The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
Category: National Park Service
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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.
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‘Love Locks’ Left at Grand Canyon Draws Ire of Park Service
The New York Times – Travel:
“Love is strong,” the National Park Service said. “But it is not as strong as our bolt cutters.”
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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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A High-Water Year for River Rafting
The New York Times – Travel:
All that snow in the West? It’s water now, and it’s providing a banner season for white-water rafting. Here are five rivers to run this summer.
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Two People Are Sought in Harassment of a Bison Calf at Grand Teton National Park
The New York Times – Travel:
The episode in Wyoming comes just after a similar one at Yellowstone. They have renewed warnings about staying away from bison calves, even if they appear to be stranded.
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Virginia Teenager Dies After He Is Buried in Sand From Dune Collapse
The New York Times – Travel:
The 17-year-old was trapped under several feet of sand at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, the National Park Service said. He was in a back-dune area on Hatteras Island.
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When the Light, Shadow and Stars Aligned: Standing Where Ansel Adams Stood
The New York Times – Travel:
An enigmatic photograph by America’s most famous landscape photographer led to a forensic hunt to identify exactly when and where it was taken.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.