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: Rock and Stone
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Coming Soon to an American Cliff Near You: ‘Via Ferrata’ Routes
The New York Times – Travel:
Long popular in Europe, the beginner-friendly climbing routes are being installed on peaks and in gorges across the United States. Here are six to try now.
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Why You Should Try Crevice Gardening: ‘This Is the Future’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a world where water is increasingly scarce, these rock gardens are not only pretty, but surprisingly resilient.
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Minerals Grow in Popularity for Admiring and Collecting
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Minerals like topaz, calcite and quartz are attracting collectors looking for a more affordable and less saturated market.
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Larimar, the Dominican Republic’s Unique Stone
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Dominican Republic wants jewelers to love larimar, the national stone. But authorities shut the mine temporarily after two fatal accidents.