Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find alternatives to the north. Here are five of the best.
Category: Parks and Other Recreation Areas
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How Skateboarders Helped Rebuild San Francisco’s U.N. Plaza
Made quickly and with minimal fuss, a park for skateboarders revived a downtown site — and offered a few lessons for urban revitalization.
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Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.
With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.
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Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’
With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.
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Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
He was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.
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Perry the Donkey, Model for ‘Shrek,’ Dies at 30
As Perry’s health declined, fans rallied behind the animal and his companions living in a Bay Area park.
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Winter Fashion Trends in NYC’s Central Park
As winter approaches, strolls around Central Park offer a leisurely way to take in the festive and cozy attire of the season.
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6 Warm Winter Getaways That Will Lift Your Spirits
Looking to take a break from the cold without traveling too far or spending too much? Here are some sunny, easy-to-reach places to beat the winter blahs.
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Want to Get Married in Central Park? This Planner Can Help.
Claire Ady started her business helping international couples navigate the process of getting married in the iconic park after planning her own wedding there.
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By Ferry or Floatplane, 4 Enchanting Coastal Getaways From Vancouver
The largest city in British Columbia makes a perfect gateway to explore the rich marine wildlife and beauty of the region.