The New York Times – Travel:
The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.
Category: National Parks, Monuments and Seashores
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From Nashville to Tupelo on the Natchez Trace Parkway
The New York Times – Travel:
With no billboards or gas stations, a fall drive along this winding, verdant All-American Road, is a head-clearing journey, offering encounters with history, nature, music and more.
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Traveling at the End of the World: A Tour of Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula
The New York Times – Travel:
The St. Lawrence River was once a North American superhighway. Today, following its path takes you along a coastline best described as otherworldly.
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Yellowstone Is Reopening a Key Gateway After Devastating June Flooding
The New York Times – Travel:
Northeast Entrance Road has been closed for four months since punishing floods damaged five sections of it, according to the National Park Service.
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Field Sketching in Alaska
The New York Times – Travel:
There are fewer miners now, but nature enthusiasts visit the town of McCarthy to learn field sketching, a technique that’s equal parts art and science.
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Bohemia Beach Is Having Another Day in the Sun
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Three recent books revisit the Outer Cape, long an inspiration for writers like Mary McCarthy, who lampooned the area as “the seacoast of Bohemia.”
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Going Hiking? Don’t Forget These Safety Tips.
The New York Times – Travel:
Experts say failing to alert family or friends of your plans is one of the biggest mistakes hikers make. Here are some more of their recommendations.
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Recreation.gov, the National Park Booking App, Leaves Users Feeling Lost in the Woods
The New York Times – Travel:
Little availability for campsites. Confusing booking windows. Traveler and travel industry frustration is growing with Recreation.gov, the online portal to book accommodations and access on federal lands.
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In 5 National Parks, Hidden Gems and Roads Less Traveled
The New York Times – Travel:
As park visitation rises, serenity in nature can be elusive. But even the most popular U.S. national parks have overlooked treasures and entrances that aren’t clogged with traffic.