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Lake District hikers called to join hunt for England's only mountain butterfly as scientists fear climate change may squeeze it from its habitat
By Charlie Lyon published
Conservationists are asking walkers in the national park to keep their eyes peeled for the rare mountain ringlet

"Leave no trace" – visitors to Northern Ireland's iconic Giant's Causeway urged to stop jamming coins into the ancient rocks
By Charlie Lyon published
The coins, that tourists leave behind for love or luck, are having a devastating impact on the world-famous heritage site

Right to Roam campaigners gather on Dartmoor to celebrate winning legal battle for wild camping rights - and call for more widespread change
By Pat Kinsella last updated
Speakers at the rally thanked the wealthy landowner who tried to end the practice for energising the movement, and demanded improved access rights across the whole country

Hiker faces eye-watering six-figure fine after launching huge rock from a cliff in Spanish national park
By Charlie Lyon published
After the video went viral, police used it to track down the man who performed the reckless stunt

Hiker dies after falling from rocky ridge in Eryri National Park in north Wales
By Alex Foxfield published
The accident was spotted by off-duty mountain rescue workers, who called for help, but sadly the person did not survive the fall

Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record: National Parks offer advice for dodging crowds and queues
By Charlie Lyon published
"This is not the weekend for a secluded experience" – Zion rangers join calls with other National Park authorities to remind visitors to be patient and to keep safe

Victory at last! Right to wild camp on Dartmoor saved as Supreme Court rules against landowners in final decision
By Pat Kinsella, Rosee Woodland last updated
We hear from the campaigners who led the fight for the right to roam and sleep out on the moor, and find out where the campaign for better access goes from here

"Let this flag fly higher than hate" – Yosemite LGBTQ+ climbers display transgender pride flag on El Capitan following controversial update on National Park Service website
By Charlie Lyon published
The group of LGBTQ+ activist climbers flew the flag for 90 minutes before it was removed

A $25,000 fine? You could face a steep bill for bringing this one banned device to Canada's national parks
By Will Symons published
Drones and other airborne devices can disturb wildlife and worsen the wilderness for fellow campers and hikers

"Efforts to assist hikers may be delayed due to limited staff" - Grand Canyon trekkers warned not to rely on rescue teams after 74-year-old dies attempting 24-mile walk in extreme heat
By Will Symons published
The National Park Service has suffered thousands of job cuts to crucial services like search and rescue
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