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10 best motorcycle roads in the U.S.updated: Tue Jun 12 2012 13:09:00

A great road is a great road, but if you're riding a motorcycle, you're looking for something special: twisties, vistas, turnouts, that perfect stretch of smooth tarmac, and biker-friendly stops that make getting there most of the fun. Here are 10 of the best roads across America for an unforgettable motorcycle journey:

Bear attack caused hiker's death at Yellowstone National Parkupdated: Mon Aug 29 2011 16:29:00

A bear attack caused the death of a hiker whose body was found on a trail in Yellowstone National Park, officials confirmed Monday.

4 teens badly hurt in attack by brown bears in Alaskan wildernessupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 06:02:00

A brown bear and her cub mauled a group of teenage boys deep in the Alaskan wilderness, forcing rescuers to scramble early Sunday to help the injured.

Four teens mauled by bears in Alaskaupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 06:02:00

Two victims suffer critical injuries after a grizzly bear and cub mauled four teens hiking in Alaska.

Wildlife officials kill bear that bit teenupdated: Sat Jul 16 2011 00:58:00

Wildlife officials in Colorado say they have killed a bear believed to have been involved in an attack on a teenage boy Friday morning.

Yellowstone ranger says respect, don't fear, bearsupdated: Mon Jul 11 2011 07:57:00

Having spent an hour walking the trails in Yellowstone National Park, Erin Prophet suddenly heard the words that every hiker dreads.

Neighbor: 'I was devastated'updated: Fri Jul 08 2011 05:51:00

Neighbors of Brian Matayoshi react to his death after he was attacked by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park.

Bear acted defensively in attacking hikers, Yellowstone officials sayupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 05:51:00

The grizzly bear that attacked and killed a man in Yellowstone National Park acted in defense, park officials said on Thursday, adding that they have no plans to kill the bear.

Man killed by grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Parkupdated: Thu Jul 07 2011 13:43:00

A man was killed by a grizzly bear Wednesday morning at Yellowstone National Park, according to the National Park Service.

7 ideal summer road tripsupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 14:26:00

Summer in the U.S. and Canada is all about road tripping. Here are 7 of our favorites, some well known, others following country roads that only locals usually travel. All of them have plenty of room for improvisation.

Shutdown would take away $32 million a day from national parksupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 10:43:00

An average of $32 million a day in national parks revenue could be shut off if the Beltway showdown results in a government shutdown, officials say.

How can I eat healthy if I have to buy in bulk?updated: Fri Mar 18 2011 07:19:00

I live in a very remote location: Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. I have a hard time buying groceries that are healthy. There is no way I could get to the store even once a week. I end up buying in bulk: frozen (limited space), cans, dry just-add-water type stuff. Any suggestions for better eating?

Step right or wrong, just keep movingupdated: Mon Oct 18 2010 11:54:00

I am not sure we ever get past the annoying disappointments, nor do we ever learn to break through walls and climb mountains, but we can get close to it if we just do it.

Lightning-ignited fire at Yellowstone National Park still growingupdated: Sat Aug 21 2010 02:28:00

A fire at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming continues to spread in the same area where a 2001 fire burned at the park.

Arizona convict, fiancee won't 'go down lightly,' marshal warnsupdated: Tue Aug 10 2010 10:26:00

Authorities have pulled out all the stops to find the last of three escaped Arizona convicts and his suspected accomplice Tuesday, and believe the couple may be in western Montana or southwestern Canada, federal law enforcement officials said.

Cool Yellowstone becoming hotter vacation spotupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 13:50:00

A record number of vacationers found a way to escape the sizzling heat in July: head to the cooler climates and natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park.

Officials investigating bear attacksupdated: Thu Jul 29 2010 10:33:00

A Montana wildlife official talks about the three separate bear attacks at a campground in Cooke City. KTVQ reports.

Bear attacks leave one dead, two injured at Montana campgroundsupdated: Thu Jul 29 2010 10:33:00

Bear attacks on separate campsites in Montana left one person dead and two others injured Wednesday, according to wildlife officials.

Dr. Koop: Kick the kids outside to playupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 12:58:00

Here are some statistics to ponder:

Woman attacked by buffaloupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 08:17:00

A woman who was filming a buffalo in Yellowstone National Park is suddenly attacked by the massive beast. KSL reports.

Authorities kill grizzly bear that mauled man at Yellowstoneupdated: Sat Jun 19 2010 13:20:00

Authorities shot and killed a grizzly bear that mauled a 70-year-old man near Yellowstone National Park, a Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokesman said Saturday.

Wolves good for U.S. parks, report saysupdated: Wed Feb 03 2010 03:18:00

Wolves should be reintroduced in U.S. national parks to help restore damaged ecosystems, according to a new report.

Music stalled German sniperupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 16:52:00

A WWII vet's trumpet help him cope with the death and destruction on D-Day. Photojournalist John Torigoe has the story.

