Mountain lion attack in Big Bend National Park - Alpine Avalanche

Mountain lion attack in Big Bend National Park Alpine Avalanche Trail and campsite closures include the Window Trail, which is closed until further notice. The Pinnacles, Boulder Meadow, and Juniper Flat campsites of the Chisos Mountains are closed until further notice. Children are not advised to hike in the ... and more »

Quinnipiac Professor's Son Dies in Sleeping Giant Fall - The Quad News

Quinnipiac Professor's Son Dies in Sleeping Giant Fall The Quad News He may have been hiking on the blue trail or he may have been climbing the boulders near the chin, Surprise said. A spokesperson from the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) said that a witness heard the fall and called 911. and more »

A bridge between winter and spring: Snow-free hiking, riding and more - The Idaho Statesman

The Idaho Statesman

A bridge between winter and spring: Snow-free hiking, riding and more The Idaho Statesman Winter sunsets in the Snake River canyon southwest of Boise can be dramatic and the highlight of a hiking, horseback riding or mountain biking trip. With snow finally in the high country and most of the trails in the Boise Foothills getting wet and ... and more »

Boulder County residents starting backcountry skills academy for kids - Daily Camera

Boulder County residents starting backcountry skills academy for kids Daily Camera By Laura Snider Camera Staff Writer Nearly every resort has instructors willing to teach kids how to ski or snowboard down lift-accessed runs or how to glide along a groomed Nordic trail on cross-country skis. But until now, there haven't been any ...

Hittin' the Trails 4 You: The hike to Tanque Verde Falls - KVOA Tucson News

Hittin' the Trails 4 You: The hike to Tanque Verde Falls KVOA Tucson News For starters, this out and back trail is surprisingly well-kept, flanked by plenty of desert flora. As you descend, you'll encounter some swtichbacks. Hikers here say they're more bark than bite. But the payoff? An oasis in the desert. and more »