The New York Times – Travel:
A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
Category: Forest Service
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The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California
The New York Times – Travel:
Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
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5 Places to See Spectacular Foliage This Fall
The New York Times – Travel:
This summer’s heat, droughts and extreme rains could mean a more vivid palette of autumn leaves. Here’s where you can savor those colors before they’re gone.
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Take Your Dog to a National Park. It Is Allowed, With Restrictions.
The New York Times – Travel:
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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Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum
The New York Times – Travel:
In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene.
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Recreation.gov, the National Park Booking App, Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods
The New York Times – Travel:
Little availability for campsites. Confusing booking windows. Traveler and travel industry frustration is growing with Recreation.gov, the online portal to book accommodations and access on federal lands.