The New York Times – Travel:
Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.
Category: Drought
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The Latest Victim of a Snowless West: Dog Sledding
The New York Times – Travel:
Organizers of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge said they would no longer hold a major competition after snow conditions forced its cancellation for a third straight year.
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Leonardo’s Ferry Left High and Dry by Global Warming and Red Tape
The New York Times – Travel:
A ferry used to traverse the banks of the Adda River, in northern Italy, but drought and an abundance of bureaucracy has closed it down.
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How to Time Your Leaf-Peeping Trip This Fall
The New York Times – Travel:
From New England to California, and points in between, the symphony of colors that accompanies the arrival of a snap in the air is playing out differently in 2022.
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Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists
The New York Times – Travel:
As the continent faces a severe drought, companies have had to use buses to transport passengers along parts of the Rhine and the Danube, where water levels have become too low for riverboats.