Some are dark. Some are thought-provoking. Some are just bizarre. These are the most-read hiking news stories Backpacker ...

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Tourists visiting Canada’s Banff National Park found themselves face-to-face with a grizzly bear while hiking along the Johnston Canyon trail. Footage by Anton Haie, which he said he recorded on ...

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The last year was jam-packed with news in northwest Montana. As we compiled this list of relevant stories, it was difficult to choose just a few dozen. There are features on the divided Legislature, a ...

For those seeking more challenge, Decker Creek Trail offers steeper sections and more rugged terrain, with the reward of accessing some of the park’s most secluded and pristine areas. During spring, ...

Ochlockonee is home to a rare population of white squirrels, their creamy coats making them look like they’ve been dusted with Florida sugar sand. Related: The Charming Historic Town In Florida That’s ...

Similar to European models, a nonprofit-led development — the first in the U.S. — will replace locked memory care with homeownership, choice and community. By Addie Costello WPR, Wisconsin Watch This ...