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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.

Utah December 10

Experienced hiker rescued after getting trapped in quicksand at Utah's Arches National Park

Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.

Deals December 9

A winter camping checklist: All the essentials you need for your next trip

Camping in the winter is quite the experience, but it requires warm sleeping quarters and waterproof camping gear.

Travel November 26

New national park passes put 'American families first' while tripling entry fees for some

New "America the Beautiful passes" launch Jan. 1, 2026, offering $80 annual access for U.S. residents, while nonresidents will pay $250 for national parks.

Health November 18

Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise

A Maine high school replaces traditional detention with a hiking program, offering students outdoor walks instead of classroom punishment with surprising results.

National Parks October 28

Yosemite rangers bust outlaw jumpers off El Cap — zero tolerance, shutdown or not

The National Park Service announced BASE jumping convictions in Yosemite as law enforcement continues operations during the government shutdown with full ranger staffing.

Camping-Hiking October 28

More than 20 'ill-prepared' hypothermic hikers rescued from snowy conditions on New England's highest peak

Over 20 unprepared hikers rescued from Mount Washington summit in New Hampshire after getting trapped in whiteout conditions, many suffering hypothermia.

Camping-Hiking October 22

Dad finds 13-year-old son dead after 200-foot fall from bluff inside popular National Park site

Arkansas teen Kayleb Lynn Eddings was found dead by his father after falling 200 feet near Brewer Bluff at Buffalo National River over the weekend.

National Parks October 14

Squatters, BASE jumpers take over Yosemite National Park amid shutdown: report

Federal shutdown creates enforcement gap at Yosemite National Park, leading to unauthorized camping, illegal BASE jumping and climbing violations.