Thousands of hikers take on the Grand Canyon’s Rim-to-Rim trek every summer, covering more than 20 miles from one side of the canyon to the other. This year, however, a major trail closure has some ...

Thousands of hikers take on the Grand Canyon’s Rim-to-Rim trek every summer. This year, however, a major trail closure has ...

Arizona’s giant natural wonder reliably strikes awe, whether tackled from inside or above. Poking out on a curve of the South ...

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Image via Facebook A trip to the Grand Canyon turned to tragedy, leaving a prominent Washington state doctor dead. Sadly, the ...

His cause of death is under investigation by the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the park service.

Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old doctor from Olympia, Washington, died during the bucket list hike. He was only a half mile away ...

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is set for their seasonal closure of Goldstrike, Arizona Hot Springs, White Rock and ...

This one-day itinerary includes the best of Grand Canyon's South Rim, including El Tovar, Mather Point, Bright Angel Trail ...

Dennis Smith, 74, of Olympia, was hiking the 20-mile rim-to-rim trail when he became unresponsive a half mile from the North Kaibab Trailhead. Smith was pronounced dead at the location. (M.

A 74-year-old man died while hiking the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Monday.