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Yosemite worker who died in rock climbing fall identified as high school grad who "found joy in feeling small beneath towering cliffs"
By Julia Clarke published
The 18-year-old fell to his death in a popular Yosemite climbing area

Murder-suicide suspected for 2 backcountry campers – father and son – found dead on remote Isle Royale National Park, according to medical examiner
By Julia Clarke published
The FBI has been investigating the case after the bodies were found earlier this month

Big Bend National Park set to get even bigger after unanimous Senate vote - "There is no better example of Texas' natural beauty and vibrant wildlife"
By Will Symons published
Campers, hikers, and trail runners could soon enjoy a further 6,100 acres of desert wilderness in one of America's largest national parks

“We are all heartbroken": 2nd hiker confirmed dead, 3 hospitalized after massive rockslide at popular National Park
By Julia Clarke last updated
Search and rescue crews have concluded their work at the accident site

Work gets underway on mega $8.5 million trailhead facelift at Grand Teton's much-loved Taggart Lake to improve accessibility
By Charlie Lyon published
Ground has been broken on the two year project that will improve the visitor experience – but there's still $1 million to raise to get it finished

National Park Service says deaths of 2 backcountry campers on remote Isle Royale not wildlife-related as FBI assists in investigation
By Julia Clarke last updated
Park rangers say there is no threat to the public, but have released few details

Rescue crews issue update on recovery efforts for body of teenage hiker who died after falling 50ft into popular Olympic National Park waterfall
By Julia Clarke last updated
Recovery crews have been unable to extract the hiker's body due to significantly higher-than-usual water levels in the already tricky terrain

Man who fell off cliff because he "wanted a closer look" at Hawaiian volcanic eruption survives after landing on a tree that stopped him from plunging 100ft to his death
By Julia Clarke published
The man ventured off the trail in the dark without a headlamp and fell 30ft, but would have fallen much further if the tree hadn't broken his fall

The historic Chilkoot Trail between the US and Canada is finally open again, but border restrictions mean it's still impossible to complete it without a massive detour
By Will Symons published
The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia
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