National Parks, Monuments and Seashores – Page 16

Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks

The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.

By Jenny Gross

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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain

Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.

By Alex Schechter

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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’

Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.

By Alex Schechter

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Yo-Yo Ma Is Finding His Way Back to Nature Through Music

This superstar cellist’s latest project, which has taken him to America’s national parks, aims to newly understand our place in the world.

By Joshua Barone