Columbus, OH

Utah State

The sign on the river’s left warned of the rapids to come. We were as prepared as possible, having heard about the intense Class 4+ whitewater we would encounter after reaching the Colorado and Green Rivers confluence in Utah’s Cataract Canyon. The water level was high, which meant the rapids would be fast and turbulent…and exciting!

Raft Utah’s Cataract Canyon for a Mild to Wild Adventure

Zion, located in Utah (a state with a whopping five national parks that can all be seen in one road trip), is one of the most-visited national parks in the United States. And, according to AllTrails, Angels Landing is the best-rated hike within the park. However, the problem with Angels Landing is that despite its incredible views, the hike is actually quite dangerous and crowded — making it one of those trails only recommended for experienced hikers. Because of this, the National Park Service has implemented a permit system for the trail. While getting a permit for Angels Landing is not as hard as some other popular hikes, it's still a hassle.

The Gorgeous And Exhilarating Hike In Utah That's Often Overlooked For Zion's Angels Landing

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 but still striking as the cholla garden at Joshua Tree National Park. Among those icons is the spreading cottonwood tree in front of Zion...

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

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

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

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Texas State

Moab, UT

Fox News

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

Irvine, CA

Hot summer days can be a grueling experience for all those stray animals without shelter, food, and water. On a particularly hot California day, one woman noticed something on a hillside in her neighborhood. At first, she thought this mysterious animal was a coyote, but looking at it for three...

Woman Notices Someone Staring At Her From A Hillside, Then Comes To A Shocking Realization

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

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

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Florida State

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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

Colorado State

Carbondale, CO

By Charles Pekow — New mountain biking opportunities will be limited under the finalized plan for the future of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in southwestern Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has completed a land management plan and decided against a proposed mountain bike/e-bike trail connecting Crested Butte with Carbondale, citing potential harm to wilderness management. Additionally, the plan may restrict mountain biking in the Lamborn area.

US Forest Service Plans for Colorado’s Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests will Affect Mountain Biking

Missouri State

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Saint Louis, MO

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Big Lots isn't any different from other retail stores that have had a decline in sales. The cost of groceries, alone, is enough to keep customers away who are watching their budgets.

These Big Lots locations will be closing in Missouri

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions (cougars, pumas, and more local names) are among the top predators that live in the United States. These powerful, majestic creatures once lived across much of the country but have since been killed or pushed out of most of it. Still, these resilient animals reside in secluded areas across the United States, with […]

The 15 US States That Have Mountain Lions in 2024

Massachusetts State

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

Jackson Hole Radio

Over a month and a half has passed since a kayaker disappeared on Jackson Lake.43-year-old Wesley Dopkins went missing in Grand Teton National Park in the middle of June. Park rangers are continuing their search efforts as part of ongoing field operations, with the hope of recovering his remains. Officials say that Dopkins is presumed dead.

After Nearly Two Months – Search for Missing Kayaker in Grand Teton National Park Still Active

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Orange County, FL

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

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

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...

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

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