The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors to national parks and other public lands in the Midwest faced closures, unhealthy air quality and recommended limits on outdoor activities.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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Going to a National Park This Summer? Here’s What to Expect.
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.
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3 Hikers Die at Grand Canyon Amid ‘Dangerous’ High Temperatures
The New York Times – Travel:
The hikers died at Grand Canyon National Park in separate episodes as temperatures peaked above 100 degrees, the authorities said.
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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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Wild Swimming and Stargazing in Madagascar’s Grand Canyon
The New York Times – Travel:
A parched corner of an island often called the eighth continent rewards intrepid visitors with hidden pools, celestial wonders and extraordinary wildlife.
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Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.