The New York Times – Travel:
Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas national parks and conservation areas.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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In Zimbabwe, Rhinos Are the Focus of a Village Tourism Project
The New York Times – Travel:
On the fringes of an African game park, an ambitious project brings together tourists, local communities and white rhinos, emerging from the brink of extinction.
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Glamping Beneath the Stars in Utah
The New York Times – Travel:
Would cloudy weather ruin a visit to the first-ever resort to receive certification from DarkSky International? A stargazer in Utah holds on to her optimism.
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What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer
The New York Times – Travel:
Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024.
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The Challenge of Hiking Up Mount Whitney in California
The New York Times – Travel:
Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states.
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As the Rio Grande Dries Up, Canoeing Near Big Bend National Park Gets Harder
The New York Times – Travel:
Canoeing the Rio Grande near Big Bend National Park can be magical. But as the river dries, it’s getting harder to find where a boat will actually float.
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In Colombia, a Park for Anacondas and Anteaters, Where Ranchers Are Now Rangers
The New York Times – Travel:
Colombia created its latest, and perhaps last, national park by befriending the traditional ranching culture that surrounds it.
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Protecting the Ancient Beech Trees of Romania
The New York Times – Travel:
In Romania, a walk in the woods blossomed into a mission to safeguard centuries-old beeches and the history that shaped them.
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Read Your Way Through Utah
The New York Times – Travel:
Utah is a place of paradoxes, full of terrible beauty and complicated history. The writer Terry Tempest Williams recommends books to help you explore the state’s many facets.