National Parks, Monuments and Seashores – Page 7

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.

By Jennie Erin Smith and Federico Rios

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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.

By Nicholas J. R. White and Alan Burdick

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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.

By Terry Tempest Williams

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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.

By Derek M. Norman

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