A well-known and beloved Washington state teacher plummeted to his death just two miles into a planned solo backpack trek ...

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Harris Levinson was a teacher at Vashon High School, where he taught Spanish and other subjects. He left the school in 2017 ...

A beloved teacher from Washington State died following a fatal fall while hiking the John Muir Trail to Yosemite National Park, prompting a substantial response from the community of Vashon in ...

Whether you’re chasing sweeping mountain views, crystalline lakes, or the dense beauty of old-growth forests, these are 10 of ...

The Mist Trail at Yosemite National Park is an extremely popular trail that takes hikers uphill past two fantastic waterfalls to see unbelievable views of the park. It's part of the trek up the iconic ...

If your hiking trail has substantial elevation changes like these, then you absolutely need to have completed several similar ...

Arizona is a hiker's paradise with tons of stunning trails to take. However, three trails made the list of most popular ...

In summertime, it’s safe to say that nobody has this problem. That’s when Wawona’s cabins and campgrounds fill with parkgoers escaping the most crowded parts of Yosemite, and the swimming hole beneath ...

An island community in Washington is mourning the loss of a beloved former high school teacher who died one day into a trek ...

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.