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July 21, 2026

Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park

A woman was injured after a brown bear attacked her on an overgrown trail area near Chugach State Park before rescuers safely evacuated her, police said.

July 21, 2026

Officials locate a brown bear after reports of sudden attack near Anchorage, Alaska

A woman is recovering after a sudden brown bear encounter in Anchorage on July 18, 2026, led officers to deploy a drone while firefighters evacuated her down a hillside. (Anchorage Police)

July 21, 2026

Utah hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother

A lightning strike near the summit of Salt Lake County's highest peak killed a 59-year-old hiker whose brother watched him collapse just steps away.

July 18, 2026

Terrified hikers face nightmare survival scenario after heart-pounding grizzly bear encounter

Video captured three hikers surviving a face-to-face grizzly bear encounter on a narrow trail in Alaska, highlighting key National Park Service bear safety tips.

July 14, 2026

Missing Canadian hiker found dead 2 weeks after vanishing during mountain trek in Washington

Gursimran Singh's body was found in the Twin Sisters mountains after a massive search involving helicopters, drones and crews from across Washington.

July 3, 2026

Yosemite, Grand Canyon lead notable list of national park campgrounds for America's 250th

From Yosemite Valley to Acadia's Atlantic coastline, explore iconic national park campgrounds offering great summer adventures amid protected landscapes.

June 26, 2026

Woman stalked by charging bear on morning dog walk captures terrifying encounter on camera

Tense video shows a woman stalked by a large bear while walking her dog in a wooded area in Canada, charging and circling her for nearly two minutes.

June 23, 2026

NPS investigates after 23-year-old reportedly swept over notorious Yosemite waterfall

The National Park Service is investigating a 23-year-old male's apparent fatal fall at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026.

June 21, 2026

Multiple hikers dead amid scorching Grand Canyon temperatures

Several individuals have passed away this month apparently in connection with the blazing hot temperatures that are impacting the Grand Canyon.

June 18, 2026

Beat the heat: Here are some of the best tips to avoid heatstroke during a hike this summer

Learn the key differences between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, plus essential tips on hydration, cooling down, and staying safe outdoors this summer.