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Reference card explains the 7 principles of Leave No Trace Each of us plays an important role in protecting our national parks. When we spend time outdoors, in the natural world, and in the wilderness, it is important to be conscious of the impact our actions have on plants, animals, other people, and even entire ecosystems. You can minimize these impacts by following the 7 Leave No Trace principles outlined below. It can be applied anytime and anywhere while participating in recreational activities. Advance Planning and Preparation Understand the regulations and special precautions in the area you will be visiting.…

Planning your European vacation around a trip to a theme park is a great way to cater to the interests and attention spans of every age group in your family, whether you have toddlers or teenagers in tow. Time spent on adult hobbies can be exchanged for time spent at the resort, leaving everyone satisfied. And of course, there are plenty of parks easily accessible from the UK, so you can spend a short break centered around them. Disneyland Paris in France, Parc Asterix and Efteling in the Netherlands are all within driving distance. In fact, Disneyland has its own…

Giraffes at Peiri Daiza Zoological Park in Bourgueret, Belgium.Photo: John This/AFP via Getty ImagesAFP (via Getty Images) From co-sleeping with polar bears, penguins and Siberian tigers to safaris with rare species such as black rhinos, Europe’s best zoos are a treasure trove of unexpected surprises and fun and educational experiences for visitors of all ages. Zoos have been around for thousands of years. According to National Geographic, from as early as 2500 B.C., wall carvings depict people traveling far to bring back exotic animals such as giraffes, elephants, bears, dolphins, and birds for the rulers and aristocrats of Egypt and…

We’re giving away a 2021 Ford Mustang. One lucky winner could be heading off on a road trip next summer. Enter here to win. If exploring the breathtaking beauty of the National Park System in one road trip is on your bucket list, this map may be for you. In 2016, celebrating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, blogger Randy Olson devised the best routes to explore some of America’s most spectacular national parks. The U.S. National Park System technically consists of 59 parks, but 12 of them are located in Alaska, Hawaii, and other U.S. territories. This road trip…

5 min (1403 words) Read Download PDF Boiling Point One of the most vulnerable regions to climate change is witnessing the world’s biggest jump in greenhouse gas emissions Amit Prakash The Blue Dragon, a small riverfront eatery in Hoi An, Vietnam, serves morsels of local trivia to tourists along with $2 plates of crisp spring rolls and succulent noodles. On its damp-stained walls, the Blue Dragon’s owner, Nam, marks the level of annual floods that submerge this popular UNESCO World Heritage town renowned for its bright-yellow-painted buildings. Last November, days before presidents and prime ministers arrived in…

Under the theme of Parks for People and Nature, Parliament has set out over the next 10 years to strengthen the system of protected and conservation areas across the region and contribute to achieving the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework under negotiation. identified the most important actions needed to Under the Convention on Biological Diversity. “This conference was unique in that it brought together voices from young people as well as indigenous peoples and recognized the need to go beyond business-as-usual to strengthen parks for biodiversity conservation and human well-being. ” said Chairman Dr. Madhu Rao. IUCN World Commission on Protected…

Speaking at the opening ceremony, IUCN Deputy Director-General Dr. Gracel Aguilar emphasized that protected and conserved areas are critical to the survival of the planet. “Protected areas provide nature-based solutions to our health, food and water security, disaster risk reduction, poverty alleviation, and climate change,” Dr. Aguilar said. “Investing in protected areas is one of the best actions we can take to give hope to our future generations and our wonderful, wonderful planet.” The conference is attended by representatives from around 50 countries representing government agencies, NGOs, indigenous peoples, youth, international organizations, academia and the private sector. Participation from indigenous…

The United States is the top hiding place for illicit funds, according to a new report from a tax advocacy group. This year marks the first time the United States has ranked first on the Tax Justice Network’s Financial Secrecy Index, the UK-based group said. The United States became the top four countries, ahead of traditional tax havens Singapore, Switzerland, and Luxembourg. The Cayman Islands, where many Americans think of offshore bank accounts, ranks 14th on the group’s list. “The United States often says, ‘We’re No. 1,’ but this is one thing we don’t want to be No. 1,” said…

Guess where Tre Cime di Lavaredo is? | ©Marco Bottigelli/Moment/Getty ImagesA great park surprisingly close to Venice, Prague, Berlin and more.Published May 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.When you think of national parks, it’s easy to think of the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Zion. But we must not become hemisphere-centric. In fact, there’s an international park in Europe that should be on everyone’s bucket list, from serious outdoors enthusiasts to those just getting started.Although some parks are more isolated than others due to the continent’s population density, European parks are generally more easily accessible than American parks. As a result, many…

“],”filter”:{“nextExceptions”:”img, blockquote, div”,”nextContainsExceptions”:”img, blockquote, a.btn, ao-button”},” renderIntial”:true,”wordCount”:350 }”> One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that many of us have developed an even greater appreciation for escaping into nature. But as the world reopens and the volume increases, traffic noise and aircraft engine noise are becoming more audible than ever. Some days it may be difficult to remember the “Great Quiet” of 2020. Scientists have determined that the period of calm caused by Earth’s earthquakes, slowed by the coronavirus, is the longest in recorded history. So how can we move into the post-pandemic era and enjoy the peace…