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Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats

August 27, 2026

Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats

A French tourist became stranded in California's Death Valley National Park in scorching heat after his vehicle got stuck in mud near Badwater Basin and he tried to walk out.

Yellowstone National Park tourist uses spray to ward off a wolf following him in crazy video

August 27, 2026

Yellowstone National Park tourist uses spray to ward off a wolf following him in crazy video

Viral video captures a wolf stalking a tourist hiking through Lamar River Valley in Yellowstone National Park before he used spray to fend it off.

11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park

August 26, 2026

11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park

Eleven hikers became stranded at Bryce Canyon National Park during flash flooding Monday, with two people showing signs of hypothermia after their rescue.

Massive fishing boat runs aground at popular beach with 1,000 gallons of diesel on board

August 25, 2026

Massive fishing boat runs aground at popular beach with 1,000 gallons of diesel on board

A 58-foot fishing boat ran aground at North Beach in Northern California's Point Reyes National Seashore, triggering a closure and diesel removal effort.

Best hiking trails near Scott Stadium in Charlottesville: a guide for Virginia football fans

August 25, 2026

Best hiking trails near Scott Stadium in Charlottesville: a guide for Virginia football fans

Before the Cavaliers kick off at Scott Stadium, explore Humpback Rocks, the Blue Hole swimming spot, and Shenandoah National Park all within 35 minutes.

Teen hiker's disappearance ends in tragedy at national park with key question remaining

August 24, 2026

Teen hiker's disappearance ends in tragedy at national park with key question remaining

The body of teenager Lily Hooper was apparently found in Nattai National Park bushland after an eight-day search, with NSW Police preparing a report for the coroner.

Crowd tests their luck getting close to wild bear for pictures and video at Mount Rainier

August 24, 2026

Crowd tests their luck getting close to wild bear for pictures and video at Mount Rainier

Video shows tourists crowding within feet of a wild black bear at Mount Rainier National Park, ignoring the dangers of a close animal encounter.

Tourists smash SUV window to free black bear trapped inside their vehicle in Gatlinburg

August 24, 2026

Tourists smash SUV window to free black bear trapped inside their vehicle in Gatlinburg

Video shows tourists in Gatlinburg smashing an SUV's rear window with a large rock to free a trapped black bear near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Man plunges 120 feet into creek while taking photo at famous national park

August 20, 2026

Man plunges 120 feet into creek while taking photo at famous national park

Tourist Ken Nurse was hoisted by helicopter from McDonald Creek after a 120-foot cliff fall at Glacier National Park in Montana. A bystander aided in his rescue.

National park trip turns tragic after falling rock pierces Jeep roof, fatally striking man in front of wife

August 17, 2026

National park trip turns tragic after falling rock pierces Jeep roof, fatally striking man in front of wife

Rex Schowengerdt, 72, suffered a catastrophic brain injury when a falling rock pierced the roof of a Jeep he was traveling in as his wife sat beside him.