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“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

Bodies of two women pulled from the water at a popular beauty spot in Eryri National Park
By Will Symons published
The women were discovered in water near the Watkin Path, which has gained fame on social media for its natural pools and waterfalls

Yosemite to open every campground for first time since 2019, following months of crippling staff shortages and budget cuts
By Julia Clarke published
The move adds approximately 500 campsites available to the public at the California park

Hikers joyful as Zion National Park's Emerald Pools Bridge reopens, restoring access to iconic trails after 2 years of closures
By Charlie Lyon published
The bridge connecting Zion Lodge to the Emerald Pools Trail system is now open to visitors following a lengthy period of construction

Yosemite bans large flags after climbers protest Trump cuts using upside down Stars and Stripes and rig Trans Pride flag to El Capitan
By Will Symons published
People are no longer allowed to display large flags in wilderness areas, after they were used in multiple protests and demonstrations
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