Nation Jun 20 Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents By Associated Press
Nation Nov 21 Watch 3:03 Oldest woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail reflects on her journey Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single 12-month period. It's a monumental feat… By Sam Weber
Health Aug 31 Can you poop outdoors without contaminating the environment? A researcher explains how Across the world, researchers have documented the negative impacts our bodily wastes are causing in the sensitive environments where we seek recreation. By Shari Edelson, B. Derrick Taff, The Conversation
Nation Aug 31 Watch 3:33 Volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail after Helene's destruction Last fall’s Hurricane Helene brought historic rainfall and record-breaking flooding across the Southeast. In the immediate aftermath, downed trees and destroyed bridges caused 430 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail to be closed. Now, months of labor by volunteer work… By John Yang, Veronica Vela
Science Sep 04 Watch 3:44 After losing his sight, this scientist created a unique nature walk for the other senses In Southern California's Tijuana River Estuary, a blind scientist is leading a tour that encourages visitors to experience nature a little differently. He introduces visitors to the native plants with an emphasis on the other four senses besides sight. This… By Kori Suzuki, Carolyne Corelis, KPBS Public Media
Jul 09 Buried by avalanche 22 years ago, body of U.S. climber is found in Peru By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press Police in Peru said Tuesday they have found the cold-preserved body of an American mountaineer who was buried as he tried to climb one of the highest peaks in the Andes. Continue reading
Mar 18 Hikers can take these simple steps to help reduce the spread of invasive plant species By Megan Dolman, The Conversation Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the U.S. every year. Continue reading
Dec 31 New Year's Day hiking tradition reaches parks in all 50 states By Mark Pratt, Associated Press A simple plan to get more people enjoying the outdoors on New Year’s Day has become a nationwide movement after a hike at a Massachusetts park more than three decades ago. Continue reading
May 13 Hikers fight plan for building border wall at the start of scenic Arizona Trail By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press The government plans on building a two-mile stretch of 30-foot fencing at Border Monument 102, a historical marker where the Arizona Trail begins. It has to waive a law that provides national protection for the trail, which is one of… Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 12:28 Journalist goes on a walk around the world to find the story of humanity By PBS News Hour Paul Salopek has been out for a walk -- a very long walk -- since 2013. His route stretches from Ethiopia’s Great Rift Valley to the very southern tip of South America, tracing the path of humanity from its African… Continue watching