A government spreadsheet lists thousands of campsites and trails that could shutter for the summer because of federal government staff reductions and budget freezes.
Category: Camps and Camping
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Visiting Yellowstone in Winter: 5 Things to Do
Forget the summer crowds, exploring wide-open landscapes by ski, snowmobile or snowshoe, and revel in a solitude that few park visitors ever get to experience.
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Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack
He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school.
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Walking From Manhattan to the Catskills on the ‘Long Path’
Intrigued by a trail marker he spotted upstate, a photographer set out to follow a meandering — and little-known — hiking route north from New York City.
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Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.
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He Quit His Job and Bought a Trailer for a Nomadic Life
The customized home has a propane range, an incinerating toilet and movable solar panels (for off-the-grid travel). Now the only question is where to go next.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead
The 60-year-old from North Carolina was on a multiday backpacking trip. His death was at least the sixth reported inside the Arizona park this month.
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Driving Through Eastern Canada in a Cheap R.V. Rental
When rental companies need to move their vehicles, they frequently offer one-way trips at a steep discount. Our Frugal Traveler snapped up a deal that took her through eastern Canada.
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Can I Bring My Sephora Skin Care Products to Camp?
As young girls continue to embrace elaborate skin care routines, summer camps want to focus on inner beauty.
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You Won’t Be Roughing It at These Outdoor Resorts
Glamping tents, decked-out tree houses, vintage R.V.s: A handful of new or updated U.S. accommodations puts you in the middle of nature without stinting on comfort.
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He Bought a 1953 Trailer on Impulse. Here’s How He Renovated It.
The renovation that followed turned his backyard into an upscale version of a campground — complete with a marble shower in the trees.
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Glamping Beneath the Stars in Utah
Would cloudy weather ruin a visit to the first-ever resort to receive certification from DarkSky International? A stargazer in Utah holds on to her optimism.