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A fallen tree blocks a hiking trail

"Tragic and unforeseeable" – 1 killed when tree falls on remote wilderness campsite where 4 were sleeping in hammocks

By Julia Clarke last updated

Another injured camper is said to be in a stable condition

Camping
Large pine at Yosemite Valley at Yosemite Nationalpark

"The unthinkable happened" – hiker critically injured by falling tree just two weeks after fatal incident

By Julia Clarke published

The hiker was seriously injured in the event

Hiking
A fallen tree blocks a hiking trail

Man killed by falling tree at Colorado ski resort

By Julia Clarke published

The resort employee was performing trail maintenance when the tragedy occurred

Nature & Wildlife
A flash flood in the desert

7 springtime trail hazards hikers and runners need to know about

By Julia Clarke published

With a little know-how, you can hike safely in any season

Hiking
A fallen tree blocks a hiking trail

Hiker killed by falling tree on popular Washington waterfall trail

By Julia Clarke published

The 39-year-old hiker was walking along the scenic route with a group of friends when the tragedy occurred

Hiking
A fallen tree blocks a hiking trail

Camper killed by fallen tree at Vermont campsite

By Julia Clarke published

The Massachusetts man was struck by the tree after an overnight storm

Camping
A fallen tree blocks a hiking trail

Hazard trees: what's your risk of a falling tree as a hiker?

By Julia Clarke published

How big of a risk are hazard trees for hikers, and what can you do to avoid falling trees and tree limbs on the trail?

Hiking