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November 26, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

September 23, 2025

Young hunters in Colorado died in 'instant,' coroner reveals

Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, died instantly from lightning while elk hunting in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness, a coroner had confirmed.