The New York Times – Travel:
Huge visitor numbers, sharply reduced staffing, scrapped reservation systems and higher entry fees for nonresidents could make your trip a bit less serene.
Category: National Park Service
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‘Witness’ Tree Outside Abraham Lincoln’s Former Home Irreparably Damaged
The New York Times – Travel:
Storms damaged the American linden tree, which was alive when Lincoln lived at the home in Springfield, Ill. He left it in 1861 for the White House.
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Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat
The New York Times – Travel:
The man was with his father on a popular, strenuous trail on a day that temperatures reached above 100 degrees in parts of the canyon, officials said.
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6 Perfect Beaches for Your Memorial Day Getaway
The New York Times – Travel:
Bask on pristine white sand, wander among picturesque lakefront dunes or explore an island where wild horses roam. Just don’t forget the sunscreen.
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Park Service Warns of Quicksand at Glen Canyon National Recreation
The New York Times – Travel:
The service issued the alert for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which covers more than 1.25 million acres across Arizona and Utah.
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Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Water Line Repairs
The New York Times – Travel:
The National Park Service said hotels on the South Rim could again welcome guests starting on Wednesday after repairs to a broken water pipeline.
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Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump
The New York Times – Travel:
An environmental group is suing, saying federal law requires an image of public lands, not the president.
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Trump’s Birthday Becomes Free National Park Day as MLK Day and Juneteenth Are Cut
The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.