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Sacred Lake of the Māori in New Zealand National Park Under Threat of Becoming Polluted: Visitor Contamination to Blame
Its name, Rotomairewhenua, was given by the Ngāti Apa, a local Māori tribe. The name’s meaning: the lake of peaceful lands. To New Zealanders, and to the Māori, the small body of water is sacred and ...
Why tourists are being told to wipe their shoes before visiting the ‘world’s clearest lake’
Hikers in New Zealand risk polluting the “clearest lake in the world” with a microscopic alga carried on their boots.
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Man hiking at 10 p.m. near Coldwater Lake rescued
A 67-year-old Ridgefield man was saved Friday after a hike at Coldwater Lake became a rescue mission. The man went hiking about 7 miles northwest of Mount St. Helens at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, ...
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Moeraki Boulders of New Zealand: How Did They End Up There?
How Did They End Up There? The Moeraki Boulders Explained – Discover the science, Maori legends, and essential travel tips ...