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Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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How the Jackson Hole Conference Became an Economic Obsession
Investors and economists are watching the event this week closely. How did a remote Wyoming conference become so central?
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Take Your Dog to a National Park. It Is Allowed, With Restrictions.
With expanded park programs and new online resources, planning a park-centric trip with a dog — or a dog-centric trip to a park — has gotten easier in recent years. Here’s what you need to know.
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From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective
A travel writer and experienced hiker picked up some new tricks while reporting on search-and-rescue operations in Grand Canyon National Park.
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5 National Park Destinations That Aren’t Parks
The National Park Service isn’t just the 63 big-name parks. Here are national monuments, a lakeshore and two other less crowded alternatives to explore the country’s natural beauty and attractions.
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A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers
We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy this summer.
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Two People Are Sought in Harassment of a Bison Calf at Grand Teton National Park
The episode in Wyoming comes just after a similar one at Yellowstone. They have renewed warnings about staying away from bison calves, even if they appear to be stranded.
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Virginia Teenager Dies After He Is Buried in Sand From Dune Collapse
The 17-year-old was trapped under several feet of sand at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, the National Park Service said. He was in a back-dune area on Hatteras Island.
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Parts of Yosemite National Park Closing as Flooding Looms
The park will partly close starting on Friday as melting snowpack threatens floods.
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After She Traded One Patagonia for Another, Tragedy Couldn’t Keep Her Away
The documentary “Wild Life” tells the story of Kristine Tompkins, a former chief executive who retired at 43 and moved to South America for love and conservation.
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‘Wild Life’ Review: Their Land Is Our Land
This documentary looks at the efforts of Kristine McDivitt Tompkins and Douglas Tompkins to preserve stretches of land in Argentina and Chile.
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New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature
From the Catskill Mountains in New York to the deserts of Utah, new or expanding hotel companies are creating affordable accommodations for those who love the outdoors.