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Tag Archives: Hikes and Hiking
A Writer Returns to the Grand Canyon, This Time With His Mother’s Ashes
Thomas Page McBee first visited the national park as a child on a family vacation. Thirty-three years later — and 11 after starting testosterone — he finally reckons with his parent’s death.
At Shadow Lake Lodge in Canada, Getting There is the Only Hard Part
No roads lead to Shadow Lake Lodge, in the backcountry near Banff, and reaching it requires an eight-mile hike. The payoff: solitude, adventure and ease.
Building the First Long-Distance Hiking Trail in Kurdistan
Can it help knit together a nation?
Researchers Find Another Clue in the Dyatlov Pass Mystery
The mystery of nine hikers who died in Russia has baffled people for more than 60 years. The authors of a recent paper think they’ve found another clue.
Recreating a Family’s Lost Holocaust History, Step by Step
During the pandemic lockdown, when solitude dredged up the regret of missed opportunities, one writer hiked over the Pyrenees Mountains to better understand her father.
England Urges Farmers to Make Peace With Hikers
In a country where public access to parts of the countryside is written into law, the government gave landowners some advice. But farmers say they are not the problem.
How Disability Advocates Are Pushing to Make Hiking More Accessible
Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities are pushing to encounter nature on their own terms, with self-written guides, better equipment and even guide dogs trained for the backcountry.
Can a New Line of Work Help Save These Wild Welsh Ponies?
A longstanding source of local pride and affection, Welsh mountain ponies have seen many of their traditional roles vanish. A new initiative aims to ensure their continued survival.
Seeking Enlightenment, He Disappeared Into a Hiker’s Bermuda Triangle
In “Lost in the Valley of Death,” Harley Rustad follows the long and winding road that led Justin Alexander Shetler to India’s Parvati Valley.
Suspect Arrested in Wonnangatta Valley Murder Case
In a remote southern Australian area famed for its forbidding landscape and unsolved mysteries, the couple had set out for a weeklong trip and were never seen again.
Treasure Hunter Who Got Lost in Yellowstone Must Repay Cost of Rescue
Mark Lantis had to be airlifted by helicopter while searching for treasure buried by the eccentric art collector Forrest Fenn. Three courts have said he has to pay a $2,880 fine.
‘Nimblewill Nomad’ Becomes the Oldest Person to Hike the Appalachian Trail
M.J. Eberhart, known by his trail name, hiked into Dalton, Mass., on Sunday and became the oldest known person to hike the more than 2,000 miles of trail from Georgia to Maine.
Remains in Colorado Are Believed to Be West German Hiker Missing Since 1983
Rudi Moder, who was described as an experienced winter mountaineer, disappeared nearly 40 years ago during a skiing trip in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Taking the Loop Less Traveled on the Oregon Coast
The Three Capes area offers a quieter version of the classic road trip, with rugged scenery and hidden beaches off the main highway.
Walking an Adventure Playground
A new hiking path through Slovenia’s Julian Alps offers the pleasures of lakes and valleys rather than high peaks. It’s a worthwhile trade off.
Some States Want to Charge for Rescuing Lost Hikers
The coronavirus pandemic sent a surge of inexperienced hikers into the wilderness. Many ran into trouble. Now states are looking to bill them for costly search and rescue operations.
8 Places to Visit Along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway
With an autumnal ombré and cooler temperatures, fall is prime time for journeying along this Appalachian Mountain roadway.
‘Stairway to Heaven,’ or Dangerous Nuisance? A Hawaiian Landmark Is Set to Be Scrapped.
Honolulu officials said that maintaining the Haiku Stairs, an illegal hiking trail of 3,922 steps that crosses a mountain range, is too much of a liability.
How Is Climate Change Altering Your Favorite Places?
We’d like to hear from readers all over the world about how climate change is affecting your favorite places.
Richard Powers Speaks For the Trees
His Pulitzer-winning novel, “The Overstory,” left him so drained that he didn’t know whether he would write again. His new book, “Bewilderment,” came to him when he imagined a child talking to him in a forest.
Family’s Death in Sierra National Forest, Near Yosemite, Still a Mystery
Investigators still don’t know what caused the deaths of Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog. They were found on Aug. 17.
Family’s Death Hiking Near Yosemite Still a Mystery
Investigators still don’t know what caused the deaths of Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog. They were found on Aug. 17.
The Tetons’ Ever-Changing Beauty: A 45 Mile Hike Through the Wyoming Range
A three-day hike through the Teton Range in northwest Wyoming offers consistently stunning — and constantly unfolding — scenery.
As Hikers Vanish in Southern Australia, These Mountains Hold Tight to Their Mysteries
The high country of southern Australia is “remote and beautiful and unpredictable,” a place where visitors can be swallowed up without a sound.
