Zion National Park protects one of the most spectacular landscapes on planet Earth. Precipitous red rock walls form deep canyons filled with rushing rivers, waterfalls, and all manner of stunning rock formations. In the land beyond the canyons, towering flat-top mesas soar into the sky, many of which offer fantastic mountain biking. Trail systems to the west of Zion such as Gooseberry Mesa and Guacamole Mesa are legendary.

35 miles of brand-new MTB trails are ready to ride east of Zion National Park, with more on the way

Yosemite National Park, CA

The Independent

An Arizona State University student slipped and fell to her death after she and her father got caught in a sudden storm while hiking in Yosemite National Park.Grace Rohloff, 20, lost her footing on July 13 while she and her father, Jonathan Rohloff, were hiking the park’s Half Dome cables, her father told SFGate.“Grace was such a beautiful soul,” Rohloff told the outlet. “She deserves to have her story told.”The Arizona-based father-daughter duo were experienced climbers, and were thrilled when they learned on July 11 that they had obtained a permit to hike Half Dome. Grace was especially excited, telling...

Dad recalls devastating moment his daughter slipped 200 feet to her death while hiking Yosemite’s Half Dome

Utah State

San Juan County, UT

New York Post

A Wisconsin restaurant owner and his daughter died when they became lost during a scorching hike in a Utah park last week. 

Albino Herrera Espinoza, 52, and Beatriz Herrera, 23, were trekking around the Syncline Loop in Canyonlands National Park on Friday when they lost their way and ran out of water, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.



The Syncline Loop, which is 8.1 miles long, is described by the National Park Service as the most challenging trail in the park’s Island in the Sky district. 

Temperatures in the area soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday.

Coast Guard rescues...

Father and daughter die after getting lost, running out of water on scorching hike in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park

Milton, FL

Fox News

A worker who was shot dead by park rangers at Yellowstone National Park on July 4 morning had intended to carry out a mass shooting later that day, park officials have revealed. Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, of Milton, Florida, died during an exchange of gunfire with rangers after he held a woman against her will at the park's Canyon Village complex during the early hours of July 4.The National Park Service (NPS) says that the woman told park rangers that Fussner threatened to kill her and others, including plans to allegedly carry out a mass shooting at July 4th events outside...

Gunman shot dead at Yellowstone National Park wanted to carry out July 4 mass shooting: officials

A well-known arch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area along Lake Powell, nicknamed "Toilet Bowl" as well as "Hole in the Roof" and other names, has collapsed. Rangers say the arch, located in Rock Creek Bay, collapsed on Thursday, although a park release did associate a cause. The “Double Arch” geologic feature was also referred to as “Crescent Pool.”

Renowned Arch At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Is No More

On July 13, Grace Rohloff and her father Johnathon went hiking at Yosemite National Park. She was an experienced hiker, but sadly, it would prove to be her last. Rohloff slipped on the way down from the top of the iconic Half Dome and plunged some 300 feet to her death.

20-Year-Old Hiker Falls to Her Death at Half Dome in Yosemite

Recalling how chaotic things turned a year ago during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Mount Rainier National Park officials are asking visitors for this year's astronomical fireworks to be conscientious and courteous. During last year's meteor shower not only was every legal parking spot taken long before sundown, but visitors...

Arrival Of Meteor Showers Prompts Plea To Mount Rainier Visitors

New Jersey State

Green Bay, WI

NBC News

A man and his daughter died late last week after they ran out of water in Canyonlands National Park in Utah on a day when temperatures rose over 100 degrees, authorities said. The bodies of Albino Herrera Espinoza, 52, and Beatriz Herrera, 23, both of Green Bay, Wisconsin, were found at about 6 p.m. Friday, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Father and daughter hikers found dead in Utah after running out of water in 100-degree temps

Salt Lake City, UT

UPI News

Utah executed convicted murderer Taberon Honie shortly early Thursday morning just after midnight at the Utah State Correctional Facility near Salt Lake City.

Utah executes Taberon Honie for 1998 Claudia Marie Benn murder

West Virginia State

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Irvine, CA

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A woman is suspected of stealing a package from a Woodbridge doorstep on July 10, according to the Irvine Police Department . The police believe she may be responsible for other thefts. Her bag appears to say, “Here are a few of my favorite things.” Unfortunately, the things in her bag belong to other people.

The Irvine Police are on the hunt for a chubby package thief on a scooter

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Texas State

Moab, UT

Human remains found in a canyon in Grand County, Utah, are those of a woman who went missing while exploring the area with her husband, according to the medical examiner.

Medical examiner identifies remains found in Utah canyon as missing Texas woman

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, specific commentary and quotes from Tony Dow are from his direct interview with the author.]. It's been two years since the tragic death of beloved actor Tony Dow, best known for playing Wally Cleaver on the classic sitcom Leave It To Beaver, died at 77 years old.

Remembering Beloved 'Leave It To Beaver' Actor Tony Dow: 2 Years After His Tragic Death

Kane County, UT

Adventure On SI

An earthquake was reported near Zion National Park on Sunday evening.

Earthquake Reported Near Zion National Park Has Travelers On Notice

An undisclosed BASE jumper lost his life while making an illegal jump at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

BASE Jumping Accident Leads to Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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Zion Lodge's Iconic Cottonwood Tree Might Be Nearing Its End

Across the National Park System there are many iconic images that catch visitors' attention, some as notable as Old Faithful in full eruption, some as subtle...

Zion Lodge's Iconic Cottonwood Tree Might Be Nearing Its End

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