The New York Times – Travel:
Five influencer friends have amassed half a million online followers with videos that help larger people find comfy chairs, ride roller coasters and feel confident.
Category: Parks and Other Recreation Areas
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At Sauna Fest, New Yorkers Find Refuge in Curated Sweat Sessions
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
This harsh winter, some New Yorkers found refuge at Sauna Fest in Domino Park in Brooklyn, with curated sweat sessions led by towel-swinging sauna masters.
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California Will Waive State Park Entry Fees on M.L.K. Day
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.
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The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
The New York Times – Travel:
Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks like Monument Valley. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle.
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5 New Art Parks You Must See
The New York Times – Travel:
Five destinations, whether in the English countryside or a forest in Thailand, where the work and nature go hand in hand.
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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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Traveling to Costa Rica? Try These Destinations to Save Money
The New York Times – Travel:
How dupe destinations, off-season timing and ground travel save money in the popular and increasingly expensive Central American country.
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Bette Midler on 30 Years of Planting Gardens, and Spooky Season
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She’s been planting greenery in the city for 30 years through her charity — and still loves celebrating spooky season.
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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.