Yosemite National Park, CA

Las Vegas, NV

The mysterious monolith that appeared out of nowhere in various countries and several US states during the COVID-19 pandemic have reappeared. Over the weekend, another mirrored structure was seen near Las Vegas, according to the police. ‘MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH!’. Similar 10-foot-tall, Toblerone-shaped steel monoliths were previously found in the US states...

Mysterious monolith reappears: Mirrored structure found in desert near Las Vegas

Maine State

Mecca, CA

New York Post

A couple hiking in the desert near Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California was rescued after they were forced to huddle from the searing sun when they ran out of water in 100-degree-plus heat.

The pair was hiking on Ladder Canyon Trail in Mecca on June 9 when they called for medical aid, the Associated Press reported. The man said his girlfriend was dehydrated and weak. 

Temperatures that day in the area — one of the hottest spots in the US — reached 103 degrees, according to National Weather Service records.

Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities evacuate 1,200...

Couple rescued in California desert after water runs out: video

The Independent

 A famous California rock climber has been jailed for life for sexually assaulting a woman multiple times during a hiking trip in Yosemite National Park.Charles Barrett, 40, used his reputation in the sport “to assault women in the rock-climbing community, and when his victims began to tell, Barrett responded by lashing out publicly with threats and intimidation,” prosecutors said.Following his arrest, Barrett also made more than 100 phone calls from jail to harass the woman and other alleged victims.Barrett was convicted in February on two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact and sentenced by...

Famous free solo climber jailed for life after raping a woman on a Yosemite hiking trip

IFLScience

Guess Who's Back? Police Find "Mysterious Monolith" In Las Vegas Desert

Irish Star

A 12-foot-tall metal monolith was discovered deep in the desert in Utah in November 2020 and since then sightings of similar monoliths have been reported around the world

'Mysterious monolith' appears in UK after similar sightings in Las Vegas and Wales

In another sign of the Mirage’s impending closure, the tram between the resort and Treasure Island has closed. The tram that connected the two resorts, which were both developed by Steve Wynn, is no longer in operation and there are almost no signs of its existence at Treasure Island.

Las Vegas tram shuts down as resort prepares to close

Arizona State

A hiker was found dead after camping overnight at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, park officials say. 

The 41-year-old male, who has not been publicly identified, was discovered “unresponsive” along the Bright Angel Trail just east of the Pipe Creek River Resthouse on Sunday morning, according to the National Park Service (NPS). 

“All attempts by bystanders and National Park Service personnel to resuscitate the individual were unsuccessful,” officials said. “The hiker was a 41-year-old male who was hiking out of the canyon from an overnight stay at the Bright Angel Campground near Phantom Ranch.” 

Graduate, father slashed by masked suspects outside high school commencement ceremony at Hofstra...

Hiker found dead at the bottom of the Grand Canyon after camping: officials

Nevada State

A mysterious monolith has appeared in the Nevada desert over the weekend, sparking speculation as to what it may be and who is behind it. The structure was spotted by the Las Vegas Police Department, who said they saw it during a search and rescue mission north of the Las Vegas Valley.

Mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Nick Davies

In the vast, sun-baked expanse of Death Valley, one of the most enduring and perplexing mysteries of modern times unfolded. It’s a story of adventure turned tragic, a tale that has baffled investigators and captured the imagination of many. This is the story of the Death Valley Germans.

Vanishing in Death Valley: A Desert Mystery

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Lazy

Fox News

Dozens of tourists say they fell ill on a recent visit to a popular and picturesque stretch of waterfalls deep in a gorge neighboring Grand Canyon National Park.

Mystery as huge group of people fall violently-ill while hiking through remote part of Grand Canyon

Daily Mail

A four-year-old California boy who wandered away from a campground in the Sierra National Forest was miraculously found safe after spending 22 hours alone in the wilderness.

Huge update after Christian Ramirez, 4, disappeared from campground in California wilderness

Madera County, CA

Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of a man and a woman who were found near Angel Falls, not far from Yosemite National Park in central California, this week, the Madera County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.

They were identified as Monica Ledesma, 34, and James Hall, 35, who were in a relationship, the sheriff’s department said.

Rescuers first located Ledesma’s body Wednesday, after being notified about an unresponsive woman in the water not far from Bass Lake.

Pro rock climber Charles Barrett gets life in prison for sexual assaults in Yosemite National park

Some of Hall’s belongings were found near...

California man died ‘trying to save’ girlfriend as rescue teams recover couple’s bodies from waterfall near Yosemite

Insider

I live in Arizona, and I've found most first-time tourists make these mistakes when visiting the Grand Canyon.

I'm an Arizona native. I always see first-timers make these 8 mistakes at the Grand Canyon.

HuffPost

The cat, whose name turned out to be Archie, was reunited with his family after his mishap.

Cat Rescued From Perilous Position At Grand Canyon National Park

Colorado State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

 The strange monolith looks like it could have come from another world.Jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas, the glimmering rectangular prism's reflective surface imitates the vast desert landscape surrounding the mountain peak where it has been erected.But where did the object come from, and is it still there? That's a mystery the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it was trying to solve after learning about it Monday through a social media post.Las Vegas police said on the social platform X that members of its search and rescue unit found the otherworldly...

Gleaming monolith pops up in Nevada desert, the latest in a series of quickly vanishing structures

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

NewsBreak

The Ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary: Options for 1-6 days!

Looking for the ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary? We’re sharing multiple itinerary options, for 1-6 days in the park!. We have been fortunate enough to visit...

The Ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary: Options for 1-6 days!

Comments / 0