The New York Times – Travel:
This summer’s heat, droughts and extreme rains could mean a more vivid palette of autumn leaves. Here’s where you can savor those colors before they’re gone.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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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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From Below Canyon’s Rim, Finding a New Perspective
The New York Times – Travel:
A travel writer and experienced hiker picked up some new tricks while reporting on search-and-rescue operations in Grand Canyon National Park.
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5 National Park Destinations That Aren’t Parks
The New York Times – Travel:
The National Park Service isn’t just the 63 big-name parks. Here are national monuments, a lakeshore and two other less crowded alternatives to explore the country’s natural beauty and attractions.
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A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers
The New York Times – Travel:
We highlight a selection of paths, overlooks and other sites in several U.S. parks that outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities can enjoy 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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Parts of Yosemite National Park Closing as Flooding Looms
The New York Times – Travel:
The park will partly close starting on Friday as melting snowpack threatens floods.
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After She Traded One Patagonia for Another, Tragedy Couldn’t Keep Her Away
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary “Wild Life” tells the story of Kristine Tompkins, a former chief executive who retired at 43 and moved to South America for love and conservation.