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A third hiker has died in the Grand Canyon in less than a month

3:11am July 10, 2024

by Ayana Archie

In all three cases, no cause of death has yet been released yet. The National Park Service is advising visitors to avoid hiking in the inner canyon during during daytime summer high temperatures.

Mary Szatkowski (front) and Kristen Glennie of Maine on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail in Maine's Baxter State Park. The two women began the 2,200-mile journey on Feb. 29 in Georgia.

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Despite Coronavirus, Some Hikers Go The Distance On The Appalachian Trail

11:25am July 15, 2020

by Susan Sharon

Hikers were advised to put their dreams of walking all 2,190 miles on hold because of the pandemic. But some people decided to stay the course to the consternation of public health safety advocates.

On July 21, Sperry Chalet was still a beautiful refuge for those who made the trek into the wilderness.

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Glacier Park's Scorched Sperry Chalet Was A Haven For The Hungry Hiker

7:00am September 09, 2017

by Nicky Ouellet

The remote Montana lodge could always be counted on for a soft cot and a hot meal. But the Sprague Fire, which is still raging, engulfed it. A silver lining: The kitchen and dining room may be spared.

Trail sign instructing hikers to register.

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When The Wild Gets Crowded: Appalachian Trail's Celebrity Climbs

6:27am October 20, 2015

by Susan Sharon

The increasing popularity of the trail is raising concerns at Baxter State Park in Maine, where thru-hikers often complete their arduous journeys with a celebratory climb up Mount Katahdin.

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The team with SAR Dogs Nepal performs many search operations in the Himalayas. Last year they rescued five foreign trekkers and about 200 Nepalis.

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Dog Team Races To Rescue Lost Hiker In The Himalayas

2:17pm April 16, 2015

by Donatella Lorch

A 47-year-old man disappeared 11 days ago on a popular trail. The weather is so bad that helicopters can't help. His only chance of survival is via a small search team with four dogs.

Hank Magnuski (left) feeds hikers at his pop-up Sonora Pass Cafe. Some of his diners also took the opportunity to use his wi-fi.

A Pop-Up Cafe Caters To Hikers Along The Pacific Crest Trail

1:47pm December 15, 2014

by Lisa Morehouse

The 2,650-mile trail is grueling. But for a few weekends each season, hikers on the stretch near California's Sonora Pass encounter a hiker's dream: fresh fruit, cakes and other goodies for the weary.

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