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Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here’s How to Stay Safe.

There have been 11 deaths at Grand Canyon National Park so far this year. We asked hiking experts to share their best recommendations to avoid danger.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

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6 Spots for a Late Summer Trip: Not Too Hot, Not Too Crowded

Let others fight the lines and the heat while you relax on a secluded beach or bike a trail through the mountains.

By Shannon Sims

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Foraging on Public Lands Is Becoming More LImited

Collecting wild mushrooms, berries and other foods from public forests and parks has become so popular that state and federal agencies are imposing more restrictions.

By Jim Robbins

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6 Wild Swimming Spots in California, Beyond the Coast

The beach may beckon, but these freshwater swimming holes and hot springs show another side of the state: Granite canyons, emerald pools and ancient redwood groves.

By Dillon Seitchik-Reardon