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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 7

Climber dies near Mount Everest, where hikers begin to evacuate after snowstorm

A South Korean climber died on Nepal's Mera Peak during a severe storm that also stranded hundreds of climbers near Mount Everest, prompting major rescue operations.

October 4

Man dies in likely bear attack at Arkansas campsite days after sending photos of animal to family

Officials found a Missouri camper dead near Mt. Judea, Arkansas, with injuries consistent with a bear attack, marking the second such incident in a month.

October 1

Mountain bikers find missing hiker wandering wilderness in underwear

Three mountain bikers discovered lost hiker Heather Wayment in the Idaho wilderness and coordinated with rescue crews for a helicopter evacuation.