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.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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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.
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Two More Arrests Made Over Destruction of Sycamore Gap Tree
More than a month after the tree was mysteriously cut down, the police in Britain said they had arrested two men in their 30s on suspicion of criminal damage.
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A Driving Tour of Southern California’s Back Roads
There’s history around every curve on the back roads between Los Angeles and Los Olivos, a 100-mile route that meanders through mountains, canyons and star-studded enclaves.
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A Tribal-Led Effort to Protect Marine Life in California Faces Headwinds
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary could create a new model for Native co-management of public lands. But the sanctuary faces headwinds with a last-minute boundary change to accommodate a wind farm.
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‘Love Locks’ Left at Grand Canyon Draws Ire of Park Service
“Love is strong,” the National Park Service said. “But it is not as strong as our bolt cutters.”
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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A Government Shutdown Looms. What Services and Benefits Could Be Affected?
Many federal agencies have plans in place to weather a shutdown, but a disruption would still affect critical government services.