Health Aug 31 Can you poop outdoors without contaminating the environment? A researcher explains how 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
World Jul 09 Buried by avalanche 22 years ago, body of U.S. climber is found in Peru 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. By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press
Science Mar 18 Hikers can take these simple steps to help reduce the spread of invasive plant species Invasive species cause billions of dollars in damage across the U.S. every year. By Megan Dolman, The Conversation
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
Apr 07 Watch 1:47 Snapping selfies helped motivate this Pacific Crest Trail hiker By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, Andy Davidhazy hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, and took a selfie for every mile. A time-lapse video of the selfies shows the five-month journey as well as… Continue watching
Apr 02 Man walks 2,660-mile trail, takes selfie every mile to prove it By Joshua Barajas Over the course of five months, Andy Davidhazy hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,660-mile walk that began in Mexico and snaked up the West Coast. He took a selfie at every mile, and by the time he reached his… Continue reading