wildlife and nature
New 'All-American Roads' and scenic byways will take travelers on a journey around the USAFeb 17, 2021 • 1 min read
There are 34 new National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads and the new designees traverse 28 states.
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wildlife and natureThis New Mexico preserve is now an international dark sky parkFeb 8, 2021 • 2 min read
The certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the preserve’s night skies and enhance visitor experiences.
historyShimmering Vegas installation celebrates the beauty of America's national parksFeb 5, 2021 • 3 min read
Coming to the Vegas branch of Meow Wolf this year, the installation is made up of intricate patterns of white lines that were delicately hand-painted on layers…
hikingGeorgia will accept international travelers who have received the COVID-19 vaccineFeb 5, 2021 • 2 min read
It is lifting restrictions for travelers once they prove they have received a two-dose course of a COVID-19 vaccine.
wildlife and natureThis iconic California road trip is on hold after part of Highway 1 washes awayFeb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
A section of Highway 1 has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after heavy rain from a winter storm caused severe damage.
wildlife and natureExplore the stars above England's national parks at virtual dark skies festivalsFeb 1, 2021 • 2 min read
Several dark skies festivals are due to launch in February in virtual form at national parks in England.
national parksRocky Mountain National Park is lifting its reservation requirementJan 25, 2021 • 1 min read
The park has decided to discontinue the timed-entry reservation system it put in place to facilitate social distancing.
national parksAccess to 10,000 miles of US national park trails has been restoredJan 21, 2021 • 1 min read
The three-year project has been completed in the US to encourage people to get outdoors and visit national parks.
cyclingWalk or cycle from NYC to Canada on the new Empire State TrailJan 19, 2021 • 2 min read
The Empire State Trail, a 750-mile hiking and cycling path across New York, is complete, providing a new way to enjoy the outdoors.
national parksA wolverine has been caught on camera in Yellowstone for the first timeJan 19, 2021 • 2 min read
Animal experts captured footage of a wild wolverine outside of the Mammoth Hot Springs area of the park.
national parksGlacier National Park has a stunning new "sister park" in IrelandJan 18, 2021 • 1 min read
Glacier National Park in Montana has just gained a sister park in Ireland - Killarney National Park.
photographyUnderwater photography contest captures astonishing scenes of animal behaviorJan 15, 2021 • 1 min read
Wildlife photographers around the world were celebrated with the seventh annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Contest. Organizers say this year…
cyclingThis English traveler ordered a new bike from China - and flew there to cycle homeJan 15, 2021 • 2 min read
Last year, Josh Reid ordered a new bike from Shanghai. Instead of having it delivered to the UK, he traveled there and cycled all the way home.
wildlife and natureNew York wants to connect the High Line to the new Moynihan Train HallJan 14, 2021 • 2 min read
The city aims to create new public space and address community concerns about pedestrian access in the area.
wildlife and natureMore visitors will be allowed to trek the Wave in ArizonaJan 13, 2021 • 2 min read
The number of daily permits to hike through the Coyote Buttes North section of the park will increase from 20 to 64.
wildlife and natureDwarf giraffes have been spotted in Uganda and NamibiaJan 13, 2021 • 2 min read
Researchers have become interested in two creatures with shorter legs who have been discovered in different countries.
festivals and eventsChina's incredible Harbin Snow and Ice Festival is a kaleidoscopic celebration of winterJan 12, 2021 • 2 min read
Modifications have been made to allow the festival to go ahead due to small outbreaks of COVID-19 in nearby cities.
wildlife and natureThe newest national park in the US is a hotspot for outdoor adventuresJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Despite its name, the New River is one of the oldest in the world, and the area is a hotspot for outdoor adventures, from white-water rafting on rapids up to…
wildlife and natureThis former Shanghai airport has been turned into a beautiful parkJan 11, 2021 • 2 min read
Xuhui Runway Park has been built on Shanghai's only civilian airport as part of an urban revitalization project.
wildlife and natureThere's new hope for the world’s most endangered turtleJan 8, 2021 • 2 min read
The capture of a female turtle in Vietnam means that at least one male and one female are now known to exist.
wildlife and natureGaze at stunning stars in Minnesota's first International Dark Sky ParkJan 4, 2021 • 2 min read
This past September, when Boundary Waters was named an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, it became the first certified dark-sky site in Minnesota, and now the…
wildlife and natureThis tiny home folds up so you can transport it anywhereJan 4, 2021 • 1 min read
These sustainable and "unfolding" tiny houses are a creation of Latvian company Brette Haus and they serve a wide range of purposes.