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Hiking use on Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks fell three percent overall in 2025—down 9,000 to an estimated 256,000 hiker-use days—compared to

On this date in 1937, a Civilian Conservation Corps crew finished construction on a two-mile section of the Appalachian Trail between Spauld

Even women were active in building the Appalachian Trail back in 1937.

On this date in 1967 the unthinkable occurred. Two women, in separate incidents, were killed by grizzly bears while backpacking in Glacier N

One of the most horrific nights in Glacier National Park.

The following is an excerpt from Ramble On: A History of Hiking . The joint publication of Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth and Sam

When did mountaineering actually become recognized? Want to know more about the history of hiking? Check out this interesting book!

Last month, Triple Divide Creative released a documentary on the historic passenger boat that plies the waters of St. Mary Lake on the eas

If you've ever been to Glacier National Park, or plan to go, this is a must watch!

Two hikers with an off-leash dog have been charged after coming close to a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. Parks Canada charged them af

So many hikers with dogs disregard the rules and put themselves and others in danger.

Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing another phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 24-30, 2026. Youn

The following is an excerpt from Ramble On: A History of Hiking . [Note: Amazon is currently offering the book at a 29% discount] After

He did it without all the fancy hiking gear and clothing we now have!

The National Park Foundation is excited to launch dedicated funding for parks and park partners to collaborate on innovative projects that w

To celebrate Colorado Day and the state's 150th birthday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free entry to all Colorado state par

Back on May 3rd, Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old Florida man, died while hiking the Mount Brown Lookout trail in Glacier National Park. An Int

So sad. He was trying to climb up the slope where he fell, but the bear resumed his attack.

FYI: Amazon is currently selling Ramble On: A History of Hiking for just $11.99. That's 29% off the regular price! It's not clear how l

Ramble On makes a great gift for that hiker in your life!

A Billings, Montana man was impaled by a trekking pole on Granite Peak last week. The freak accident occurred roughly 2 miles below the summ

If you are squeamish, you may not want to watch this video!

Rocky Mountain National Park posted this on their social media yesterday: Thunderstorms and lightning are common in Rocky Mountain Nationa

Know what to do if you're in the Rockies and encounter lightning!

Grand Teton National Park posted this on their social media today: Volunteer Stewardship Day at Delta Lake: July 25, 2026 Access Fund

In 1894, the Mazamas held their inaugural meeting atop Mt. Hood, the highest peak in Oregon. To become a charter member of the prospective c

If you wanted to join this hiking club, you had to hike to the highest peak in Oregon!

Glacier National Park will begin work in late July to plug the historic Butte Oil Well at Kintla Lake. The well, which predates the establis

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