The New York Times – Travel:
The government has pledged to crack down on rapid development, and on seaside businesses seeking to take advantage of a tourist boom. But some residents and conservationists are unimpressed.
Category: Environment
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A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Six weeks of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.
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The Terrifying Allure of Mona Island
The New York Times – Travel:
Why had immigrants, seekers and pilgrims been drawn for centuries to the treacherous shores of Mona Island? I set off to find out.
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Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Hayden Took the LA Metro to the Oscars
The New York Times – Film:
Ed Begley Jr. has made a tradition of taking public transportation to the Academy Awards. And, like many commuters, he wears sensible shoes.
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5 Retreats to Reconnect With Nature
The New York Times – Travel:
From the Columbia River Gorge to the Chesapeake Bay, these retreats provide educational and volunteer experiences for travelers not only wanting to reconnect with nature, but to give back.
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A New Gondola Takes Visitors to a Vanishing Alpine Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?
The New York Times – Travel:
“Last-chance tourists” are visiting the melting Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, in droves. A just-opened lift should make that easier. But some worry tourism is only making the problem worse.
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In Colombia, a Park for Anacondas and Anteaters, Where Ranchers Are Now Rangers
The New York Times – Travel:
Colombia created its latest, and perhaps last, national park by befriending the traditional ranching culture that surrounds it.
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Klee Benally, Navajo Activist and Artist, Dies at 48
The New York Times – Music:
He helped found a punk-rock band when he was 14. That led to a long career as an advocate for Native American and environmental causes.
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In Vietnam, You Can Take a Cable Car to the Colosseum
The New York Times – Travel:
The country is in the middle of a cable-car bonanza, much of it driven by the over-the-top developments of the Sun Group, which feature giant Buddhas, ersatz European enclaves and selfie spots galore.