FSB: Peak performance: Billings, Mont.updated: Tue Oct 13 2009 10:39:00

Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Kevin Toohill yearned to experience the wide-open vistas of the western U.S. Today, the avid outdoorsman lives with his family in Billings, Mont., where he runs Beartooth Mapping, a firm that sells customized topographic maps and other geographic products. Its Web site, MyTopo.com, allows consumers to customize maps by choosing the location, center, area, size, print finish and numerous other specifications. The company grosses between $2 million and $3 million annually.

Yellowstone fire grows; park still openupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 08:33:00

A wildfire in Yellowstone National Park has grown to 9,300 acres and closed a section of the main road through the park, but Yellowstone is still open and National Park Service officials said Monday there was no danger to travelers.

'No waivers, no favors' reaches new heightsupdated: Tue Aug 25 2009 14:42:00

The check-in time at the Express By Holiday Inn London-Southwark is 2 p.m., but when Arthur Roach arrived at the hotel just after 11 a.m., he thought it might make an exception.

Economic stimulus for national parks working?updated: Wed Aug 19 2009 11:00:00

From Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades, America's 391 national parks are in need of repair -- and thanks to the economic stimulus signed into law, help is now underway.

Confessions of a hotel housekeeperupdated: Wed Jan 28 2009 12:47:00

Allison Rupp worked at Yellowstone National Park's historic Old Faithful Inn in 2004.

Shark fin soup alters an ecosystemupdated: Mon Dec 15 2008 10:46:00

There is no animal on earth more vilified than the shark. Pop culture references and annual, over-hyped reports of attacks on swimmers or surfers have put sharks on the top of the list of the world's most feared living things.

Time.com: Extreme Life in the Martian Arctic?updated: Sun Jun 22 2008 17:00:00

Microbes flourish in the most punishing environments on Earth. Could such exotic life emerge in the frigid arctic plains of Mars?

A timeline of climate change scienceupdated: Wed May 14 2008 06:36:00

Climatology was once a small and often overlooked branch of science. But important discoveries made as early as the 19th century have contributed to what is the most important field of scientific study in the world today. Listed below are some key dates in climate change history.

Where the buffalo roam -- and dieupdated: Tue Apr 29 2008 10:18:00

More than half of Yellowstone National Park's bison herd has died since last fall, forcing the government to suspend its annual slaughter program.

The case for bison slaughterupdated: Tue Apr 29 2008 10:18:00

Yellowstone officials face fierce criticism for slaughtering bison to prevent the spread of disease.

Gray wolf: Still endangered?updated: Tue Apr 08 2008 10:40:00

The gray wolf was officially removed from the Endangered Species Act's "threatened" list Friday after three decades -- a decision that has stoked controversy among environmentalists and ranchers.

Off the endangered listupdated: Tue Apr 08 2008 10:40:00

Several people discuss the controversy surrounding the delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species list.

Taking the kids: A winter trek in Yellowstone updated: Tue Jan 29 2008 12:41:00

Old Faithful spews thousands of gallons of steaming water right on schedule, but Miguel isn't the least bit interested. He just lumbers by us searching for lunch.

Taking the kids: Stress-free trip tips for 2008updated: Mon Dec 31 2007 12:22:00

It's two days before we leave for a trip out West and my husband can't find his hiking boots. And he's not worried in the least.

Time.com: The Gold in Yellowstone's Microbes updated: Wed Nov 21 2007 12:00:00

Yellowstone's geysers and vents may hold the keys to pharmaceutical and industrial breakthroughs. But should the park profit from it?

Time.com: A Threat to the Yellowstone Grizzlies updated: Mon Jul 30 2007 14:00:00

Because of global warming, whitebark pine trees are dying. And that is threatening the food supply of grizzly bears

Whitewater deaths surge in U.S.updated: Tue Sep 05 2006 10:47:00

Fifty people have drowned this year in accidents during trips down whitewater rivers in the United States, where state-by-state safety laws can be spotty.

Predators, humans sharing habitats a volatile mixupdated: Tue May 30 2006 08:11:00

Attacks on humans by alligators, bears, mountain lions and other predators are extremely rare, but some wildlife experts say they could become more common as people and animals encroach on each others' habitats.

Searching for aliens in all the wrong placesupdated: Wed Aug 04 2004 18:53:00

'OUTER SPACE' -- (CNN) 'Now that would be a dateline to write home about. Or how about: "SEA OF TRANQUILITY" or "PLANUM MERIDIANI"? Those wouldn't be too shabby, either.

CNNMoney: Unbelievable places to stayupdated: Thu May 27 2004 09:43:00

Americans will hit the road in record numbers starting in June. They'll go to Disney World, and Yellowstone Park. Stay at Ramadas and Red Roof Inns. But a few people will opt to seek out truly unusual lodgings.

Fortune: Market Panics Build Character The Let-It-Burn School Of Crisis Managementupdated: Mon Jun 08 1998 00:01:00

For decades, the only thing anybody had to know about forest fires was that they were bad--and that Smokey the Bear wanted us to prevent them. Then naturalists began pointing out that the success o...

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