As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
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Documents Undercut Trump’s Claims About Bears Ears National Monument
The New York Times – Travel:President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.
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Wildfire Smoke Closes Parks and Shuffles Visitors
The New York Times – Travel:Visitors to national parks and other public lands in the Midwest faced closures, unhealthy air quality and recommended limits on outdoor activities.
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Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers
The New York Times – Business:Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.
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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.
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California Will Waive State Park Entry Fees on M.L.K. Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the move as a rebuke to President Trump, who recently cut the holiday from the list of free-entry days at U.S. national parks.
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Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Water Line Repairs
The National Park Service said hotels on the South Rim could again welcome guests starting on Wednesday after repairs to a broken water pipeline.
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Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump
An environmental group is suing, saying federal law requires an image of public lands, not the president.
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Trump’s Birthday Becomes Free National Park Day as MLK Day and Juneteenth Are Cut
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
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Road Trips Where Rural America Shines
Small towns and agricultural regions that have long been neglected are regenerating themselves through tourism.
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At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown
Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law.
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A Trip With My Son to National Parks Taught Me About Boyhood, and Manhood
A trip to the Badlands with my 8-year old offered lessons in boyhood — and manhood.