Remains of Esther Dingley, Missing British Hiker, Are Found
For months, the authorities and Ms. Dingley’s partner combed the Pyrenees mountains. A DNA test confirmed the identity of remains found near her last known location, a group aiding the search said.
‘No Shortcuts?’: A 40-Mile Rite of Passage for High School Freshmen
A year after the pandemic canceled a nearly 50-year-old tradition, a New Jersey Catholic school brought back a mandatory hike across the Appalachian Trail.
It’s Summer in the Ski Towns, 2.0
Last year, mountain resorts were overrun by travelers in search of space and fresh air. The visitors are expected back, but now the towns have expanded activities and plans in place to deal with the crowds.
Joseph D. Mount Was Charged For Organizing a Hike of More Than 150 people to the Grand Canyon.
Prosecutors said at least 150 people showed up, astounding rangers and overwhelming visitors who struggled to steer clear of the hikers, many of whom were not wearing masks or social distancing.
Appalachian Trail Killer Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A judge found James L. Jordan not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal stabbing of Ronald S. Sanchez Jr. along the trail in 2019.
Do We Still Need to Keep Wearing Masks Outdoors?
Science shows that the risk of viral transmission outside is very low. The “two-out-of-three rule” can help you decide whether to mask up.
Hiker Rescued After Man Uses Photo to Pinpoint His Location
Rene Compean, who had been missing in the mountains of Southern California, was found on Tuesday after a stranger deduced his location from a photo posted by the authorities.
Pandemic Wilderness Explorers Are Straining Search and Rescue
Inexperienced adventurers have flooded remote areas like Wyoming’s Sublette County during the pandemic. When they call for help, the task is left to an overwhelmed network of volunteers.
In Hong Kong, Foreign Tourists Are Replaced by a Local Variety
Bored and trapped in an area one-third the size of Rhode Island, Hong Kongers have sought out the most far-flung corners of their city, mobbing parklands with crowds typically seen downtown.
What’s Mohamed Hadid Doing in Franklin Canyon?
Mohamed Hadid (father of Bella and Gigi) has been trying to build an enormous compound on one of the most popular hiking spots in the Los Angeles area. What could possibly go wrong?
Is ‘Avalanche’ the Answer to a 62-Year-Old Russian Mystery Over 9 Deaths?
Was it U.F.O.s? Yeti? The K.G.B.? The riddle of who or what killed nine young hikers has inspired conspiracy theories for decades. Two scientists now say a natural disaster may be to blame.
Avalanche Kills Three Hikers in Alaska, Officials Say
The bodies of the hikers were found near Anchorage on Wednesday. An avalanche in Colorado this week also killed three people.
The 48 Mountains That Held My Grief
After my son Ben died by suicide, I turned to hiking. I found myself: broken, but braver.
Escape From the City: 9 Winter Outings That Fight Cabin Fever
Snow biking near Seattle, winter bird-watching near New York and seven other cold-weather activities near large U.S. cities.
British Hiker Goes Missing in the Pyrenees
Esther Dingley, who had written extensively about traveling through Europe for the past six years with her partner, was last seen on Nov. 22.
Ways to Get Your Kids Moving
Teens and tweens need exercise, period. Many parents are finding informal, creative and encouraging ways to get their isolated offspring outside safely.
As Hiking Surges During the Pandemic, So Do Injuries
Novice hikers and climbers have flocked to the outdoors, but some are unprepared for the dangers on the trails.
Pandemic Crowds Bring ‘Rivergeddon’ to Montana’s Rivers
As urbanites flock to forests and rivers to escape coronavirus threats, trailheads are cramped with parked cars and fishing on the Madison River is like a Disneyland ride.
The Frustration and the Fury of Pakistan’s Women
The country fails its women from the very top of government leadership to those who live in our homes.
Hiker Rescued From Mount Rainier Makes ‘Miraculous’ Recovery
When Michael Knapinski arrived at a Seattle hospital, his heart stopped for 45 minutes and he was put on life support. Two days later, he was walking.
This Urban Safari in Hong Kong Comes With a Snake Warning
On nighttime hikes in Hong Kong’s surprisingly lush forests, a snake catcher teaches city slickers about the reptiles — and their bites.
For These Shows, Take a Hike
If you participate in a sound walk and no one is there to applaud, does it count as theater? Our critic argues that it does. Or at least that it can.
Fleeing the Trolls for the Grizzly Bears
When “civilization” oppresses, wilderness is the best therapy.
Next Stop: Marriage
Sara Ziff and Reed Young met on a train platform. They hit it off, but neither expected much from the encounter and said their goodbyes without an introduction. Four months later they matched on a dating app.
Body of One of Three Hikers Missing on Mount Rainier Is Found
Inclement weather has hampered the search for the hikers, who officials said were climbing in different locations.