U.S. National Parks Grand Canyon restricts water use after water pipeline damaged againazcentral.com - Serena O'Sullivan Lodging and day use facilities on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will be operating under restricted water use as crews start repairs on …
U.S. National ParksTourism to Yellowstone creates $647.1 million in economic benefits; Report shows visitor spending supports 7,089 jobs innps.gov MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4.1 million visitors to Yellowstone in 2018 spent $512.6 million in …
Ravens How smart are ravens? The birds can even pick up on their friends' bad vibesMic News - Tebany Yune It's not just you — even ravens can feel bad when their friends feel bad. That's what a study, published by the Proceedings of the National Academy …
Yosemite National Park California tourists spent $500 million at Yosemite in 2018, and even more at another parkfresnobee.com - By Emily Cadei California tourists spent $500 million at Yosemite in 2018, and even more at another park Visitors’ spending in the communities around California’s …
Apps The Best Apps for HikingMen's Journal - by Ashley Mateo No one needs to tell you the benefits of getting outside—you can feel them for yourself when filling your lungs with a gulp of crisp mountain air and …
Mount Everest 'Never give up' says first black African woman to scale Everesttrust.org - Thomson Reuters Foundation About 5,000 climbers have ascended Everest since it was first scaled in 1953, but only about 550 of them were women KATHMANDU, May 23 (Thomson Reuters …
Inverness Photos | Elephant seals take over, closing Marin beach — againukiahdailyjournal.com - Will Houston Drakes Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore is closed for the second time this year after a horde of about 200 elephant seals came ashore …
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Environment Coral reefs depend on lots of fish the size of jellybeansNational Geographic - Kennedy WarneMost fish that populate a reef are tiny snacks smaller than two inches. They live fast and get eaten young—and keep the ecosystem humming. There’s an old paradox about coral reefs: They occupy tiny parts
U.S. National Parks 10 Fascinating Facts About the 10 Most Popular National Parks in Americamentalfloss.com - BY Emily Petsko The U.S. is home to 61 national parks, and each one has something special about it. If you're pressed for time, though, you may want to turn your …
Sports A Utah man’s quest ends tragically after he reaches the top of Mount EverestThe Washington Post - By Cindy BorenA 55-year-old Utah man who had just accomplished his quest to climb the highest peak on each of the seven continents died Wednesday, collapsing just after he had reached the peak of Mount Everest. Donald
Travel Road trip: In New Mexico, a volcano hike and Wild West historyLos Angeles Times - John NelsonThe route: From Taos, N.M., east on U.S. 64 through Eagle Nest and Cimarron to Raton, then New Mexico 72 to Capulin Volcano National Monument. Return through Raton on New Mexico 325 and U.S. 87. Best Spring,
Pikes Peak High country destinations facing delayed openingsthedenverchannel.com While some of Colorado's most popular and scenic destinations for Memorial Day are ready to welcome the crowds this weekend for the first time this …
Environment Humans causing shrinking of nature as larger animals die offThe Guardian - Damian Carrington Environment editorHumanity’s ongoing destruction of wildlife will lead to a shrinking of nature, with the average body size of animals falling by a quarter, a study predicts. The researchers estimate that more than 1,000
Acadia National Park Park service says improvements being made at Acadiacentralmaine.com - By Steve Ericson BAR HARBOR — The National Park Service says numerous improvements are taking place at Acadia National Park in Maine over the coming months. The …
Animals They don't look as scary as a snake or a bear, but these animals are surprisingly deadlyUSA TODAY - Joel ShannonBig snakes, scary alligators, wild bears – they all grab our attention for their dangerous appearance. But some of America's most deadly creatures are unexpectedly less terrifying. These creatures are
Outdoors When a Fatal Grizzly Mauling Goes ViralOutside Magazine - Eva HollandGjermund Roesholt left the cabin on Einarson Lake, in the remote backcountry of the central Yukon, around 9:30 A.M. on November 26, 2018. He headed out by snowmobile to check a trapline that was laid of
Climbing 'Traffic jam' on Everest as two more climbers die reaching summitphys.org - Science X staff A huge queue of climbers has formed near the summit of Mount Everest as expedition organisers Thursday reported two more deaths on the world's …
Hiking Going Hiking in the Mountains? You Don't Need to Take Your Carthestranger.com - Rich Smith The Trailhead Direct service is now bigger and more connected than ever. by Rich SmithIf you haven't been enjoying the mountain wilderness lately, …
Traffic An American Died on Everest in a Summit Traffic JamOutside Magazine - Alan ArnetteOn May 22, one of the best weather windows of the season so far opened up on Everest, and more than 200 climbers made their push for the summit of the world’s highest peak. One of the climbers angling
Outdoors Your Guide to America's Public LandsOutside Magazine - Wes SilerAmerica’s public lands are owned by the people and managed on our behalf by federal and state governments. That means you get to use them for all sorts of fun things for little to no charge. Here’s how
Arizona State University Poll: Most Arizona voters acknowledge climate change and are 'extremely concerned'azcentral.com - Andrew Nicla Two thirds of likely Arizona voters, regardless of their political affiliation, acknowledge climate change is happening and most who think it is are …
MOOSE Moose crashes snowy wedding in Rocky Mountain National Parkdailycamera.com - By Mitchell Byars | mbyars@prairiemountainmedia.com | Boulder Daily Camera When a couple from Illinois decided to elope in Rocky Mountain National Park, the plan was to not have any guests at the ceremony. But one Colorado …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoYosemite National Park Want a Yosemite adventure? Here are 10 cool trips for 2019 via Yosemite Conservancysacbee.com - By Carmen George Want a Yosemite adventure? Here are 10 cool trips for 2019 via Yosemite Conservancy There’s lots to experience in the vast Yosemite National Park, …
Oregon State University Oregon State student dies in fall while taking photos at a scenic overlookCNN - By Keith Allen, CNN(CNN) — An Oregon State University student died Sunday after falling approximately 100 feet while taking photographs at a scenic coastal viewpoint along Highway 101, according to the Tillamook County Office.
Play buttonCycling ‘The Climb’ Turns a Tough Bike Ride Into a Dark Comedy on FriendshipBicycling - By Charles ThorpThe film premiered at Cannes this year, gaining buzz among cinema and cycling fans alike. The Climb, a new feature premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, follows two cycling friends who have a falling-out
Arizona Wildcats Haley Moore clutch again as Arizona women’s golf beats USC to advance to NCAA semifinalsazdesertswarm.com - Ryan Kelapire The legend of Haley Moore continues.A year after sinking the putt that made Arizona women’s golf national champions, the senior drilled a birdie putt …
Outdoors The 5 Habits of Highly Successful Thru-Hikersbackpacker.com - Morgan McFall-Johnsen Georganna Seamon knows a thing or two about thru-hikers. Every AT northbounder passes through her gear shop—Mountain Crossings in Blairsville, …
Home 14 Fantastic Hummingbird Photos You Just Have to Seefamilyhandyman.com - Birds & Blooms Editors Readers rose to the challenge in the first-ever Birds & Blooms hummingbird photo contest. Here are the stories behind a few of the best shots. I am a …
