Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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These Last-Minute Labor Day Destinations Are Just a Short Trip Away From Major Cities
From theaters and museums to kayaking and hiking, here are some of our favorite spots within a two-hour radius, by plane or train, from six major U.S. cities.
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Brighty the Burro, Beloved Grand Canyon Statue, Is Rescued From Dragon Bravo Fire
The statue was missing an ear and two front legs, but it was mostly intact when crews recovered it from the Dragon Bravo fire.
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Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny — and Bats — at Major Policy Speech in Mountain Forum
A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic policymakers will convene next week for an exclusive gathering.
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Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon: What Travelers Need to Know
While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.
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Driver Dies After Hitting a Moose Near Denali National Park in Alaska
The crash, near the park’s only vehicular entrance at about 1 a.m. on Friday, also injured a passenger.
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Teenager Suffers Severe Burns When Foot Sinks Near Yellowstone Geyser
The 17-year-old’s foot broke through the crust at the Lone Star Geyser area, the National Park Service said.
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Hunter Noack and His Piano Have Reached the Mountaintop
The classical pianist Hunter Noack has embarked on an unusual journey, to take his music to natural landscapes well beyond the concert halls.
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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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Arizona Governor Seeks Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer.
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A Grand Canyon Access Point Is Closed as 19,000 Acres Burn Nearby
Access via the North Rim, a lesser-used gateway to the national park, was closed as the White Sage fire continued to burn on Saturday.
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Man Falls to His Death Descending Mountain in Glacier National Park
The man fell from a steep, off-trail climbing route on the west side of Mount Gould, the authorities said.