The New York Times – Travel:
In this sweltering summer, a cool dip might be just what you need. Here are beaches where the water will help you beat the heat.
Category: Water
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What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
The New York Times – Travel:
Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
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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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6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.
The New York Times – Travel:
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
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Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All
The New York Times – Travel:
Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book ‘The Kingdom by the Sea.’ This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country’s seashore.
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
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Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
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Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities
The New York Times – Travel:
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.
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An Insider’s Guide to 6 of Vienna’s Splendid Public Pools
The New York Times – Travel:
Whether you’re looking to do laps in the pool or lounge in the shade beneath towering lindens, these swimming spots are a perfect way to beat the summer heat.