A father hiking with his teenage son at Wahkeena Falls told KATU he came across a rattle snake and had to stop other hikers ...

SCOTTISH Mountain Rescue volunteers were called out to help people in danger on a record-breaking 1,000 times last year. Their annual report revealed 740 people rescued, 17 animals needed ...

Pretty soon it will officially be summer, and that means it’s time to check your gear. Anyone heading to the mountains to ...

The best hiking backpacks for women have breathable back panels, padded hip belts and a female-specific fit. These are the ...

Monsoon brings beauty to the Western Ghats. Recent incidents led to travel restrictions. Authorities restricted tourism in ...

After a drowning and six recent rescues, officials are urging Lake Huron visitors to avoid risky areas, follow flag warnings, ...

After being called to the notorious trail to Mailbox Peak five times in one week, King County Explorer Search and Rescue is reminding hikers to be safe.

With temperatures into the 90s — and a real feel above 100 degrees — many local residents are looking for ways to stay cool — ...

The hot weather has been making beaches in mid-Michigan a desirable place, but some may not realize how dangerous Lake Huron can be.

During heatwaves, hikers sweat profusely, and that moisture becomes dangerous when it’s cold. Holmes says people can get ...

A public safety alert has been issued regarding the usage of small watercraft on Lake Huron during hazardous conditions.