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The Coconino National Forest increased fire regulations as wildfire danger grows.

A number of blazes continue growing across Arizona and New Mexico.

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The lifetime pass for those 62 and older will jump to $80 from $10 this year.

The House plans to vote Thursday on a bill making it easier to store water during abundant snow years.

Citizens in the coastal town--cut off from civilization by a damaged bridge and landslides--share the challenges of isolation.

Intense heat contributed to the growth of the 1,200-acre blaze on Tuesday.

If you’re planning on spending a night on the shores of Stanley Lake, make sure you bring and extra pair of dry socks.

Webster folk musicians and guidebook author are hiking and playing their way across Massachusetts on eighth annual tour.

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Officials remind hikers and homeowners alike to be on the lookout for the large ungulates.

Waterville Valley Resort now has the cash to finish its trail expansion project.

The little brown bat population at Devil's Lake State Park dropped from 200 to 20 in one year thanks to white-nose syndrome.

Discover one of many secrets hidden in the former Bears Ears National Monument. Just be prepared for a lot of swimming on this trip.

An 8-year-old Front Range boy died after slipping on the Glenwood Springs trail.

Search & Rescue crews used the new airborne tool to find a pair of lost hikers in the Pike National Forest within two hours.

Activewear company's Instagram post showing models doing yoga in the Glenwood Springs lake angered many.

65 Search & Rescue crew members rallied to help save a severely injured hiker.

University of Washington researchers helped identify North America's third known type of the tree-dwelling animal.

Rescuers say good preparation was the key to the happy ending of this paddling tale.

Unmatched solitude deep in the West Virginia forest

Putting one foot in front of the other isn’t the most extreme activity, but damn if the original outdoor pursuit isn’t the sexiest.

You might need a neck massage after hiking to—and looking up at—these lofty pinnacles

The PCT doesn't just have some of the country's best scenery—it has some of its best brews, too.

The U.S. asked UNESCO to remove 17 different sites nationwide from the renowned list of international natural wonders.

After a weekend responding to calls of hikers in distress, rescue teams urge people to prepare themselves better for wilderness conditions.

Usually, high-elevation roads across the Sierra are open by now. Not this year.

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Hikers and the property owner met to negotiate a deal over access to the box canyon trail.

Judge declines to intervene in battle over access to a popular trailhead.

The Outdoors Club will hold weekly group hikes in local parks.

Search & Rescue crews helped two unprepared hikers who got into trouble in the Central Cascades' early-season snowpack.

Opponents of Scottsdale's proposed Desert Discovery Center in McDowell Sonoran Preserve demand a public vote.

Chris Bombardier became the first person with hemophilia to stand on top of the world last May.

A marauding black bear has been rifling through suburban trash cans.

Park rangers found the body of the missing Chicago-area hiker Friday.

The national park is calling for public input on a proposed plan for expanding wireless at Paradise.

Busy night for Search & Rescue on Mt. Pilchuck as officials respond to two separate incidents.

Rescued hikers say they saw "two ships" and a "weird orb" while searching for UFOs on Boston's Buck Hill.

Part of the popular New Hampshire state park's trail system will be off-limits through the end of July.

Don't be that guy: Here's how to avoid the most common LNT sins in Phoenix parks.

A lightning-sparked blaze in Arizona's Kendrick Mountain Wilderness shuts down popular hiking routes and part of the highway.

The Colorado Trail Explorer site features 39,000 miles of mapped trails--with big plans for more.

Park staff canvassing Rescue Creek area for a man who vanished Wednesday morning.

Emergency crews used a helicopter to pull a Sedona-area hiker to safety.

Twelve trail projects will receive funding through Gov. Cuomo's NY Parks 2020 Plan.

Public indecency charges await a man spotted hiking nude in a Connecticut state park.

Meet the woman behind the definitive website on outdoorsy felines, adventurecats.org.

Brad Stapleton is a publicist during the workday, and your guide to the best trails and events of Southern California.

Our southwest trail expert explains what makes Arizona's hiking scene so great.

Snag one of these rental cabins for the perfect (cheap) Washington weekend getaway.

Think there's no good hiking near the Windy City? Think again, says our expert.

Escape America's biggest city for the trail with a little help from this AMC program manager and hiking expert.

This college student knows his way around the fells and forests of Massachusetts.

Our California experts sounds off on the best places to see redwoods and grab a post-hike brew.

Local advocates look to promote tourism in Sultan and Monroe with better access to the Cascades' big rivers.

The scenic pass to the park's eastern entrance should be snow-free for the weekend.

Environmental groups urge city council to rid the city of hard-to-recycle, single-use polystyrene foam.

NYC's 19th-century water system now offers easy-access trails and historic sites.

First responders and firefighters are prepping to fight powerful wildfires and raging whitewater this season.

California Highway Patrol's rescue team saved a woman at South Lake Tahoe.

A wet winter means a summer with abundant rattlesnakes on California's public lands. Here's how to protect your pooch.

Parts of the Prescott and Coconino National Forests now limit campfires, smoking, and shooting to help prevent wildfires.

Expert tips for avoiding heatstroke and dehydration on steamy trails.

An 18-year-old man fell from a cliff at Chantry Flat.

The cables helping hikers ascend Yosemite's iconic summit opened June 2.

Abundant snowpack leads ski resort to stay open well into the summer.

Mountain Side Gear Rental loans out camping equipment to locals and far-flung customers alike.