Camping-Hiking

National Parks 22 hours ago

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A Hawaii man, 33, was found dead after crossing into a restricted section of Kīlauea caldera, sparking an overnight rescue effort. Visitors have been warned to stay on marked paths.

Police and Law Enforcement 1 day ago

Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face

Search and rescue teams in Nevada saved a climber seriously injured after a 40- to 50-foot fall on the Dream Safari route near Las Vegas.

California 2 days ago

Young mother swept away to her death while hiking in California, officials say

A mother was swept away in swift waters and drowned while hiking on a popular Southern California trail, prompting urgent safety warnings for other hikers.

New York February 19

Hiker dies of hypothermia after slipping off trail near summit of New York's tallest mountain

New Jersey woman, 21, died of hypothermia after slipping off a trail near the Mount Marcy summit during a winter hike in the Adirondacks with her dog, officials said.

New York February 16

Hiker dies near summit of New York's tallest peak after slipping off trail

A 21-year-old hiker from New Jersey called 911 after slipping near Mount Marcy's summit, but was later found dead by rangers.

Travel February 12

Island cracks down as tourists are slapped with new fees, fed-up locals revolt

Residents at a beloved vacation destination became outraged when tourism surged and it became overcrowded. Now they've added fees for hiking trails, annoying visitors.

United Kingdom January 30

Hikers stiff hotel on unpaid bill after treacherous 7-hour mountain rescue operation, nonprofit says

Rescued hikers allegedly stiffed a hotel after a Scafell Pike rescue operation in England's Lake District, leaving volunteers to pay the $178 bill.

Camping-Hiking January 21

2 hikers in Olympic National Forest killed after tree falls on popular trail

Two hikers tragically killed when dead tree fell on popular Lena Lake trail in Olympic National Forest. Third hiker survived the deadly incident.

California January 19

California hiker found dead after striking out to search for missing group

A hiker was found dead in the California mountains after searching for lost friends, authorities said. Rescue teams successfully saved the initial four missing hikers.

Washington January 11

Deadly avalanche claims 2 snowmobilers in Washington state backcountry, 2 rescued

Two snowmobilers were killed in an avalanche near Longs Pass in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Two survivors were rescued after a distress call.