Tired of the usual summer beach vacation? Try glamping near a rushing river, or luxuriating at a 300-year-old rural inn.
Category: Camps and Camping
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5 New Country Hotels
Tired of the usual summer beach vacation? Try glamping near a rushing river, or luxuriating at a 300-year-old rural inn.
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Beware of ‘Swiper,’ a Fox at Grand Teton Park With a Penchant for Footwear
One or more foxes have stolen at least 32 shoes, according to park officials, who warned campers to guard their belongings.
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How to Find the Best Travel Bargains
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.
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How to Find the Best Travel Bargains
The key is to adopt an “off-travel” mind-set and use off-season, off-peak, off-road and other offbeat strategies.
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Canadian National Parks Offer Alternatives to U.S. Parks
Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find alternatives to the north. Here are five of the best.
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Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.
With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion
Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.
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Government Budget and Staffing Cuts Could Close Facilities in California’s National Forests, Memo Says
A government spreadsheet lists thousands of campsites and trails that could shutter for the summer because of federal government staff reductions and budget freezes.
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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.