Trips

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mammoth Mountain will finally close the 2016-17 ski season on August 6.

The dog and its owner were walking along a trail around 8 pm when they encountered the big cat.

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Because it's a trail, with donuts. Do we really need to convince you?

The pair were airlifted by helicopter from the Mt. Baldy area.

The woman was lost and complained of heat exhaustion.

The 61-year-old Bellingham resident was found in a crevasse on Forbidden Peak.

A new management plan proposes killing or relocating the park's population of mountain goats.

Growing crowds on the summit and an overflowing parking lot prompt officials to ponder limiting access.

The ranch containing Culebra Peak in the Sangre de Cristo Range is for sale for $105 million.

The outdoor instruments are meant to inspire residents to get involved with music this summer.

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The Beatles legend tweeted a hiking shot from an undisclosed trail.

It's week six of 100 Days Outdoors and my definition of ‘clean’ is rapidly changing.

Fire crews have mostly contained the Peak 2 Fire that closed the trails.

Armed robbers have attacked cyclists on the Bloomingdale Trail several times this month.

The landscaped plaza will host weddings and private functions in the South Side's Washington Park.

One man's infected blisters led to a life-threatening Strep A infection.

SAR teams assisted hikers at Garfield Falls and Baldface Circle Trail.

Delve deep on this 40-mile epic through Hells Canyon, one of America's wildest geological features.

What draws us to the planet's outer edges? On a trek from the Lower 48's lowest point to its highest, Mark Jenkins looks for answers.

Volunteers have pulled an unusually high number of the free employee bikes out of a Mountain View creek in recent weeks.

The 71-year-old Port Angeles woman had been lost in the park since July 17.

The SAR effort at Tanque Verde Falls near Tucson lasted well into Sunday night and Monday morning.

A startup hopes to install its high-tech screens on safety bars at Winter Park and Wachusett Mountain next season.

A restored stretch of trail near Cloud Cap once again completes the 40-mile loop around the Oregon volcano.

Three regional trails will now allow the electric option as part of a pilot program.