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Grrrrrr.... More people who never learned to respect natural surroundings. Good Hikers know better.

Watch: Vandals Destroy Oregon's 18-Million-Year-Old Rock Formation The vandals said they believe their actions did the world, and Oregon, a favor.

Watch: Vandals Destroy Oregon's 18-Million-Year-Old Rock Formation

Grrrrrr.... More people who never learned to respect natural surroundings. Good Hikers know better.

thedailybeast.com The vandals said they believe their actions did the world, and Oregon, a favor.

5,000-year-old carving in Norway ruined by kids trying to help

Guess they never had any Good Hiker training. :(

nydailynews.com Kids who ruined a 5,000-year-old stone carving in an naive attempt to clean it up could face prosecution.

47 National Parks in One 14,500 Mile Roadtrip Put parks on the map for more Americans at www.thesca.org.

American Hiking Society

The ultimate National Park Service road trip! Student Conservation Association

Outside Magazine

Parenthood shouldn't keep you cooped up inside.

Why You Should Hike with Your Baby (And How to Do It) The upstart parenting meet-up Hike it Baby has more than 125,000 families in 277 cities in the U.S. alone, with 3,600 free nature walks every month.

Not a good hiker.

Yellowstone National Park Dakota D. Tipton was so proud of his name that he carved his inititals into the Roosevelt Arch at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately for the Texan, someone saw him and now he'll spend three days in jail.

National Parks Traveler

Not a good hiker.

True story: Texan going to jail for carving his initials into the Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone's North Entrance.

Top 10 YouTube Channels to Inspire You to Get Outside

lifehacker.com The sun is high, the days are long, and the weather is hot—which means it’s a great time to get outdoors and see some beautiful natural spaces. Whether it’s a huge national park or just a green space closer to home, here are some channels that’ll inspire you to get out and explore.

Outdoor Classes, Events & Outings – REI.com

Wow! Tons of FREE outdoor skills classes from REI, the weekend of July 30-31. https://www.rei.com/freeweekend

rei.com Learn how to fix your bike, camp cooking tips, kayaking excursions and more with REI. Find classes and events in your area.

Wow! Tons of FREE outdoor skills classes from REI, the weekend of July 30-31. https://www.rei.com/freeweekend

Outdoor Classes, Events & Outings – REI.com Learn how to fix your bike, camp cooking tips, kayaking excursions and more with REI. Find classes and events in your area.

The 24-Hour Plans for 10 Must-Do National Parks Cramming a National Park visit into just one day can involve a stressful amount of guess-based planning and/or a simple dose of luck-infused spontaneity. But you can take charge with confidence if you read though this list of carefully curated day plans for ten beloved National Parks.

American Hiking Society

"Cramming a National Park visit into just one day can involve a stressful amount of guess-based planning and/or a dose of luck-infused spontaneity. But you can take charge with confidence if you read though this list of carefully curated day plans for ten beloved National Parks." via Outside Magazine

Cool!

Every National Park Map Now Digitized for Your Convenience Summer is here and America’s national parks are brimming with visitors. If you’re currently one of them or plan to be soon, you’ll want to be aware of this awesome new resource.

Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Cool!

Are you headed to a national park this summer? Don’t go without reading this first.

Sounds like they could use some basic Good Hiker training. Sheesh.

Grand Canyon National Park National Park Service authorities are looking for a couple in connection with vandalism in Grand Canyon National Park.

National Parks Traveler

Sounds like they could use some basic Good Hiker training. Sheesh.

Couple sought in connection with vandalism at Grand Canyon National Park.

6 Perfect John Muir Quotes To Inspire Your Wanderlust How did a Scottish immigrant, fascinated by the natural world and the wild beauty of his new home in America, become synonymous with preservation? How did one man, who was an eternally-curious student of the interconnectedness of humanity and nature, become America’s most famous naturalist and conse...

National Park Foundation

Fuel your wanderlust and reconnect with nature during ! Let these words of wisdom from John Muir inspire you.

Nicholas Kristof

Father-daughter time on the trail. Nice.

My column takes a break from politics and crises to offer some personal advice: Go take a hike! nyti.ms/1TY3MCU

Father-daughter time on the trail. Nice.

Sore, Happy Feet on the Pacific Crest Trail A backpacking trip provides both an escape from life’s distractions and an annual bonding experience for father and daughter.

Yikes!

Rocky's trail crew is getting into the NPS Centennial spirit with another creative snow sculpture! The process of digging out the Alpine Visitor Center has begun and Trail Ridge Road is scheduled to open this weekend, weather permitting. Check the Trail Ridge Road status line at 970-586-1222 for the most up-to-date information. ch

(NPS Photo/C. Frohbieter)

Yikes!

Rocky's trail crew is getting into the NPS Centennial spirit with another creative snow sculpture! The process of digging out the Alpine Visitor Center has begun and Trail Ridge Road is scheduled to open this weekend, weather permitting. Check the Trail Ridge Road status line at 970-586-1222 for the most up-to-date information. ch

(NPS Photo/C. Frohbieter)

Yup!

Facebook reactions, hiker-style. 😂

Doctors Tell Us How Hiking Can Change Our Brains Learn what doctors and scientists are saying about hiking and ecotherapy, and why they're beneficial for our mental health.

Kids to Parks Day 2016: How Scouts can take part Kids to Parks Day 2016 is May 21. The day offers a terrific opportunity to get outside and explore parks and public lands — either with your Scouting family or your actual family.