Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park
A major search is underway for an 88-year-old hiker who disappeared Wednesday morning in Moreau State Park on Wednesday morning, May 27, authorities said.
Albert F. Sakowicz, who police described as an avid hiker, set out from the Western Ridge Trailhead around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said. His caretaker contacted State Police after he failed to return by 1 p.m.
Search efforts involving State Police Aviation, New York State Park Police, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers have continued throughout the park and surrounding areas, bu…
Missing Florida Hiker, 51, Found Dead In Snowy NY Woods: State Police
A Florida man who never returned from a winter hike in Upstate New York was found dead after an intense search effort, police said.
Troopers were notified around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, about a missing hiker on the Crane Pond Trail in the Essex County town of Schroon, located within the Adirondacks, New York State Police said on Thursday, Feb. 26.
According to police, Theodore S. Troth, 51, of The Villages, Florida, had been staying at Rowe’s Adirondack Cabins on Route 9 in Schroon since late January.
Troth left his cabin on Thursday, Feb. 19, to hike the Cran…
Hiker Seriously Hurt After Falling On Billy Goat Trail A In Great Falls, Officials Say
A hiker was seriously injured after falling along the Billy Goat Trail A near Great Falls on Monday, Oct. 13, prompting a major rescue operation involving multiple agencies, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS).
Crews were called around 1:00 p.m. to the C&O Canal National Historical Park after reports of an injured person on the rocky “Traverse” section of the trail, MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said.
“Rescue @COcanalNPS Billy Goat Trail A, Great Falls, MD, Potomac River, injured person from a fall,” Piringer posted.
Firefighters and swift-water rescue tea…
Bethlehem Valedictorian, 37, Dies After Summit Fall Hiking In Washington State, Family Says
A Pennsylvania native died after falling during a strenuous hike in Washington State, his family and rescue officials confirmed.
Andrew (Andy) Robert Wong, 37, of Bethlehem, PA, summitted Dragontail Peak in Leavenworth, WA, before falling to his death on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, according to his obituary from Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Hellertown.
Wong had just completed a weeklong Alpinism 1 Program on Mount Baker through the American Alpine Institute before attempting the Enchantments Traverse, his family said. He was reported missing on Friday, Sept. 5, and his body was later disc…
This NY Locale Named America's Best Town To Visit
Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list?
CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected.
The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations.
It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.”
Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
‘Super Chill And Funny’: Tyler State Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning
A popular Pennsylvania park ranger who vanished during a Memorial Day weekend patrol has been found dead, authorities and colleagues announced.
Alec Campbell, 38, of Delaware County, was identified as the ranger whose body was recovered from the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park after a days-long search. He went missing on Saturday, May 24, when his kayak capsized during routine patrol duties, Pennsylvania State Police said.
His body was located on Sunday, May 25, following a large multi-agency search effort involving DCNR, PSP Aviation and Maritime Units, local fire departments, emergenc…
Hiker Found Dead On Devils Path Trail In Lexington
A New Jersey man was found dead on a popular hiking trail in New York’s Catskill Mountains.
Linhu Jin, 54, was found unresponsive by a group of hikers on Greene County’s Devils Path Trail in the Town of Lexington at around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 24, according to New York State Police.
Jin, of Palisades Park, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A cause of death was not given but troopers confirmed that no foul play is suspected.
State Police were assisted by the New York State Forest Rangers, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lexington Fire Company.
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Former Upmc Doctor Accused Of Trying To Kill Wife On Hawaii Trail: Reports
A former UPMC anesthesiologist and assistant professor is accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday hike in Hawaii, authorities announced.
Gerhardt Konig, 46, a former University of Pittsburgh and UPMC doctor, pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder during a virtual court appearance on Monday, April 7, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Konig allegedly attacked his wife, Arielle Konig, 36, during a March 24 hike on the Pali Puka Trail on Oahu, according to ABC News.
Arielle refused to take a selfie near the cliff's edge, prompting Konig to shove her into the bushes w…
Human Remains Discovered In Montgomery County Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim
Authorities are working to identify a young man whose remains were discovered in a Montgomery County park, according to police.
A hiker stumbled upon a human skull in a wooded area of Rock Creek Regional Park on Saturday, March 1, and immediately called 911, Montgomery County Police said.
Officers from Montgomery County Police and the Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the scene, where they found additional human bones along with clothing items, including a winter hat, jacket, and pants.
No identification was recovered at the site, officials said.
The Office of the C…
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store In Bergen County In 2024: Ramsey Outdoor Store
We are thrilled to announce that Ramsey Outdoor Store has been named Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store in Bergen County in the Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!
According to its website, this family-owned and operated retailer has been catering to outdoor enthusiasts since 1953, specializing in fishing, camping, water sports, climbing, backpacking, hiking, hunting, and the necessary gear, clothing, and footwear to maximize your adventures.
The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and en…
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