Backcountry Hiker Falls 300 Feet To His Death in Grand Teton National Park
A 24-year-old Pennsylvania man hiking in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park tumbled 300 feet to his death on Teewinot Mountain.
Missteps in the Parks
Body of Overdue Hiker Found in Remote, Rugged Area of Grand Canyon National Park
The body of a man whose wife reported him overdue from a hike at Grand Canyon National Park was found in a remote and rugged area below the North Rim.
SPOT – The Good, the Bad and the Silly Uses for Those High-Tech Communicators
SPOT units are compact communication devices that can be used to summon help in event of an emergency in remote areas. SPOT can be a life-saving tool, but false alarms by inept users can also be a problem. Recent incidents in two parks illustrate the potential and the pitfalls of modern technology.
Fatality Reported on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park
A solitary hiker fell to his death from Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials reported Friday. Park officials were trying to determine whether the victim was a Colorado man who had failed to return from his trek up the 14,259-foot peak.
Woman Drowns In Yellowstone National Park's Backcountry
A 30-year-old Wyoming woman has drowned in a remote area of Yellowstone National Park's backcountry, according to park officials.
- September 11th, 2009
Upon Further Review: Sometimes Chicken Soup Just Isn't Good for a Ranger's Soul
The wide variety of duties performed by park rangers is part of the job's appeal, but some tasks are clearly less desirable than others. Responding to a hazardous materials spill falls into the "negative" category, but in rural America, the definition of "haz mat" can include some pretty bizarre substances.
A Romantic Miscue Led to a Helicopter Rescue at Great Falls Park near Washington, D.C.
Eagle 2 is a U. S. Park Police helicopter used in the Washington, D.C. area and it's participated in some dramatic missions. Few, however, have involved a more unusual situation than a recent rescue at Great Falls Park—and it all started with a romantic miscue.
Body Thought To Be That of Missing Hiker Found in Grand Canyon National Park
A body believed to be that of a missing North Carolina man was retrieved from Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday.
Two Injured, One Seriously, in Parasailing Accident at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
A mother and son were injured in a parasailing accident at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The incident occurred on Lake Power, near the mouth of the San Juan River, and resulted in severe head injuries to the woman.
Still No Signs of Missing Hiker in Grand Canyon National Park
A slow, methodical search of the canyon-riddled backcountry in Grand Canyon National Park continues to come up empty in the search for a 43-year-old North Carolina man thought to have descended below the South Rim around August 31.
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