A tropical storm was moving through the area when the 90-foot lava rock formation disintegrated, the National Park Service said.
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The Holei Sea Arch, a Centuries-Old Hawaii Wonder, Crumbles Into the Pacific
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How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.
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Exploring Lake Superior’s Wildest Shore
The New York Times – Travel:A road trip along the North Shore of Lake Superior, from Duluth, Minn., to Pukaskwa National Park in Ontario, Canada, packed multiple adventures into a week.
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Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues
The New York Times – On the Runway:Officials announced a second death and said that more than a dozen people remain unaccounted for after heavy rain.
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What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding
The New York Times – Travel:The bodies of at least two people were found and more than a dozen were missing. Further storms could hinder rescue efforts on Monday.
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15 People May Be Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood
The New York Times – Travel:At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed nearly all the footbridges across Bright Angel Creek in Arizona and cut off hikers’ access, the National Park Service said.
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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat
The New York Times – Travel:The 68-year-old tourist and his companion were driving through Death Valley National Park on a remote road last week when their car got stuck in mud, officials said.
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For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration
The New York Times – On the Runway:Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.
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Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
The New York Times – Travel:As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
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Man Dies After Being Struck by a Falling Rock at Glacier National Park
The New York Times – Travel:The man had been driving this month on a popular route through the park when a rock dislodged from a cliff face and struck his vehicle. Such fatal episodes are rare, officials said.
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Tracking Trump’s Efforts to Reshape Cultural Institutions
The New York Times – Business:Jennifer Schuessler, a culture reporter who writes about intellectual life, is now covering President Trump’s attempts to amend the presentation of American history.