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"Stay out of the woods": Canadian province bans hiking due to elevated wildfire risk, introduces fines of $25,000 for violations
By Julia Clarke published
Hiking, camping, fishing and use of ATVs in the woods may be off limits for several months

The permafrost in the Italian Dolomites is melting, causing unpredictable, dangerous rockslides and leading to the evacuation of hundreds of hikers, and there's no sign of it stopping
By Will Symons published
Thawing ice on Cima Falkner has caused rockfalls on the mountain, leading authorities to close dozens of now unsafe trails

"We were able to take a monster off the streets" - suspect arrested and charged after couple murdered while hiking in Arkansas
By Will Symons published
The manhunt ended in a barbershop near the suspect's home, after the couple were killed while hiking with their two daughters

Teenage Yellowstone hiker sustains "significant" burns while walking in thermal area
By Julia Clarke published
This is the first known thermal injury in Yellowstone in 2025

Hikers asked to check cell phone and camera footage after couple murdered on trail in remote Arkansas State Park, composite sketch of suspect released
By Julia Clarke last updated
The couple was hiking with their two young daughters when they were attacked and killed

Google software engineer, 29, killed by falling tree branch in Yosemite's popular Tuolumne Grove
By Julia Clarke published
Angela Lin was hiking with friends when the tragedy occurred

Colorado reports first West Nile virus death of 2025 as health officials issue "simple, effective steps" for anyone spending time outdoors
By Julia Clarke published
State health officials urge the public to practice prevention against the mosquito-borne disease

Two separate groups of stranded hikers rescued after spending night on Katahdin's exposed Knife Edge ridge
By Julia Clarke published
The incidents started after dark and in inclement weather

Hiking in jeans in sweltering heat? Swimming in sewage-filled rivers? RFK Jr's recent hiking adventures are a textbook case in what not to do when you head outdoors
By Julia Clarke published
For once, we can all learn something about health from the US Secretary of Health and Human Services
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