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Groups back bid to put massive hiking trail overhaul before Maine voters

Maine’s beloved outdoor trail network could receive millions of dollars in improvements under a proposal conservationists want lawmakers to put before voters. The state has long been a destination for hikers, cyclists, snowshoers, and other outdoor adventurers, with more than 14,000 miles of snowmobile trails alone in the state. A proposal submitted to the Maine […]

United Airlines follows American, JetBlue in hiking bag fees

United Airlines announced Friday that it will increase fees for checked bags, following a similar move by American Airlines earlier this week. Domestic economy class passengers will be charged a $5 surcharge from tickets booked on Saturday. The price will now be $35 if you pay online at least 24 hours before your flight, and […]

UK court rules 16-year-old Scout’s accidental hiking death an unlawful killing

A British jury ruled Thursday that the death of 16-year-old Ben Leonard on a scouting trip amounted to unlawful murder. In 2018, Leonard lost his footing while hiking in Llandudno, Wales, falling approximately 60 meters and sustaining serious head injuries. Leonard and his two friends were reportedly unsupervised at the time of the incident, and […]

Disney+ Loses 1.3 Million Subscribers After Hiking Prices More Than 25 Percent

Disney fans, overwhelmed by inflation, are hitting the “cancel” button en masse. The Disney+ streaming service lost 1.3 million subscribers worldwide in the final three months of 2023 as steep price hikes hit fans’ wallets hard. In the US and Canada alone, the streamer said goodbye to her 400,000 customers. This is the largest decline […]