The beach may beckon, but these freshwater swimming holes and hot springs show another side of the state: Granite canyons, emerald pools and ancient redwood groves.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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Veteran Describes Grizzly Bear Attack as ‘Most Violent’ Experience Ever
Shayne Patrick Burke, a disabled veteran in the Army Reserve, said the attack was “the most violent” thing he had experienced, including being shot at.
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Driving the Alaska Highway
On an epic road trip, a family plots a course from Alaska to the Lower 48, passing through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. The tally: 2,200 miles, five national parks, numerous hot springs and one excellent reindeer hot dog.
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113-Year-Old Death Valley Salt Tram Tower Toppled by Driver Stuck in Mud
A traveler used the tower as an anchor to try to pull out a pickup that was stuck in mud at the national park in California.
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Glamping Beneath the Stars in Utah
Would cloudy weather ruin a visit to the first-ever resort to receive certification from DarkSky International? A stargazer in Utah holds on to her optimism.
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What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer
Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024.
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The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California
Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
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As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder
Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.
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In Colombia, a Park for Anacondas and Anteaters, Where Ranchers Are Now Rangers
Colombia created its latest, and perhaps last, national park by befriending the traditional ranching culture that surrounds it.
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Protecting the Ancient Beech Trees of Romania
In Romania, a walk in the woods blossomed into a mission to safeguard centuries-old beeches and the history that shaped them.
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Read Your Way Through Utah
Utah is a place of paradoxes, full of terrible beauty and complicated history. The writer Terry Tempest Williams recommends books to help you explore the state’s many facets.
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What Not to Do When You Travel, According to Travelers
We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.