The New York Times – Travel:
A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
Category: Wilderness Areas
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Discover Dominica’s Secret Garden of Waterfalls and Hot Springs Before Everyone Does
The New York Times – Travel:
Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness.
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Courses in Wilderness and Survival Tactics Thrive in an Anxious Time
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In an anxious time, courses in wilderness survival and military tactics are thriving.
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In Colombia, a Park for Anacondas and Anteaters, Where Ranchers Are Now Rangers
The New York Times – Travel:
Colombia created its latest, and perhaps last, national park by befriending the traditional ranching culture that surrounds it.
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When the Light, Shadow and Stars Aligned: Standing Where Ansel Adams Stood
The New York Times – Travel:
An enigmatic photograph by America’s most famous landscape photographer led to a forensic hunt to identify exactly when and where it was taken.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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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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Nature and Camping Trips to Take From Chicago
The New York Times – Travel:
Hiding within what can seem like Chicagoland’s endless suburbs are slices of nature that make for a perfect weekend camping trip, with restaurants in easy reach.