Appalachian Trail Conservationists Say Helene’s Damage is ‘Historic,’ Advises Hikers to Stay Away
Hurricane Helene’s damage to the Appalachian Trail is “historic” and may take years to repair, the trail’s conservation organization said.
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VIDEO: California Hiker Lost for 9 Nights in Mountains Reunites with Family
A man was found alive Thursday after being lost and spending nine nights alone in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains.
Hiker Rescued After Falling, Losing Shoe, and Becoming Hypothermic on New Hampshire Mountain
A man was rescued Thursday after falling and losing one of his shoes while hiking Mount Washington in New Hampshire, officials say.
Colorado Hiker Missing Since August Found Dead, His Dog Still Alive by His Side
A Colorado hiker who went missing in August has been found dead while his dog remained alive by his side.
Canadian Search & Rescue Saves Hikers Lost After Following Faulty Google Maps Directions
Two hikers were recently rescued in British Columbia after following a non-existent trail shown on Google Maps, prompting warnings about the reliance on digital maps in wilderness areas.
Woman and Dog Rescued from ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trail in Hawaii
A dog fell 50 feet off the “Stairway to Heaven” trail in Oahu, Hawaii, while hiking with his owner on Monday evening.
Prosecutors: Woman Tried to Hire Hitman to Kill Wife of Hiking Companion She Met Online – ‘I Hope You Fall Off a Cliff and Die’
Prosecutors claim a woman tried to hire a hitman to kill the wife of a man she met on the dating website, Match.com.
WATCH: New York State Police Airlift Injured Hiker in Adirondacks
New York State Police airlifted an injured hiker off of Crane Mountain in the Adirondacks on the afternoon of September 11.
VIDEO: Doctors Bring Lifeless Hiker Found on Mount Rainier Back from the Dead
Doctors recently brought a lost hiker back to life after he was rescued from whiteout conditions on Washington’s Mount Rainier.
WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Injured Hiker from Olympic National Park
The United States Coast Guard rescued an injured hiker Saturday evening from Olympic National Park in Washington.
VIDEO: Elderly Couple Rescued After Getting Lost in Woods, Surviving on Puddle Water
An elderly couple was rescued Saturday after they became lost while hiking in Marin County, California, on Valentine’s Day.
Senior Who Has Trouble Walking Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro: ‘It’s All Attitude’
A man who has difficulty walking recently hiked to the top of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Grand Canyon National Park Hiker Found Alive After 11 Days
Martin Edward O’Connor, a hiker missing since before Christmas in the Grand Canyon National Park, was found by rangers with the National Park Service on Thursday.
Hiker Finds Severed Human Head in Los Angeles Park
A hiker who was walking a dog discovered a severed human head in Griffith Park in Los Angeles on Monday.
Teacher Carries Student with Spina Bifida on Hiking Trip
A Kentucky teacher is receiving lots of praise after he decided to include a student with spina bifida on a school hiking trip by carrying her on his back.
Trapped Family Rescued After Sending SOS Message in Water Bottle
A family trapped above a 40-foot waterfall was rescued after hikers found an SOS message that the family sent in a water bottle.
Veteran Carries Marine Who Lost Legs During Combat Up Utah Mountain
A Marine veteran who lost his legs during combat in Afghanistan was able to make it to the top of a Utah mountain thanks to the help of his fellow Marine.
Penn State Bans Outdoor Hiking as Too Risky, ‘Poor Cell Phone Coverage’
Penn State University has decided to reinvent its 98-year-old “Outing Club” after determining that the club’s open-air hiking activities exceed the school’s “threshold of acceptable risk” for students.
