Oregon May 21, 2024 Oregon hiker, 22, dies at Columbia River Gorge after falling off a cliff A 22-year-old hiker from Hillsboro, Oregon, has died near Horsetail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge after falling from a cliff, officials say.
Alaska May 20, 2024 Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America A climber was found dead on Denali, the highest peak in North America, on Monday, one day after being reported missing by a family member.
Wyoming May 20, 2024 Surprise grizzly attack prompts closure of a mountain in Grand Teton A mountain was closed in western Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park after a grizzly bear attacked and injured a man from Massachusetts; he was taken to a nearby hospital.
National Parks May 17, 2024 Missing Colorado hiker, 23, found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park after suffering 'significant fall' The body of a missing 23-year-old Colorado hiker who vanished while scaling Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park has been found, officials say.
National Parks May 16, 2024 Canyonlands National Park in Utah searching for 2 visitors suspected of 'archeological theft' The National Park Service is seeking to identify two suspects wanted in connection with an "archeological theft" at Canyonlands National Park in Utah.
National Guard May 16, 2024 Colorado Army National Guard joins search for missing hiker in Rocky Mountain National Park The search for missing Colorado hiker Lucas Macaj, a member of the Space Force, remains ongoing as the Colorado Army National Guard is now helping.
National Parks May 15, 2024 Colorado hiker, 23, vanishes in Rocky Mountain National Park Lucas Macaj, a 23-year-old hiker from Colorado Springs, Colorado, has vanished on the tallest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials say.
National Parks May 14, 2024 Body found in Grand Canyon National Park of man traveling down Colorado River with dog A missing New Mexico man who is believed to have been traveling the Colorado River with his dog on a homemade raft has been found dead at the Grand Canyon.
Mammals May 5, 2024 TikTok trending question about 'being stuck in a forest' with 'a man or a bear' yields strategic tips On TikTok, women are debating if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear. Here are some tips for a safe hike, including what to do if a bear attacks.
National Parks April 30, 2024 Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials Yellowstone National Park officials say a tourist from Idaho is facing charges after allegedly kicking a bison in the leg and injuring himself in the process.
National Parks April 29, 2024 Climber in Alaska's Denali Park National Park dies after 2 fall 1,000 feet off mountain Robbi Mecus, 52, died Thursday at Denali National Park in Alaska after falling about 1,000 feet while climbing Mount Johnson with a partner, officials said.