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All three hikers found dead after waterfall accident in Canada’s East Kootenays

By Will Symons Published

Authorities have now found the bodies of all three people who fell from Meachen Creek Falls in British Columbia

Hiking
Devastating report reveals the extent of the damage wreaked by the Grand Canyon wildfire, which scorched hiking trails and destroyed historic buildings

By Will Symons Published

Over 100 structures, including the iconic Grand Canyon lodge, have been destroyed in the violent Dragon Bravo blaze

National Parks & Monuments
One hiker confirmed dead, two missing after tumble from Canadian waterfall

By Will Symons Published

The three hikers fell from the Meachen Creek Falls in Canada's East Kootenays

Hiking
Elderly hiker dies after being trampled by cows in the Austrian Alps

By Will Symons Published

The 85-year-old man was hiking with his wife when the cows charged

Hiking Safety
Two wolves howling
Wolves returned to Isle Royale National Park 5 years ago, and they’re thriving

By Julia Clarke Last updated

We speak to a researcher about the recent report on the Isle Royale Wolf-Moose project

Nature & Wildlife
A woman stands in the sunlight between giant trees
Phytoncides: the hidden power of plants and how hiking heals

By Julia Clarke Last updated

We explore the invisible chemical compounds emitted by plants that are credited with boosting our immunity

Nature & Wildlife
A Silvanet sensor hanging on a tree
“Nature is beyond the stage where it can help itself” – this tech company wants to save the forests from wildfires, with a digital network for trees

By Julia Clarke Last updated

A network of hidden sensors could help sniff out and prevent wildfires – and hopefully, help save the forests we love

Nature & Wildlife
German open water swimmers protected by super-smart 'Dolphin' drone lifeguarding technology

By Will Symons Published

High-tech remote-controlled devices are being used to keep swimmers safe in 14 different open water spots

Wildlife Safety
Florida woman hospitalized after alligator attack on hiking trail

By Julia Clarke Published

The woman was rushed to the hospital after being bitten on the arm and leg

Wildlife Safety
Hundreds of visitors to Grand Teton National Park may have been exposed to rabies after "suspected bat colony" discovered in lodge

By Julia Clarke Published

Park authorities are appealing for those who stayed in certain rooms at the Jackson Lake Lodge

National Parks & Monuments
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