to Freedom Creek.

Native landscaping helped earn part of PATH400 the bird-friendly certification.

Seven others were rescued after becoming stranded on Oregon's highest peak.

For frequent riders, the bike share program goes way beyond tourism.

This winter's extremely low snowpack is affecting recreation from the Sierra to the desert.

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The San Bernardino National Forest nest has a live cam, making the chicks widespread stars.

Horsetail Fall is dry so far, making the February natural phenomenon unlikely without significant precipitation.

A land trust donated four parcels adjacent to park boundaries.

Campers can try before they buy at five parks in an effort to recruit new outdoor recreationists.

Snow totals are way down this year, but reservoirs remain stable with last year's leftover meltwater.

In Savannah, wintering goldfinches are rare while Baltimore orioles are moving in.

From prickly pear desert to verdant gorges, this hike shows off the range of the Lone Star State.

Chip Jenkins, a 31-year park service veteran, takes the helm.