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Vigilance urged as missing National Park hiker who separated from group is found dead by family members
By Julia Clarke published
The incident marks the fifth fatality at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 2025

California hikers over the moon as iconic Bay Area Redwood forest trail reopens after $1.8 million renovation, using old, fallen trees to create paths
By Will Symons published
Workers used reclaimed wood to create benches, stairs, and fences to help people trek the Ben Johnson trail safely

Mountain rescuers teams scour the Italian Alps for British hiker who went missing five days ago, after texting a friend to say he'd lost the trail
By Will Symons published
The 33-year-old hasn't been hasn't been heard from since getting in contact with a friend to say he'd become lost and was taking a break

Fatal heat? Man dies trekking in Grand Canyon as authorities warn of "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers"
By Alex Foxfield published
After a 67-year-old hiker dies in the Grand Canyon, authorities warns of heat-related illness due to daytime temperatures in excess of 120°F

"A baffling natural magic trick": The Devil's Kettle emerges as the best day hike in the US in public poll
By Alex Foxfield published
USA Today has revealed the public's choice when it comes to the America's finest leisurely hikes and California and Colorado don't even get a mention

Canada trumps the US by making some of its most popular national parks free to visit, after controversial move the other side of the border hikes fees for foreign visitors to American natural landmarks
By Alex Foxfield published
Alberta joined the scheme to give visitors free entry to national parks this summer, the day after Donald Trump signed an order to increase prices for non-Americans visiting US national parks

"A four-legged hero": tiny dog alerts mountain rescue to accident site where his owner had become trapped in a snowy crevasse
By Alex Foxfield published
The Air Zermatt emergency team chopper was drawn to the scene by the sight of the miniature dog patiently waiting by the crevasse

National parks tragedies: Two hikers die in separate falls in the Lake District and the Peak District
By Alex Foxfield published
In separate incidents, two hikers have died in England's national parks while exploring areas notorious for their scrambling terrain
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