The New York Times – Travel:
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
Category: Rivers
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Drought, Heat, Low Water Levels: Europe’s River Cruises Take a Hit
The New York Times – Travel:
The Danube and Rhine are at record lows this summer, disrupting hundreds of cruises that have become an increasingly popular part of Europe’s tourism industry.
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Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley
The New York Times – Travel:
A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
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America’s Desert Metropolis Is on the Short List to Lose Water
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.
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Rafting Through the Grand Canyon on a Depleting Colorado River
The New York Times – Travel:
As water levels on the Colorado River fall to historic lows, a rafting trip through the canyon feels even more precious.
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5 Beautiful Hawaiian Swimming Holes
The New York Times – Travel:
Clear natural pools, many fed by crystalline waterfalls, give visitors to Hawaii a refreshing reason to expand their explorations beyond the beach.
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Street Fishing in Treviso, Italy: Exploring the Canals of ‘Little Venice’
The New York Times – Travel:
The waterways of Treviso, Italy, are teeming with carp, chub and trout, inviting anglers to wade in and discover a serene world hidden in the heart of a city.
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Alex Honnold, Famed Free-Solo Climber, Shares 5 Favorite Nevada Spots
The New York Times – Travel:
Celebrated for scaling rock walls and skyscrapers, the climber has won fans around the world. Now he’s inviting them to explore his home state.