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74-year-old hiker dies while attempting rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon
A 74-year-old man died while hiking the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Monday.
'Experienced' Hiker, 74, Dies During Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Trek as Officials Warn of Heat Risks
The hiker, identified as Dennis Smith, of Olympia, was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by park staff and ...
Hiker, 74, from Washington, dies at Grand Canyon on North Kaibab Trail
The man, identified as Dennis Smith of Olympia, Washington, died on May 15. He was an experienced hiker, according to the ...
Missing hiker survived for weeks in California wilderness by foraging and drinking melted snow
A 28-year-old woman described how she survived for weeks outdoors in California’s eastern Sierra mountains by foraging for food and drinking melted snow after a solo camping trip went awry during ...
Remains found in Japan confirmed to be missing hiker from CT
The remains of a missing hiker from Storrs were recently found in Japan more than two years after she went missing on a hike.
Footage of Hiker's Unexpected Discovery in the Woods Goes Viral: 'How?'
Social-media users were intrigued by the unusual sighting in the viral clip, with one saying, "they are very cool." ...
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Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy California mountains
When the Vermilion Valley Resort in California’s eastern Sierra shut down for the winter, the staff left cabin doors unlocked ...
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Hiker’s haven: The No. 1 state park in the U.S. is in Upstate NY, voters say
Letchworth State Park near Castille, New York, has been named the No. 1 state park in America of 2025. The park is pictured ...