A U.S. and Canadian rugged wilderness famed for glaciers and alpine scenery.
Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old Floridian, has died on the Mt. Brown Trail in Glacier National Park. Park officials say injuries are consistent with a bear encounter; the bear encounter is under investigation. Pollio had planned to reach the Mount Brown Fire Lookout during a two-week trip.
Over the past weeks, Yosemite National Park has faced record crowds after scrapping the seasonal vehicle reservation system. Data show long entrance backups and crowded parking, with officials defending real-time traffic management while critics warn of gridlock and safety risks.
Kamryn Renae has shared her ascent on the Pacific Crest Trail, including a May climb of Mount Whitney where illness forced her to camp near the summit. She was airlifted to hospital after succumbing to illness, later attributed to a water source, and was helped down by fellow hikers.
A spate of bear incidents across national parks and mountain towns has prompted renewed safety warnings. A cyclist was injured in a Pinecrest incident; a hiker in Glacier National Park survived a grizzly attack; a Mammoth Lakes couple killed a bear after it threatened their dogs. Park services urge vigilance, proper food storage and bear-aware practices.