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This Is the Most Crowded National Park in the Country. You Should Still Go.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to ...
4x NBA All-Star's Bold Zion Williamson, Cooper Flagg Take
The New Orleans Pelicans finished their 2024-25 campaign with a mere 21-61 record, the fourth-worst mark in the NBA. Because of their horrid season, the Pelican ...
An Acadia-to-Zion guide to visiting national parks in an uncertain summer
This summer is likely to bring bigger crowds, longer entry waits, closed trails, uncleaned toilets, uncollected trash and ...
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Nature Nuggets: Learning the cycles of phenology
As a nature photographer, I use the metadata on my photo files, which includes date taken, to help me predict when certain ...
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Vultures are among the least loved animals. African conservationists seek to change that
A recent report estimated that vultures are worth $1.8 billion a year to certain ecosystems in southern Africa. Here's why.
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10 Best Walkable National Parks, According to Travel Experts
"The most popular trail and one that you can do on your own is the 1.25-mile walk through 'The Twilight Zone' and into 'The ...
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This National Park Has a Vineyard, Long-distance Bike Trail, and 60-foot Waterfall—and It’s Not Where You’d Expect
Take a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Visit Sarah’s Vineyard for local sips and bites. Hike along the beautiful ...
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Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — (AP) — A proposal to designate the tortilla as New Mexico's official state bread had unanimous support from lawmakers. On Friday, though, it ended up falling flat.