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My first hike of spring is to an old favorite, Vienna Mountain, with its high blueberry barrens, and spectacular views. On many a day, I have made a way to this out-of-the-way spot to enjoy a panoramic view west-to-east from Mt. Washington across the Western Mountains of Maine all the way to Sugarloaf – and

Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park. Ranjith Varma -- a 55-year-old man from Manassas, Virginia -- was attempting to hike from th...

Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A Grand Canyon hiker has died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in a single day at the national park.

A 55-year-old Virginia man died hiking in the Grand Canyon this weekend.