Camping-Hiking

Travel 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.

Health 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.

National Parks 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.

Camping-Hiking 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.

Camping-Hiking 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.

National Parks 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.

Asia 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.

Wild Nature 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.

Missing Persons 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.

Colorado September 23

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.

Colorado September 22

Colorado hunters found dead after going missing in rugged terrain

Search and rescue teams found the bodies of two 25-year-old elk hunters who went missing in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness Area near Trujillo Meadows Reservoir.

New York September 8

Four hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued in popular mountain destination

Four hikers who admitted to taking psychedelic mushrooms were rescued in New York’s Catskill Mountains after becoming disoriented and straying off trail.

Travel September 5

102-year-old man conquers Japan's highest peak in record-breaking climb

Japanese centenarian Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest Mount Fuji climber at 102 years old, overcoming heart issues and physical challenges to reach the summit.

National Parks September 1

Missing hiker's body found on Wyoming mountain range a month after eerie final text to wife

Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner was found dead under a ledge near Cloud Peak summit in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains a month after his final text to his wife.

Deals August 27

Beat the heat: Yeti and Igloo coolers keep food and drinks cold for days

No matter how hot it gets, a good cooler can keep your items cold for days.

World August 23

Rescue effort halted for stuck climber on treacherous mountain after climber dies trying to help her: reports

Kyrgyzstan authorities abandon rescue effort for Russian climber Nagovitsina after failed helicopter attempts and death of an Italian rescuer on Victory Peak.

California August 16

California man rescued by helicopter after spending two days trapped behind waterfall

Ryan Wardwell reportedly became trapped behind a California waterfall when strong hydraulics forced him off his climbing lines during a rappelling adventure.

VIDEO August 16

California man rescued after two days trapped behind waterfall

A 46-year-old man was rescued by a helicopter after he was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California. (Credit: Tulare County Sheriff's Office)

Japan August 15

Hiker's friend watches in horror as brown bear drags man into bushes on mountain: report

A hiker in his 20s was reportedly killed by a brown bear on a Mount Rausu trail in Japan, prompting trail closures and helicopter evacuation of over 71 people from the area.

Missing Persons August 14

Significant resources deployed in Wyoming hunt for hiker who disappeared in 'unforgiving' Bighorn Mountains

Significant resources were deployed during the search in Wyoming for Grant Gardner, a missing hiker who has not been heard from in more than two weeks.

U.S. August 13

Missing American hiker found dead in remote mountains over a month after disappearing: Reports

Authorities in Spain located a missing American hiker's body on Friday in a remote area located along the France border.

Homicide August 10

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman’s body found at remote California campsite

California authorities arrested a Nevada man for murder after a woman's body was discovered at a remote Sierra County campsite early Friday morning.

Missing Persons August 6

Minnesota hiker vanishes in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, leaving wife 'trying to stay strong' for their kids

Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner has been missing since July 29 in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains after reaching the summit of Cloud Peak, authorities said.

World August 6

US journalist missing in Norway after backpacking trip, family says

A search is underway for an American journalist who went missing on a Norwegian glacier at Folgefonna National Park while on a solo backpacking trip, according to his family.

Camping-Hiking August 4

Hikers rescued by helicopter from remote beach after rising tides cut off their only way out

Dramatic helicopter rescue saves two hikers stranded near Elephant Rock when rising tides cut off their escape route at Point Reyes National Seashore.

VIDEO August 4

Hikers airlifted from remote beach at Point Reyes after rising tide traps them

Dramatic video shows rescuers using 100-foot line to hoist pair from secluded shoreline near Elephant Rock (Credit: Sonoma County Sheriffs Office and Marin County Fire Department)

Camping-Hiking August 4

Cries for help lead rescuers to injured hiker after terrifying 25-foot plunge at popular waterfall

Emergency crews airlifted injured hiker from Big Falls waterfall after he slipped on wet rocks and fell into rocky basin, requiring helicopter rescue operation.

VIDEO August 4

Hiker rescued after 25-foot fall onto rocks at California waterfall

Video shows emergency crews airlifting injured hiker from Big Falls waterfall after he slipped on wet rocks and fell into rocky basin. (Credit: San Bernardino County Fire)

Travel August 4

Bat flies into tourist's mouth during Arizona night sky photography trip

A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.

National Parks July 31

Google engineer, 29, dies on Yosemite National Park trail after falling tree branch strikes her

Angela Lin, a 29-year-old Google engineer, was killed by a falling tree branch while hiking the popular Tuolumne Grove trail at Yosemite National Park.