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.
Category: Wyoming
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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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Powder’s Siren Song: The Risks and Rewards of Backcountry Skiing
The New York Times – Travel:
A string of recent tragedies, including a fatal avalanche near Lake Tahoe and an unusually deadly winter in Europe, has cast a spotlight on the sport’s inherent dangers.
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Learning to Ice Climb in Wyoming
The New York Times – Travel:
On a trip to Wyoming, a novice learns to climb a frozen waterfall, an activity that takes focus, fearlessness and a good ice ax.
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6 Ski Clinics to Up Your On-Mountain Game
The New York Times – Travel:
Multiday clinics offer focused instruction and camaraderie on the slopes and at après-ski. Here, a half dozen that will improve your skills.
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6 Hotels for a Quiet Summer Getaway
The New York Times – Travel:
A guest ranch in Wyoming, a boutique hotel in Argentina’s wine country, a revamped beachside motel in New York: Here’s where to go if you want to ditch big-city crowds.
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6 Hotels for a Quiet Summer Getaway
The New York Times – Travel:
A guest ranch in Wyoming, a boutique hotel in Argentina’s wine country, a revamped beachside motel in New York: Here’s where to go if you want to ditch big-city crowds.
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New Ski Lifts Are Changing U.S. Slopes With Shorter Lines and Faster Rides
The New York Times – Travel:
A flurry of construction at major ski resorts has led to a high number of notable new chairlifts and gondolas opening this season.