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Two tourists at Rocky Mountain National Park are running a fever after taking photos in an area that is off-limits for ecological health reasons. On the subreddit r/IAmTheMainCharacter, one Redditor shared a photo of a wannabe influencer standing on a rock just beyond a sign warning people to stay off the road. The people in the photo had apparently traversed the fragile tundra ecosystem to step onto the rock that one of them was using as a pedestal. Photo credit: Reddit Tourists’ short adventures in the tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park are important because going off trail can harm…
WASHINGTON – Two white-tailed deer in West Virginia’s Harpers Ferry National Historical Park have tested positive for the deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD), the National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday. NPS added that this is the first positive case of CWD detected in a national park in West Virginia. CWD is a highly contagious and deadly disease that affects animals such as deer, elk, moose, and caribou, causing physiological and behavioral changes, starvation, and death. These behavioral changes include depression, changes in gait, head shaking, and circling, according to the NPS. This behavior is why animals infected with CWD are…
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — National parks are scattered across the country dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s natural beauty and wonders. But one key element is the only thing that allows them to operate normally: their group of friends. What is a friend group? What purpose does it serve when it comes to something as big as a national park? WesternSlopeNow’s Dalen Brazelton talks with partners at Colorado National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park. I sat down and investigated. “The Friends Group is a philanthropic partner of the National Parks Department. So we actually have two agreements with…
Gen Z and Millennials in Asia Pacific look to unlock value and maximize their travel experience with one loyalty program Marriott Bonvoy regional study reveals key characteristics of travel-oriented, values-driven Gen Z and Millennials The majority of Gen Z and Millennials in Asia Pacific Excluding China (APEC) belong to one comprehensive loyalty travel program, according to research from Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program. It turns out that I like the simplicity of doing things. 60% of Gen Z and Millennials in APEC are actively participating in loyalty programs, but the challenge…
A brand new hotel is set to open in Toronto this summer, offering not only unobstructed views of the city, but also extended-stay housing. Weary travelers and staycationers alike are looking to discover new attractions as the long-awaited TOOR Hotel puts the finishing touches on its opening to the public this summer. The newest property from Manga Hotel Group and Canadian hotelier Sukhdev Toll offers 232 guest rooms and 181 residential units for short and long-term stays. TOOR will also feature a French bistro called Muse Bistro + Bar, with a casual space on the first floor and a formal…
To live in the United States is to live among some of the greatest natural wonders on earth. And thanks to the efforts of presidents Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt in the late 1800s and early 1900s, we’ve protected many of these gems under the banner of the National Park Service. In 2023, there were more than 325 million visits to the over 400 U.S. national parks and recreation areas. Visitation at the national parks has gone up every year since the pandemic, and we suspect this trend will continue in 2024. (Don’t worry: There are some tried and true…
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has canceled more stops at one of its most popular destinations due to safety concerns.RoyalCaribbeanblog.com, a website that tracks the route, reported that guests with reservations for the summer and early fall are receiving notifications that their visits to Labadee, Haiti, have been cancelled. Labadee is a private resort operated by Royal Caribbean.The line had previously canceled visits to Labadee until the end of May. Stops were replaced with visits to other destinations and days at sea.According to the website, the cancellations include Adventure of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Freedom…
Press release from Yellowstone National ParkBOZEMAN, Montana – As part of ongoing grizzly and black bear research and management efforts, and as required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor populations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey We are working in cooperation with the National Park Service. This is to inform the public that scientific trapping operations are about to begin once again in Yellowstone National Park.The Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) and Yellowstone National Park biologists began field trapping on May 1st and plan to continue until October 31st. None of the trap stations in…
A Dallas, Texas-based flight attendant is sharing her favorite travel hacks as summer travel approaches for Americans across the country. Bernice Padilla, 29, has been in the industry for six years and said she has traveled to 44 countries. Over the years, she has collected and created unique travel insights to make getting to and from vacation easier. Make Air Travel Better: 20 Rules of Airplane Etiquette You’ll Never Teach Me (But You Should)”May and September are the best months to travel because they fall around the peak of summer here in the U.S.,” she noted, as reported by SWNS.…
It’s National Park Week! It’s the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and delve into the quiet splendor of the great outdoors. With Arbor Day and Historic Marker Day coming up, it’s even more of a reason to hit the road and appreciate somewhere new. Whether you’re heading out on an adventurous hiking trip this week or are getting excited about upcoming summer trips, you’ll want to make the journey to your destination as enjoyable as possible. If you’ll be spending a lot of time in the car, being as prepared as possible will help…