Hiking

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (151+ words) Wildlife Day brings together community members, conservation organizations, and wildlife experts to explore the animals that share our neighborhoods and the many ways we can protect and coexist with them. Throughout the day, wildlife experts will lead presentations on numerous…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (331+ words) Three hikers who got lost on Mount Shasta and spent the night in a gully told their rescuers that they used Google’s Gemini AI to plan their trip. The three — described as young men from Roseville and “novice hikers” — were…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (414+ words) Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park has been closed to regular visitors since October 2015. Starting October 10, visitors will have another chance to explore the historic property, although they still won't be able to go inside the castle. The National…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (483+ words) There might not be a more confident animal on the planet than a “yappy dog” that’s never been put in its place. Simply put, small dogs don’t really know they are small dogs. They have the confidence of an animal…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (179+ words) image: A former CSU student measures carbon dynamics as part of an ecological restoration project in Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park. Credit: Colorado State University view more Researchers at Colorado State University are leading an attempt to restore Yosemite…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (426+ words) In 2016, conservationists started planted thousands of native seedlings in Yosemite’s Tuolumne Meadows. Ten years later, many of them are still alive and they're improving the health of the soil – slowly. Framed against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks, the Tuolumne…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (260+ words) Active NorCal California State Parks quietly retired the Adventure Pass label this summer, started calling it the Free Fourth Grade Pass, moved the sign-up window to line up with back-to-school shopping, and watched downloads climb 46 percent compared with the first…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (300+ words) Rescue workers retrieved a 16-year-old from a technical cliffside on British Columbia’s Crown Mountain on October 3 after the young hiker became stranded while following an AI-generated route. The hiker used an unidentified AI tool that suggested starting on Grouse Mountain…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (516+ words) islands.com Forget Red Rock Canyon, Visit California's Less-Crowded Historic Park With A Uniquely Vibrant Culture Featuring more than 55 designated state historic parks, the California State Park System is a treasure trove for history buffs or anyone with an appreciation…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (690+ words) Hikers are being invited to put their feet up after hitting the trails, thanks to Columbia Sportswear’s bizarre but brilliant Feet Freak salon takeover in East London. After spending hours walking, climbing and exploring the great outdoors, your feet probably…...