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Emily Harrington is first woman to free climb El Capitan's Golden Gate in 24 hoursNov 11, 2020 • 3 min read
Emily Harrington has become the first woman to free climb El Capitan's 3000-foot-high Golden Gate route in under 24 hours.
Activities
wildlife and natureThe beloved cat that called Istanbul's Hagia Sophia home has diedNov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
Gli was a popular presence at Hagia Sophia and was filmed in 2009 being stroked by former US president Barack Obama.
skiingUS ski resorts implement new rules for skiing in 2020Nov 11, 2020 • 4 min read
Ski resorts across the US are set to implement new rules this season to protect guests and staff against coronavirus infection.
national parksUS veterans and gold star families can now enjoy a lifetime of free national park accessNov 11, 2020 • 2 min read
The National Park Service is offering five days of free enty to all of the US's national parks in 2020.
wildlife and natureA historic vote in Colorado will bring gray wolves back to the ecosystemNov 10, 2020 • 2 min read
Gray wolves were hunted and trapped to extinction in the 1940s, resulting in the ecosystem becoming out of balance.
cruiseOn Election Day, Key West voted to ban large cruise shipsNov 10, 2020 • 3 min read
On Election Day, residents of Key West voted to ban large cruise ships from docking in the city. It's a move that will have a ripple effect on the environment.
historyExplore the world on a private tour with Lonely Planet Experiences and Travel CuriousNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
Lonely Planet Experiences is expanding its local-led private tours in 76 new cities across the US, Scotland, England, France, Spain, and China.
wildlife and natureHow this jet engine was transformed into a unique four-bed holiday homeNov 9, 2020 • 2 min read
All it took was a decommissioned nacelle and 1000 hours of conversion work.
skiingAlaska Airlines is offering free ski tickets to passengersNov 6, 2020 • 1 min read
With outdoor activities being favored due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many travelers are considering a trip to the slopes.
sportsA new off-road adventure route in the UK offers an irresistible challenge for cyclistsNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Immerse yourself in 10,000 years of history by riding this 350km loop around historic Wessex, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Alfred the Great. Not only does…
cruiseThis is the first cruise ship to have its own COVID-19 testing labNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
Viking Cruises have unveiled a PCR testing lab onboard a 930-guess ocean vessel with the capacity to do large-scale testing for COVID-19.
wildlife and natureManchester’s new art trail turns the city into an open air galleryNov 6, 2020 • 2 min read
The 50 Windows of Creativity trail is a self-guided project that has turned Manchester into a huge open-air gallery.
wildlife and natureThe first stretch of Miami's new 10-mile linear park is set to openNov 5, 2020 • 2 min read
The first section of The Underline, a long-awaited 10-mile linear park in Miami, is opening on November 16. The walkway is designed by the same firm that…
wildlife and natureHundreds of California mountain lions have suffered during the wildfires this yearNov 5, 2020 • 2 min read
By one organization's reckoning, up to 15% of the state's puma population has been affected.
hikingMount Everest is reopening to trekkers as Nepal resumes tourismNov 4, 2020 • 3 min read
Nepal is planning to issue permits for Mount Everest and other Himalayan mountains for the autumn climbing season.
wildlife and natureWhen to see November's meteor showers and an eclipseNov 3, 2020 • 2 min read
The South and North Taurid and Leonid meteor showers are due to peak, followed by a penumbral lunar eclipse.
wildlife and natureHistoric footpaths around England and Wales have been lost – here's how you can help save themNov 3, 2020 • 2 min read
A walking charity is appealing for people to help it restore footpaths that are missing from modern maps.
family travel'Fall in love with nature' at this new urban wildlife hub in the heart of LondonNov 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Londoners and visitors will soon have the chance to "fall in love with nature on their doorsteps," according to Sir David Attenborough as plans for the new…
wildlife and natureThis 'earthscape artist' creates ephemeral works of art in the sandNov 2, 2020 • 2 min read
Earthscape artist Andres Amador creates sprawling and intricate sand graffiti that last only until the next high tide.
wildlife and natureWorld Lemur Day celebrates Madagascar's incredible and endangered animalOct 30, 2020 • 1 min read
Lemurs are exclusive to Madagascar and over 100 unique species live there, but 98% are threatened with extinction.
wildlife and natureExplore this beautiful Italian region on a new coast-to-coast hiking trailOct 30, 2020 • 2 min read
Kalabria Coast to Coast is a newly-inaugurated hiking trail in the south of Italy that connects both shores of Calabria passing through beautiful scenery, rich…
wildlife and natureThis "coral ark" aims to save the world's precious reefsOct 29, 2020 • 2 min read
Plans for the world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility have been revealed near the Great Barrier Reef in North Queensland, Australia.