Latest heat wave news
I've hiked in hot desert conditions all over the western US – here’s how to do it safely
Desert landscapes deliver some of the most dazzling delights on the planet, but visiting them in the summer requires extra precaution for your safety
"Can you bake cookies in your car on a hot summer day?" – National Park rangers show just how extreme current conditions are
The lighthearted experiment sends a serious message to anyone heading to a National Park in the western US right now
Deadly heat wave sweeps across western US National Parks – here's how to keep yourself safe
Most of the western US has been placed under an Excessive Heat Warning
Excessive heat warnings and hiking – how hot is too hot to hit the trail?
We look at the definition of “excessive heat” and when you should save your hike for another day
Clueless hiker arrested after dog dies from heat-related illness
An Arizona hiker faces charges after his dog succumbed to the heat despite a ban on hiking with dogs
Rangers at Zion National Park baked cookies on a car dashboard – and it worked
They won't be winning a bake-off any time soon, though
7 tips for running in humidity
We’ve put together seven tips for running in humidity so you can keep training – and cope – with sultry conditions
Mountain guides refuse to lead hikers up classic routes during heatwave
Scorching temperatures are making some of the most popular routes in the Alps impassable
