Ann Houghton was found dead Feb. 2, on one of her many explorations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The assailants advanced on the downed hiker and his Canadian companion, robbing them of their cell phones and backpacks,” the release states. At 12:08 p.m. Mountain Disrupt Unit, Border Patrol ...

Since 2002, the Peruvian government has required tourists to have a permit and a guide to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Only licensed guiding companies can obtain permits, so it's vital to do ...

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Holmes said both women were prepared for a winter hike, had emergency gear and had winter hiking experience. But they didn’t expect they would lose the trial. McKee and LeLacheur had received training ...

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