Texas Man Dies in Fall From Alaska Mountain Trail

Britain Pool, 32, died after falling from a steep mountain trail above Juneau, the authorities said. He and a companion, who survived the fall, were cruise ship passengers.

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Bear Injures Hiker at Yellowstone National Park in Surprise Encounter

In a rare confrontation, a 29-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and left arm, park officials said.

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Hiker Found Dead in Cascade Mountains of Washington State After Apparent Fall

The Long Island man, 37, was hiking near Dragontail Peak, a rugged region of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

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On the Slopes of Mount Etna, Where Lava and Wine Flow

The fiery Sicilian volcano is a magnet not only for hikers, but for wine and food lovers. Vineyards thrive on the rich soil, alongside restaurants, bars and farm-stays.

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Experiencing Japan’s Fiery Autumnal Foliage

‘Momijigari’ means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary adds history and a sense of spirituality to the colors.

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‘Debilitating High’: Hikers on Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Rescued From Wilderness

The hikers, who were in the Catskill Mountains, told officials that they had consumed the hallucinogen and one was experiencing a “debilitating high.” It was the second such episode in recent months.

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Researcher Is Feared Dead After Falling Into a Glacial Stream in Alaska

The water pushed the man into a hole in the ice that suddenly filled with a torrent of water. He hasn’t been seen since.

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Hiker in Tennessee Who Picked Up a Venomous Snake Dies After Being Bitten

While thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, deaths are uncommon, according to the authorities.

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With a Shovel and a Dream, Woman Finds 2.3 Carat Diamond in Arkansas

After three weeks, with bug bites and tattered hiking boots, Micherre Fox found the stone at Crater of Diamonds State Park.

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Rescuers Find Body of American Hiker Who Was Missing in Pyrenees

Cole Henderson, 27, was last heard from in early July. Rescue workers found his body on Aug. 8, the Spanish police said.

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