Backpack, a 1,000-pound male grizzly, is a bear who would rather chill in his regular spot on the Brooks River than brawl ...

Ongoing weather challenges kept helicopters grounded. Instead of relying on air support, a five-person Tacoma Mountain Rescue ...

Ryan George, 19, died after falling near Illilouette Falls, the second fatal incident involving a young Yosemite visitor and ...

A proposed mine inside neighboring Lake Clark National Park is moving forward, raising concerns about bears and other ...

What to know: A hiker on Utah’s Mount Timapanogos died after lightning struck the Tin Shack, a metal structure where he and several other hikers were taking shelter from a storm. Shelters without ...

Deadly flash floods destroyed trails and critical water infrastructure across the Grand Canyon. Officials say hikers can ...

Books are a contentious item among ultralight backpackers. Sure, a little entertainment can help pass long hours in the tent during storms or help you settle into camp at night. But reading material ...

Wildlife officials euthanized a black bear in Durango, Colorado, on September 9, after it was discovered moaning in pain in a residential yard. The bear had dug itself into a hole, and the homeowner ...

How we reported this story:Backpacker reviewed mapping data for 16 new mining claims in Bears Ears National Monument filed with San Juan County, Utah, read court documents, and spoke to two staffers ...