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10 boots to keep your feet dry during fall rainy season

Now that fall weather has arrived, it’s time to prepare for the sudden shift in the weather. Rainy days and cool mornings mean you need to switch from sandals to boots and sneakers. Anyone looking to keep their feet warm and dry can find a pair of fall boots on this list that matches their style. From comfy slip-on boots …

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Colorado rescue crews race to find missing hiker, dog near Aspen trail

The search is on for a 75-year-old woman and her Irish setter who went missing while hiking in the mountains of Colorado on Sunday. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office said that at about 8:40 p.m., a citizen waved down a deputy to say a family member, Jennifer Hearn, had not returned from her hike on Triangle Peak. Triangle Peak Trail …

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Loyal dog saves camper's life after running miles for help: 'No words'

Good dog! A loyal canine recently saved its owner’s life after running for miles to guide others to the scene of a horrific car crash in Oregon. In a Facebook post published on June 3, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies learned of the crash on Monday morning. Officials received a report about “a vehicle over an embankment …

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Search continues for TV doctor Michael Mosley missing in Greece

The search for British TV doctor and Daily Mail columnist Dr. Michael Mosley entered its third day Friday as divers scour the coast on the Greek island of Symi for any sign of him. Mosley, 67, was last seen on Wednesday. His wife, Dr. Clare Bailey, alerted authorities after he went for a hike along St. Nicholas Beach in the …

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The 10 best coolers for keeping your drinks cold this summer

Whether you plan to spend your summer at the beach, hiking all day or just hanging out in your own backyard, a cooler is one of those summer necessities everyone needs. A good cooler keeps your drinks ice-cold no matter where you are. If you like popular brands like Yeti, Coleman and Igloo, our list has these brands and more. …

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Black bear swipes at hiker in Colorado resort town

A mother black bear swiped at a Colorado hiker Tuesday, sending them to the ground where they got scrapes on their arms but were able to finish their walk before getting first aid, according to a statement from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. After the attack in Steamboat Springs, a ritzy ski resort town about three hours northwest of Denver, wildlife …

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Oregon hiker, 22, dies at Columbia River Gorge after falling off a cliff

A 22-year-old Oregon woman has plunged to her death while hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, officials say. Elisha Macias fell an estimated 50 to 60 feet on Sunday after separating from a group of friends she was with near Horsetail Falls, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office told The Associated Press. Around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, a 911 caller reported …

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Climber found dead on Alaska's Denali, the highest peak in North America

A climber was found dead on North America’s tallest peak, Denali, on Monday, a day after a family member told rangers they had not heard from them in days, authorities said. The climber was using a satellite communication device to keep in contact with their family during a solo attempt to climb Denali, according to a statement from Denali National …

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Colorado hiker, 23, vanishes in Rocky Mountain National Park

A 23-year-old hiker has vanished while scaling the tallest peak inside Rocky Mountain National Park, officials say. Lucas Macaj of Colorado Springs was last heard from early Sunday afternoon “when he texted a friend indicating that he was on the summit” of the 14,259 ft. Longs Peak, according to the National Park Service. The NPS says “significant storms moved through …

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Falling rock kills hiker near Mt. Whitney in California; third fatality in a week

A hiker was killed near Mt. Whitney on Sunday after being struck by a falling rock, marking the third fatality within a week near California’s highest peak, authorities said. The hiker was in the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek Trail when bystanders reported that a rock fell and severely injured the individual, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office said. Search …

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