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Calif. Hiker Dies on Katahdin Minutes After Reaching AT Terminus
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Fifty Years of Klunkers: Pearl Pass Tour Celebrates Mountain Biking’s Birthplace
Crested Butte’s Pearl Pass Klunker Tour marks its 50th anniversary as the nation’s oldest mountain bike tour, drawing 100+ riders on vintage klunkers for a nearly 40-mile ride from Crested Butte to Aspen via Pearl Pass, honoring the sport’s origins and the pioneers who cobbled bikes from junk decades ago.
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Drought-fueled bear attack ends in euthanization near South Platte
A subadult female black bear knocked a fisherman to the ground and bit his legs on a trail near the North Fork-South Platte confluence in Jefferson County. Witnesses helped scare the bear away, and CPW with a USDA dog team tracked and euthanized the animal early Saturday; the victim, in his 60s, was hospitalized. CPW reports a sixth bear attack in 2026 as historic drought reduces natural foods, pushing bears to forage more aggressively in preparation for hibernation. Officials urge hikers to stay alert, travel in groups, secure trash, and leash dogs to reduce conflicts.
Massachusetts anglers haul 1,260-pound Atlantic blue marlin, near world record
Two Massachusetts fishermen aboard the Castafari battled a 1,260-pound Atlantic blue marlin off Cape Cod for about three hours, initially mistaking it for a shark. The fish weighed 1,260 pounds on an IGFA-certified scale in Falmouth, likely a Massachusetts state record and among the largest Atlantic blue marlins caught off the East Coast, approaching the world record of 1,402 pounds. Scientists estimate the fish at 25–30 years old, and the meat will be shared among about a dozen people.
Wyoming Llamas Draw Visitors to Elk Mountain Farm
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Wyoming Rancher Frees Elk Calf From Barbed Wire
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Slack Elimination Reworks CFD Rodeo, Riders Say
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NC Sets August Antlered Deer Special in 7 Counties
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A $380 foldable kayak that fits a Prius and kicks off on the water in 10 minutes
A reader-style review of the Tucktec 10 Pro foldable kayak ($380) praising its portability and quick setup: when folded it’s 48x14x8 inches and weighs about 24 lb, allowing two pieces to fit in a Prius hatchback. It unfolds into a 10 ft, stable craft in roughly 10 minutes with a skeg and new rigid poles for back support and improved paddling efficiency. It offers more straightforward storage and setup than inflatables and is cheaper than folding rivals, but the open cockpit can get wet and the foam seat can become hard over long trips. Not meant for speed or whitewater—best for easy, spontaneous water outings with gear storage.}
Yellowstone Blast Carves 20-Foot Boiling-Water Crater
An explosion at Yellowstone National Park carved a 20-foot crater filled with boiling water, underscoring the ongoing geothermal activity in the park.