Crash kills long-distance hiker

Robert Parks toed the California-Mexico border in May, the beginning of his 2,600-mile hiking excursion on the Pacific Crest Trail.

The 32-year-old Coeur d’Alene man trained for weeks in North Idaho forests for the beautiful and equally arduous journey set to conclude in Canada.

When Parks reached Lake Tahoe, however, he temporarily shelved the trip after falling in love with the outdoor haven.

Tragically, he won’t get to finish his endeavor.

Parks was killed this past weekend while crossing a South Lake Tahoe street, the result of a pedestrian-vehicle accident late Saturday night/ Ryan Collingwood , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.