The New York Times – Travel:
Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the move as a rebuke to President Trump, who recently cut the holiday from the list of free-entry days at U.S. national parks.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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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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Road Trips Where Rural America Shines
The New York Times – Travel:
Small towns and agricultural regions that have long been neglected are regenerating themselves through tourism.
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At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law.
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A Trip With My Son to National Parks Taught Me About Boyhood, and Manhood
The New York Times – Travel:
A trip to the Badlands with my 8-year old offered lessons in boyhood — and manhood.
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Winning a Nobel Prize Interrupted His Off-the-Grid Vacation
The New York Times – Travel:
Fred Ramsdell found out about his Nobel Prize nearly 12 hours after it was announced because he was on vacation in the Rockies.
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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.