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Rewilding in Argentina's ecotourism hotspot saved these giant river ottersJul 7, 2021 • 5 min read
Conservationists in Argentina are celebrating the birth of three giant river otter cubs.
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wildlife and natureThis stunning mountain wonderland is Spain's newest national parkJun 29, 2021 • 3 min read
Parque Nacional Sierra de las Nieves is Spain’s 16th national park, the third to arrive in Andalucía and the very first for Málaga province.
wildlife and natureUS national parks are overcrowded – here's what experts say to do insteadJun 25, 2021 • 3 min read
Overcrowding at US national parks is making for a challenging summer for outdoor enthusiasts. Here's what you can do.
wildlife and natureInca Trail permits are available for the first time since the pandemic beganJun 25, 2021 • 3 min read
The classic Inca Trail will accept visitors from July 15.
cruiseAs cruising restarts in the Caribbean, the pandemic ensures it's not all smooth sailingJun 25, 2021 • 6 min read
As cruise lines take their first steps toward post-pandemic normalcy, the relaunch of a newly refurbished Windstar ship seems to exemplify the complexities of…
hikingYou can hike this incredible Californian trail for the first time in 13 yearsJun 15, 2021 • 2 min read
As California drops most of its COVID-19 restrictions, one of the state's most popular hiking trails is reopening to the public for the first time in 13 years.
national parksZion National Park is now an International Dark Sky ParkJun 8, 2021 • 2 min read
Utah’s Zion National Park is famous for its astonishing landscapes and natural wonders - but now it may gain more recognition as a great place for stargazing.
wildlife and natureThe best places to see May's 'super flower blood moon'May 25, 2021 • 2 min read
A "super flower blood moon", or as astronomers call it, a "total lunar eclipse" will be visible in some parts of the world on Wednesday.
sustainable travelGalápagos' giant tortoises and pink iguanas given lifeline from extinctionMay 20, 2021 • 2 min read
An ambitious rewilding project in the Galápagos Islands aims to protect its fragile ecosystem and reintroduce 13 locally extinct species.
wildlife and natureHit the Appalachian Trail as it welcomes back long-distance trekkersMay 12, 2021 • 2 min read
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has removed recommendations against embarking on long-distance hikes on the trail.
national parksThese US national parks require reservations this summerApr 29, 2021 • 3 min read
Several parks are implementing ticketed entry systems to facilitate social distancing and prevent overcrowding.
wildlife and natureHere's how to see tonight’s pink supermoonApr 26, 2021 • 1 min read
The April moon is known as a pink supermoon and will occur on 26 April EDT and the following day elsewhere in the world.
wildlife and natureYayoi Kusama's colorful exhibition is taking over the New York Botanical GardenApr 20, 2021 • 2 min read
Kusama: Cosmic Nature will showcase the acclaimed artist's brightly-colored pieces, including giant pumpkin sculptures.
national parksYou'll need a reservation to visit Yosemite National Park this summerApr 14, 2021 • 2 min read
Day visitors will need to have made advance reservations if they're planning to visit between 21 May and 30 September.
wildlife and natureGaze at the stars in Colorado's incredible new dark sky parkApr 9, 2021 • 2 min read
Mesa Verde National Park has been accredited an International Dark Sky Park thanks to the quality of its night skies.
wildlife and natureHow to have a picnic at Buckingham Palace this summerApr 9, 2021 • 2 min read
The garden at Buckingham Palace in London will open to visitors and is home to a remarkable array of flora and fauna.
national parksUtah is getting a new state park named after a dinosaurApr 5, 2021 • 1 min read
Utah is about to get its 45th and 46th state parks, one of which will be named after the Utahraptor, a 100 million-year-old dinosaur.
festivals and eventsApril's National Park Week will bring free entry and celebrationsApr 1, 2021 • 2 min read
The week-long celebration, from April 17 to 25, encourages people to explore the US's national parks, sacred sites and historical landmarks.
wildlife and natureWhy Kyoto's cherry blossoms have bloomed unusually earlyMar 31, 2021 • 2 min read
Experts think that warmer weather due to climate change is making Japan's revered pink blossoms bloom earlier.
historyNew York's digital vaccine pass aims to facilitate entry to concerts and eventsMar 31, 2021 • 2 min read
It aims to help to restart music, sport, dining and other events operating with capacity limitations due to COVID-19.
wildlife and natureWhy Hawaii may be the world’s best place to see rainbowsMar 30, 2021 • 2 min read
A study has suggested that Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world and the best place on Earth to experience them.
national parksMajestic California condors to be reintroduced to Redwood National ParkMar 30, 2021 • 2 min read
This will be the first time in 100 years that the massive vulture will return to the Pacific Northwest.