Survival skills, wilderness readiness, and field craft
Idaho issued an October 19, 2026 health advisory for Mann Lake after tribal sampling found toxin-producing cyanobacteria; officials say avoid contact, don't boil or filter the water, and protect pets.
Claremont closed its Hills Wilderness Park Sunday as Tropical Storm Rachel brought rain, winds, flooding and trail hazards across Southern California.
All Level 1-3 evacuations for the Three Queens, King and Goat fires lifted Oct. 9, with 9,582 acres at 45% containment — but Forest Service closures remain.
Cosby Knob Shelter at mile 231.4 closed for bear activity as Hurricane Isaias disrupted Smokies travel; here's how to reroute and store food safely.
Stanislaus National Forest reports 75% containment on the 52-acre Piute Fire and asks hikers to avoid Piute Lake or use a posted Emigrant Wilderness detour.
NPS is searching around Abrams Falls for 24-year-old Sahil Jilani, last seen Oct. 5 in Townsend after his vehicle was found Oct. 7.
A 72-year-old Mount Shasta camper survived a fall and days of exposure in the Cabin Creek drainage and was hoisted out alive Oct. 4.
Boulder County's 6-acre Dry Creek Fire brought evacuation warnings, a camp evacuation and Button Rock Preserve closure on Oct. 6 before containment held at 25%.
Rhode Island officials advise avoiding swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking at Johnson’s Pond in Coventry after samples exceeded the blue-green algae advisory threshold.
Early-October 2026 bulletins warned thin alpine snow could already slide; what Avalanche Canada posted and how to travel until daily forecasts resume.
Vest-Telemark showed Not assessed with No Rating on Oct. 3, 2026; here is what that off-season status means and how to use Varsom warnings, grades and terrain rules.
Dome Fire closure expands to Mono Meadow and Buena Vista after 20-mph winds push a spot fire near Bridalveil Creek; 6,159 acres, 40% contained.
One dead, about 15 missing and 60+ airlifted after Bright Angel Creek flood knocked out Grand Canyon's sole water pipeline and closed key trails.
Forest Order 09-09-00-26-11 reopens four Boundary Waters entries Oct. 1 while keeping fire-damaged routes closed through April 2027.
70-year-old Craig Berg survived 11 days on Isle Royale after losing his phone in a swamp, rationing food and flagging kayakers at Intermediate Lake on Sept. 12.
A 71-year-old hiker last seen Aug. 17 at Horseshoe Canyon trailhead remained missing Sept. 28, with NPS, BLM and Wayne County crews searching by air and ground.
Hong Kong health officials on Sept. 27 urged hydration, shade, timing changes and UV protection as very hot weather and two hiking rescues highlighted heat-stroke risk.
Los Padres Order 05-07-51-26-11 closes Monterey backcountry through Jan. 31, 2027 for Timber and Plaskett fire areas.
Washington parks held year-round burn bans on Sept. 25, 2026, with Level 2 limits, Anderson Lake closures, Beacon Rock work, and bridge and highway detours shaping fall trips.
Dome Fire at 4,030 acres and 15% containment on Sept. 24 morning, with Glacier Point Road closed, handlines expanding, and mule teams supplying remote crews.
Dome Fire grew 273 acres to 3,795 acres at 15% containment by Sept. 23 morning; 840 personnel, Badger Pass camp, and limited southern trail closures as Yosemite stayed open.
