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Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this article included states that do not recognize Good Friday as a holiday.Easter this year falls on Sunday (April 17th). And whether you’re planning to commemorate the holiday with a visit from the Easter Bunny or a family egg hunt, it’s helpful to know which offices and services will be open this weekend.The date of Easter changes each year between March 22nd and April 25th. This means that the holiday falls on the first Sunday after the vernal equinox or the subsequent full moon.Good Friday is always the Friday before Easter Sunday, and…
The founder of The North Face found inspiration in the Patagonian wilderness to protect endangered species. advertisementThe vast region of Patagonia is thriving, and it’s all thanks to an American billionaire. Patagonia National Park in Aysén, Chile, provides sanctuary for the endangered Andean Huemul deer.Alejandra Saavedra, coordinator of the Nandu Reproductive Center in Patagonia National Park, said: “There are not many places like this, so they have very important biodiversity and ecological functions remain unchanged.” “This is a tremendous treasure.”It is estimated that there are fewer than 1,500 Huemuls in the world. Like most endangered species, they face many challenges.…
Looking to get closer to nature and spend more time in the U.S. National Parks in 2023? RV camping is the perfect way to experience the majesty and vastness of the U.S. National Parks. RV camping in a national park provides a comfortable base from which to soak up the park’s beauty from sunrise to sunset (and for some great stargazing). National park campgrounds also create a fun sense of community among fellow RV campers, sharing everything from car advice and travel tips to barbecue recipes and s’mores around the campfire. The national parks listed below are popular destinations not…
The European Safe Parking Organization (ESPORG) has awarded the first European Truck Parking Award to France’s Truck Etape Béziers. The IRU participated in the jury alongside other key road transport stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organizations. The Excellence in Truck parking Award initiative aims to promote excellence and recognizes good practices related to improving the quality of safety, security and service provided by truck parking operators to professional truck drivers. We will help you spread it across Europe. The winner of this year’s European Truck Parking Award is Truck Etape Béziers Parking in the south of France, close to the…
Before you leave, stock up on the perfect backpacking gear for your epic trip. You’ll be glad you did. Here is Olson’s original 2016 map. Map: Randy Olson / Google This ultimate national park road trip covers a total length of 16,847 miles and takes approximately two months to complete the circuit “at breakneck speed.” In other words, it’s better to take a few months off from work before you start. Of course, this is not a complete list of national park systems. There is a national park (or national monument, or national forest) near nearly every place there is…
Image by Rich Jones (flickr.com) What defines a city as green? Is it environmentally friendly, taking care of its plants, or providing the best facilities for its residents? Here we discuss a number of European cities that claim to be the “greenest”. lisbon Image by Bongoman (flickr.com) Lisbon has been named “Europe’s Green Capital 2020” by the European Commission. Lisbon launched a bike-sharing scheme in 2017, with electric bikes accounting for two-thirds of the fleet and encouraging cycling in the city’s hilly areas. We are also committed to promoting alternative fuel vehicles and boast the world’s largest electric vehicle charging…
Little more than a century ago, riding the rails to one of the national parks’ grand lodges ranked among the most luxurious vacations you could take in the US. And while plenty of park stays remain exclusive—so much so that year-long waitlists aren’t unheard of—your options have expanded considerably, from historic log-and-stone icons to new safari-inspired tented camps. Still, for all the lodgings’ variety, the very best have at least one thing in common. They offer unrivaled views of—and access to—some of the greatest shows on earth: spouting geysers, teeming wildlife and smoking calderas, to name a few. Here, 12…
CNN — Disrupted by the pandemic, visitors flocked to U.S. national parks and related sites last year, drawing attention to some of the most famous sites. The National Park Service released a detailed visitation report on Wednesday, recording approximately 297.1 million total visitors in 2021. According to NPS, the number of visitors to parks increased by 60 million last year compared to 2020. Around that time, most park facilities were closed for at least part of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Across the national park system, that number remains below pre-pandemic totals. However, it was a different story…
It’s called the “Death Zone,” and tucked away in Idaho, it’s a 50-square-mile area of Yellowstone National Park filled with grasslands and waterfalls, home to grizzly bears but no humans. According to a 2005 Georgetown Law Journal article, “The Perfect Crime,” it’s a place where poorly worded laws and constitutional issues collide, creating a situation where “felons can go unpunished,” Michigan State University law professor Brian C. Kalt wrote in the article. While the whole thing sounds like a plot for an episode of the TV show “Yellowstone,” Idaho lawmakers are calling on Congress to really step in and close…
©JeroenBroeckx, City of Antwerp (2021) urban background Tuinstraten is a pilot project aimed at introducing greenery into the urban areas of Antwerp, adapting to climate change and improving the quality of life for local residents. Activities focus on areas particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as areas with limited access to green spaces, the elderly, children and people living in social housing. Measures and results The project created eight “Garden Streets” in five districts of Antwerp. The street has been designed to include as much greenery as possible and includes a variety of green features such as:…