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April 20, 2026

Hiker comes face-to-face with massive bear on popular California trail in terrifying encounter

A hiker had a terrifying encounter with a massive bear on the Mount Wilson Trail in Los Angeles, and the scary moment was captured in a viral video.

April 20, 2026

Hidden danger at popular US national park forces trail closures as bear sightings climb

Due to a spike in bear activity, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has shut down several trails, as there are risks to both visitors and wildlife alike.

April 20, 2026

Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.

April 18, 2026

You can’t drive to 5 iconic US landmarks — and that’s what makes them unforgettable

From Lake Superior to the Florida Keys, these five remarkable U.S. destinations are only reachable by boat and offer unforgettable travel experiences.

April 17, 2026

Skeletal remains found by hikers in Washington state woods identified as woman missing since 2024

Washington authorities confirmed skeletal remains found by hikers in Rose Valley belong to Hailey Athay, 33, who went missing nearly a year and a half ago.

April 16, 2026

California hiker's body found naked in Big Sur backcountry

Hikers found the body of 37-year-old Joanna Shields in California's Big Sur with reported strangulation marks. Toxicology results are still pending.

April 15, 2026

Family's spring break hike turns into life-or-death rescue after parent falls 70 feet off Utah cliff

A hiker suffered a "badly broken body" after plunging off a "deceptive" cliff edge in Moab, Utah, during a family spring break adventure, rescuers said.

April 9, 2026

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American to summit Mount Everest, dead at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963, has died at 97, his family said, leaving a legacy in climbing and conservation.

April 8, 2026

Hiker stung more than 100 times by bees near Arizona mountain summit, airlifted in critical condition

A bee swarm stung a hiker over 100 times near an Arizona mountain summit, leaving him unable to descend and requiring a helicopter rescue, officials said.

April 1, 2026

Colorado climber plunges 30 feet after gear 'failed' scaling mountainside, rescuers say

Colorado Springs firefighters spent nearly three hours rescuing a climber, who wasn't wearing a helmet, after his gear failed and he fell 30 feet down a mountainside.