Latest about heat wave
Large group of hikers, including 25 children with additional needs, rescued from Arizona trail in scorching temperatures
The National Park Service has now closed Arizona Hot Springs and Goldstrike trails because of the early-season extreme heat
"Even an experienced hiker can get into trouble" – dehydrated Death Valley hiker collapses despite bringing 9 liters of water
The experienced hiker did everything right – but the ferocious conditions still got the better of him
It’s official – July 2024 was hottest month ever recorded in Death Valley
The average 24-hour temperature was an insane 108.5°F (42.5°C)
3 children hospitalized after family of 13 hikers rescued from mountain trail in extreme heat
The day saw highs of 107 degrees in the area
I've hiked in hot desert conditions all over the western US – here’s how to do it safely
Desert landscapes deliver some of the most dazzling delights on the planet, but visiting them in the summer requires extra precaution for your safety
"Can you bake cookies in your car on a hot summer day?" – National Park rangers show just how extreme current conditions are
The lighthearted experiment sends a serious message to anyone heading to a National Park in the western US right now
Deadly heat wave sweeps across western US National Parks – here's how to keep yourself safe
Most of the western US has been placed under an Excessive Heat Warning
Excessive heat warnings and hiking – how hot is too hot to hit the trail?
We look at the definition of “excessive heat” and when you should save your hike for another day
