Trips by State

A climber and a swimmer were killed in separate incidents recently.

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The sow and two cubs had broken into (or tried to break into) six homes over a few weeks.

The connector expands hiking and biking options and makes traveling between forest preserves safer.

The pilot program is experimenting with ways to reduce conflict between trail users.

Massachusetts biologists are asking for volunteers to help survey the turkey population.

The 39-year-old man fell into the Fox River in mid-90s temperatures.

The national park is increasingly turning to volunteer Search & Rescue workers to keep up with a jump in emergencies.

Our expert shares his favorite day hike, backpacking trip, post-hike dinner and more.

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife funds will go toward an easement along the river.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

The city council's transportation committee is looking at a proposal for a dockless electric bike program.

The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.

The rule is now in effect to protect local canines.

Snap up a room at the lodge to see the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls with ease.

When it comes to backpacking destinations, Hells Canyon takes the cake.

The 25-year-old had been climbing off-trail without safety equipment.

The trailblazers are out to prove that Windy City hikers can enjoy wild, long-distance routes too.

The state announced new efforts to fight the "catastrophic" environmental impacts of Mexican drug cartel marijuana operations.

An environmental group continues its fight to restore Yosemite National Park's Hetch Hetchy area to its natural state.

The New Zealand woman resorted to drastic measures after falling and breaking her pelvis.

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Members hope the system of nesting boxes will boost the population of the declining falcon.

Twenty-two-year-old fell while hiking with friends

The fatal encounter has some people extra-alert around North Bend's trails.

Verizon and T-Mobile will install wireless equipment at Paradise.

The 2018 Trust for Public Land's ParkScore report gives the Windy City high marks for investment and public access.

The animals were killed in separate incidents on northern Colorado's Highway 125.

The Forest Service plans to remove a bridge granting access to the Pemigewasset Wilderness to preserve its wild character; hikers are split.

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The BLM plans to auction access to underground minerals within a mile of the national park.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

A man died in the Pisgah National Forest waterfall last Sunday, but currents have prevented officials from recovering his body.

All 5 were found quickly and were uninjured.

The Department of Environmental Conservation and the state parks will hold 11 free outdoor recreation events statewide.

The remote mountain is also one of the Cascades' least-monitored volcanoes.

Homeowners in the area have fought to keep the beach private for years.

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An in-depth read on how online photos and beta might have contributed to last year's death toll on the Elk Range peak.

Cyclists have been chased at least five times in recent weeks on the Tucson-area trail.

Parts of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests close today due to extreme fire risk.

The mountain bikers attacked this week near North Bend did almost everything right--except run.

It was the first death on the Yosemite National Park cables since 2011.

The 15-year-old threw firecrackers into the Columbia River Gorge last fall, starting the destructive blaze.

Officials think the body recovered outside the ski area is a man who disappeared last January.

Conde Nast Traveler's new list highlights the 50 most scenic spots across the U.S.

Illegal swimmers face personal risk and could pollute the water supply.

America’s next long trail should cross the Great Plains, says the path’s pioneer, Steve Myers. Will hikers share his vision?

The pair activated a personal locator beacon after getting stranded in deep snow.

The $550 million plan isn't likely to be funded anytime soon.

Crews plan to clear the highway as far as Summit Lake.

A native plant expert's picks for where to spot lupine, violets, trillium, and more.

A man and woman were taken to the hospital after suffering head wounds last week.

Sonja Brooks, a 32-year-old from Seattle, was killed while mountain biking near North Bend last Saturday.

Play in the parks fee-free on June 2, 9, and 10.

The Tucson-area park is currently open only for day use.

What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.

Elementary school- through college-aged students explore local parks and take field trips as part of the coalition project.

What Seattle hikers need to know this weekend.

Officials will consider drought and wind conditions when they decide which zones to close.

The Sierra Club's annual legislative roundup found little success on conservation or water issues.

Wildlife officials trying to eradicate the destructive invasive rodent are struggling to keep up.

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A wildlife official euthanized the big cat after it was injured by a car on Santa Rosa Creek Road.

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Explore Alaska's bear HQ with the best viewing sites and remote backpacking routes.

Adams County asked Xcel Energy to clear its riverfront land between I-270 and I-76.

Officials spread a sticky bacterium in an attempt to control the invasive bug.

A California Highway Patrol helicopter whisked a 53-year-old Pleasant Hill woman to safety after a fall.

About 20 bites have already been reported statewide this season, with even more incidents likely.

A hiker and a mountain climber fell to their deaths in separate incidents in early May.

Neighbors and coworkers said the man had been "acting differently" before his hiking trip.