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.
Category: Hikes and Hiking
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Discover Dominica’s Secret Garden of Waterfalls and Hot Springs Before Everyone Does
The New York Times – Travel:
Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness.
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Why Some Therapists Are Taking Their Clients Outdoors
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Mental health practitioners are hiking, camping and braving the elements with their clients — all in an effort to help them connect with the Earth, and with themselves.
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Nonexistent Google Map Trail Prompts Hikers’ Rescues in Canada
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian search-and-rescue group said it had conducted two missions recently after hikers “may have sought to follow” a nonexistent trail on Google Maps.
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In the Heart of the Italian Alps, the Sacri Monti Offer a Trove of Art
The New York Times – Travel:
Along a scenic route in the Piedmont and Lombardy regions, nine sanctuaries known as the Sacri Monti house a trove of Renaissance and Baroque art.
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From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective
The New York Times – Travel:
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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Exploring Maremma, a Quiet Corner of Italy
The New York Times – Travel:
Whether on horseback, by bike or on foot, the least populated part of Tuscany offers a pastoral escape, where your days follow the cycles of the weather, animals and plants.
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Exploring Maremma, a Quiet Corner of Italy
The New York Times – Travel:
Whether on horseback, by bike or on foot, the least populated part of Tuscany offers a pastoral escape, where your days follow the cycles of the weather, animals and plants.
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Aspen for Cheapskates
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
The Colorado town associated with glitzy ski trips also draws summer visitors who love hiking, biking and cultural festivals. Here’s how to craft an affordable vacation in this famously expensive enclave.