Camping-Hiking

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.

Colorado January 2

Runner fought off mountain lion with stick just weeks before fatal attack on same Colorado trail

A Colorado hiker fought off a mountain lion with a stick after being rushed on a trail where a woman was found dead weeks later in a suspected wildlife attack.

U.S. January 2

Woman suspected to have been killed in Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over two decades

A woman's death on a trail is being investigated as a suspected deadly mountain lion attack, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Travel December 12

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.