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Travel 3 days ago

Island cracks down as tourists are slapped with new fees, fed-up locals revolt

Residents at a beloved vacation destination became outraged when tourism surged and it became overcrowded. Now they've added fees for hiking trails, annoying visitors.

United Kingdom January 30

Hikers stiff hotel on unpaid bill after treacherous 7-hour mountain rescue operation, nonprofit says

Rescued hikers allegedly stiffed a hotel after a Scafell Pike rescue operation in England's Lake District, leaving volunteers to pay the $178 bill.

Camping-Hiking January 21

2 hikers in Olympic National Forest killed after tree falls on popular trail

Two hikers tragically killed when dead tree fell on popular Lena Lake trail in Olympic National Forest. Third hiker survived the deadly incident.

California January 19

California hiker found dead after striking out to search for missing group

A hiker was found dead in the California mountains after searching for lost friends, authorities said. Rescue teams successfully saved the initial four missing hikers.

Washington January 11

Deadly avalanche claims 2 snowmobilers in Washington state backcountry, 2 rescued

Two snowmobilers were killed in an avalanche near Longs Pass in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Two survivors were rescued after a distress call.

Colorado January 2

Runner fought off mountain lion with stick just weeks before fatal attack on same Colorado trail

A Colorado hiker fought off a mountain lion with a stick after being rushed on a trail where a woman was found dead weeks later in a suspected wildlife attack.

U.S. January 2

Woman suspected to have been killed in Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over two decades

A woman's death on a trail is being investigated as a suspected deadly mountain lion attack, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Travel December 12

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.

Utah December 10

Experienced hiker rescued after getting trapped in quicksand at Utah's Arches National Park

Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.

Deals 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.