Beloved Washington doctor, Dr. Dennis Smith, died during a Grand Canyon hike. Known for his fitness and orthopedic work, his death may have been a freak accident, a colleague said.

The man, identified as Dennis Smith of Olympia, Washington, died on May 15. He was an experienced hiker, according to the National Park Service.

The hiker, identified as Dennis Smith, of Olympia, was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by park staff and bystanders to resuscitate him. “Smith was attempting a Rim-to-Rim hike from the ...

T he Grand Canyon is one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., attracting over four million visitors to northern ...

A Washington man considered to be an experienced hiker has died near the end of a 24-mile, rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, officials confirmed. Dennis Smith, 74 ...

A 74-year-old man died while hiking the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Monday. The man, identified as Dennis Smith of Olympia, Washington, was attempting to hike from the canyon's ...

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PHOENIX – A 74-year-old out-of-state hiker died last week during a rim-to-rim trek at Grand Canyon National Park, officials announced Monday. Dennis Smith, 74, of Olympia, Washington ...