Latest articles by Will Symons
Millions of visitors to national parks could face "overflowing trash, uncleaned bathrooms" after Trump hiring freeze
Thousands of workers who look after America's 63 national parks face an uncertain future after a crackdown on federal funding
Yosemite National Park plagued by reservation uncertainty - here's where you can go instead
From Sequoia to Kings Canyon, California is home to several stunning national parks that aren't bogged down by booking problems
Garmin Fenix 6 and Fenix 6 Pro users can now run, hike, and swim without several irritating bugs thanks to a new update
Among the fixes, trekkers, runners, and cyclists will be able to gain elevation without constant, annoying alerts
"Carrying is made more comfortable" - with this highly-rated Osprey backpack - now 25% off
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"Beloved" volunteer found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where she'd worked for more than 20 years
The body of Ann Houghton, 73, was discovered five days after she failed to return from an overnight hike in the park
Hiker found dead after suspected fall in Zion National Park, Utah
The body of Cesar Herrera-Ruiz was discovered on Zion's canyon overlook trail after hikers reported a fall to authorities
Save money and suit up for chilly winter camping trips with 50% off this snug Patagonia jacket
Deals The Patagonia Downdrift Jacket is the perfect campsite companion, with a toasty 600-fill-power down interior and heat-trapping construction
Yellowstone super-volcano unlikely to erupt anytime soon, say scientists
Scientists have assessed Yellowstone's chances of eruption by measuring electronic currents flowing deep within the Earth
Garmin Fenix 7 owners to benefit from improved maps and heart rate monitoring in new update
After last week's worldwide crash that took days to fix, Garmin has a fresh beta update for the smartwatch
Hikers arrested for allegedly trekking Hawaii's illegal 'stairway to heaven' and throwing a railing off the route
The Haiku stairs, which have been closed for decades, cut a path through O'ahu's Ko'olau mountain range
Margherita pizza up a mountain? This portable oven is built for the backcountry - as long as you don't mind lugging it there
The Gozney Tread pizza oven is designed for use in the wilderness, but at nearly 30lb you can't exactly pop it in your backpack
Free to explore - disabled hikers, trail runners, and wild swimmers can now all benefit from specially adapted Berghaus gear
New initiative customises gear for people living with disabilities, so they can experience the wilderness in comfort
No, it's not a typo. Save up to $150 off the mountain-ready Beta SL jacket from Arc'teryx
Deals The waterproof Beta SL jacket is a versatile option for trail runners and hikers alike, beating back the elements in style
Keen Howser Slides review: comfy camping slippers for snug nights in the wilderness
These soft and insulating camping slippers strike an even balance between comfort and underfoot protection, with a cozy body and sizeable outsole
"They were completely out of their depth" - mountain rescue team saves hikers who'd refused help the day before
Two trekkers in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park initially turned down aid from mountain rescue, choosing to wild camp instead
Want to see Yosemite’s stunning ‘firefall’ phenomenon this month? You’ll have to make a reservation
The breath-taking 'waterfall of fire' is a trick of the light, that illuminates Yosemite’s Horsetail waterfall on clear February nights
Save 40% on our favorite women's daypack, the comfortable and ventilated Osprey Tempest 20
Deals Rated as this year's best female-specific daypack in our expert guide, the spacious backpack is on sale until Feb 4
Earthquake rattles Yellowstone National Park's oldest, hottest area
The 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near the 150,000-year-old Norris Geyser Basin, home to the famous Steamboat Geyser and Morning Glory Pool
Want to help restore neglected and fire-damaged California trails? Volunteers are desperately needed right now
The Siskiyou Mountain Club is appealing for help to rejuvenate stunning backcountry trails
Ancient forest uncovered near popular hiking area in the Rocky Mountains
Melting ice caused by climate change revealed the 6,000-year-old woodland
Hit the trails without worrying about a chill in these dependable half-price windbreakers from The North Face
Deals For just $75, The North Face Kikash wind jacket will keep you toasty and visible in the backcountry, with windproof nylon materials and reflective details
It's a fix! Garmin says its users can safely boot up their devices again after worldwide smartwatch crash
Garmin claims it's finally solved the problem after two chaotic days and an initial 'fix' that didn't seem to work
Watch the heart-stopping helicopter rescue of injured skier who fell 1,000ft, and whose iPhone probably saved his life
The dramatic operation was filmed by the rescue team, who winched him and two friends to safety
