After a Summer of Heat Deaths, Texas Parks Debate How to Protect Hikers – Texas Monthly

Six hikers died from heat-related causes in Texas state and national parks this summer. Should trail closures on the hottest days be standard?

Related Keywords

Texas ,United States ,Houston ,Big Bend National Park ,Palo Duro ,Enchanted Rock ,Fredericksburg ,El Paso ,Franklin Mountains ,Lost Maples State Natural Area ,Big Bend ,Big Bend Ranch State Park ,San Antonio ,Enchanted Rock State Natural Area ,Palo Duro Canyon ,Utah ,Adam Wisseman ,Colin Mcmechan ,Doug Cochran ,Rick Gupman ,Jennifer Proctor ,Thomas Milone ,Justin Rhodes ,Laramy Estel ,National Weather Service ,Wildlife Department ,National Park Service ,Nevada Lake Mead National Recreation Area ,Texas Parks ,Palo Duro Canyon State Park ,Franklin Mountains State Park ,Lighthouse Trail ,Lake Mead National Recreation Area ,Nathanael Gold ,Big Bend Ranch State ,Bend Ranch ,