3 hikers, including police officer, missing in California's Kings Canyon National ParkOctober 15th, 2009 3 hikers missing in Kings Canyon National ParkFRESNO, Calif. — A police officer from Southern California is among three hikers missing in Kings Canyon National Park near Fresno.
Catwalk hikes planned for New River Gorge this springSeptember 30th, 2009 Catwalk hikes planned for New River GorgeFAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — New River Gorge visitors will be able to walk directly across the canyon on a 30-inch-wide steel span 850 feet above the river starting in the spring.
Backpacker, 70, missing for days, rescued from Tenn.'s Great Smoky Mountains National ParkAugust 31st, 2009 Backpacker, 70, unhurt after Tenn. mountain rescueGATLINBURG, Tenn.
Elderly backpacker, missing for days, rescued safely from Great Smoky Mountains Natoonal ParkAugust 31st, 2009 Elderly backpacker unhurt after mountain rescueGATLINBURG, Tenn. — A 70-year-old backpacker who had been missing for several days in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been airlifted to safety and is reported in good shape.
Tourists at Sequoia National Park rerouted as rangers helicopter in to destroy pot gardenAugust 27th, 2009 Tourists at Calif. park rerouted due to pot gardenSEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif.
2 hikers rescued by helicopter after visiting bus made famous in the movie 'Into the Wild'August 25th, 2009 Hikers rescued in Alaska after journey into wildANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two hikers have been rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting the bus made famous in the Sean Penn-directed movie "Into the Wild."
Troopers said the two were not prepared for an extended hike, with only street clothes and a little food. The "magic bus" gained fame after a young adventurer Christopher McCandless hiked out to it and died in an adventure chronicled in "Into the Wild."
The hikers were identified as 19-year-old Donald Carroll from Illinois and 21-year-old Jia Long He from China.
Families speak out in NYC to keep attention on US hikers missing in IranAugust 20th, 2009 Kin speak out on US hikers missing in IranNEW YORK — Relatives of three American hikers being held in Iran continue to press their case that the backpackers never had any intention of going there. Hikers Shane Bauer, Joshua Fattal and Sarah Shourd have been held since they entered Iran from Iraq without authorization on July 31.
First family to tour Grand Canyon National Park on SundayAugust 16th, 2009 Obama family to tour Grand Canyon on SundayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha will do some more sightseeing. The first family and other relatives will tour Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday.
Teen dies at Grand Canyon after hiking group of 8 runs out of waterAugust 14th, 2009 Teen dies at Grand Canyon after water runs outGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — An 18-year-old who was among a group of eight hikers that had run out of water at the Grand Canyon has died.
Park Service bracing for delays and disruptions during President Obama's Grand Canyon visitAugust 14th, 2009 Disruptions likely when president visits CanyonGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — The First Family's visit to the Grand Canyon is likely to cause some delays and closures for tourists Sunday.
Body found in Grand Canyon National Park, believed to be that of missing 20-year-old studentJuly 26th, 2009 Body of missing hiker believed found in CanyonGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Authorities say they have found a body in Grand Canyon National Park and believe it's that of a Northern Arizona University student missing on a hiking trip.
Chinese state media says at least 53 people missing in landslide in Sichuan provinceJuly 23rd, 2009 China media says at least 53 missing in landslideBEIJING — Chinese state media says at least 53 people are missing after a landslide hit a county in Sichuan province in the country's southwest. The official Xinhua News Agency said Thursday that the landslide was triggered by heavy rain in Kangding county.
Ecuador police find 3 American students who went missing during hike in Andes mountainsJuly 21st, 2009 Police find 3 missing American hikers in EcuadorQUITO, Ecuador — Rescuers found three U.S. college students Monday evening after they went missing during a weekend hike in Ecuador's northern Andes mountains.
Motorist dies in drive over edge of Grand CanyonJuly 13th, 2009 Motorist dies in drive over edge of Grand CanyonGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Authorities say a man has driven over the edge of the Grand Canyon and plunged 600 feet to his death.
Searchers find body of hiker who was among 3 who jumped into Colorado River at Grand CanyonMay 2nd, 2009 1 of 3 hikers swept away in Colo. River found deadGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.
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