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Branch Brook Park is New Jersey's oldest city park

Anna Harden July 6, 2024 0 Comment

Newark is New Jersey's largest city and a great hub for dining and culture. But surprisingly, it hides one of New Jersey's most beautiful parks. While this isn't a state park, it does have...

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Search and rescue teams in Utah emphasize outdoor safety despite busy start to July

Anna Harden July 4, 2024 0 Comment

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Search and rescue teams have been very busy lately. “We are exhausted,” said Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera. “They have been out several times in the last few...

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Utah teenager is struck by lightning while hiking and miraculously survives after being found unconscious

Anna Harden July 3, 2024 0 Comment

A Utah teenager miraculously survived a lightning strike after being found unconscious during a church walk, attributing his survival to “divine intervention.” Jacob Johnson, 18, was hiking with 50 other teenagers from The Church...

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Californian hiker found bloodied and speechless on a hiking trail with no memory of what happened

Anna Harden July 3, 2024 0 Comment

A first-time backpacker was found bleeding, wet, shaking – and possibly cut – on the ground of a California hiking trail, but cannot remember how he got into this predicament. Sashank Upadhyayula, 34, was...

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How to use California's free State Library Parks Pass for hiking

Anna Harden July 2, 2024 0 Comment

California's recent budget deal saved one of my favorite programs, which allows free parking at state parks. Here's how it works: Go to your local library and use your library card to borrow a...