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Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods

The Yurok Tribe is reclaiming a slice of their land taken during the Gold Rush to serve as a gateway to Redwood National and State Parks.
The Yurok Tribe will manage tribal land with the National Park Service under a historic memorandum of understanding.
US news
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

TheseNational Parks Are Welcoming Stargazers This Summer

It's hard to escape the glare from big cities and metro areas to see all the wonder that the skies have to offer, but several national parks are looking to serve as better windows into the cosmos.Light pollution obscures the views of the stars and planets, making it more challenging for people to marvel at them in the dark skies.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

The Population of California Declined, Again

Image Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park and Hostel near Pescadero.Credit...Jason Henry for The New York Times It was big news a few years ago when, for the first time in more than a century, California's population shrank.The small but still startling decline in 2020 was driven by Covid-19 deaths and falling immigration and birth rates, and it was something of a turning point for a huge state founded on rapid growth and long accustomed to it.
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www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Where to go camping in France: Eight best coastal campsites for a beach holiday

While we bask in a sprinkling of sunny days and sporadic heatwaves in the UK this summer, a good old-fashioned camping trip might top the list of staycation suggestions for families and friends.Our French neighbours just a Eurotunnel away are no strangers to a coastal holiday from the comforting confines of a tent near the dunes.
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Fatherly
9 months ago
Fathers

Run To These 5 Quiet National Parks Before This List Gets Out

The summer season is upon us, whether we're prepared or not - and whether we've gotten around to making summer plans or not.Luckily, for outdoor-minded or outdoor-curious families.the National Park system contains some 85 million acres of rugged beauty and cultural history, spread across all 50 states.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

Tourist pleads guilty for handling a Yellowstone bison calf, leading to its death

Clifford Walters, a Hawaii man, pleaded guilty to disturbing wildlife after he tried to help a stranded bison calf reunite with its herd.Hellen Jack/National Park Service A man has pleaded guilty to handling a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park in an incident that ultimately led to the calf's death, officials said on Wednesday.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Virginia Teenager Dies After He Is Buried in Sand From Dune Collapse

A teenager from Chesapeake, Va., died after he was buried in several feet of sand on Saturday inside a hole that had been dug in a back-dune area at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina, officials said.The 17-year-old boy, whose identity had not been released by the authorities, was trapped underground when sand from the adjacent dune collapsed into the hole, the National Park Service said in a statement.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
US news

Yosemite's blazing Firefall': You'll need reservations for certain dates in February

Editor's Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter.Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.Sun and water can cooperate to make a visit to Yosemite National Park in California potentially extra special.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Letters: The justice system's judgment of domestic abuse victims

"I was in fear for my life."When a police officer on trial for murder uses this defense for killing a citizen, more often than not, he walks out of the courtroom free.
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Eater
9 months ago
Food & drink

Our Favorite Cute (Yet Practical!) Picnic Blankets for a Summer of Outdoor Eating

As warm weather lovers ease into another season of outdoor dining, picnics are everywhere on social media; we're not even through June yet, and #summerpicnic has already surpassed more than 17.3 million views on TikTok.Although picnics became a necessity (and burgeoning industry) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the appeal of gathering outdoors over a few sandwiches is hardly new.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 months ago
Design

The LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2023 Winners put on a grand exhibition at Milan Design Week - Yanko Design

The 11th LEXUS DESIGN AWARD came to a grand conclusion with the 4 Winning Designs being showcased at Milan Design Week.All winners wonderfully captured Lexus' brand ethos of "Design for a Better Tomorrow", with the Fog-X by Pavels Hedström also winning the 'Your Choice Award'.The LEXUS DESIGN AWARD was envisioned to be a platform that helps the next generation of creatives to realize their ideas for a better future.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Environment

Some Elephants Are Getting Too Much Plastic in Their Diets

Some Asian elephants are a little shy about their eating habits.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

As Flooding Subsides, Scale of Kakhovka Dam Disaster Starts Coming Into Focus

The surge of flooding around the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine subsided further on Sunday, leaving authorities grappling with a disaster in which at least 13 people have been killed, at least 29 others are reported missing and dozens of communities lack access to clean water.Ukraine's State Emergency Service, local volunteer groups and aid agencies are struggling to respond to the consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam on Tuesday, which sent a torrent of water from the reservoir upstream coursing into the river basin.
time.com
1 year ago
Environment

Zimbabwe Relocates 2,500 Wild Animals To Save Them From Drought Made Worse By Climate Change

(HARARE, Zimbabwe) A helicopter herds thousands of impalas into an enclosure.A crane hoists sedated upside-down elephants into trailers.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Death Valley to reopen after flooding; Joshua Tree and Mojave parks still repairing damage

As Death Valley National Park gets ready to reopen its most popular sites on Saturday after heavy flooding, California national parks are still reeling from the aftermath.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Health

Ohio grandma sets record: 'I'm the oldest old lady to ever visit every national park'

Joy Ryan and her grandson Brad at the National Park of American Samoa.The pair visited all 63 U.S. national parks together Ari Daniel/Ari Daniel Two weeks ago, 93-year-old Joy Ryan set a world record.In her words, "I'm the oldest old lady to ever visit every national park."In just eight years, she and her 42-year-old grandson Brad Ryan managed to go to all 63 national parks, an adventure they've documented on Instagram.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Puffin population may appear to be thriving, but more research needed, experts warn

The puffin population in Ireland may appear to be thriving, but more research is needed to assess how they are breeding, bird experts say.According to the last available figures, there are an estimated 21,000 pairs of puffins in Ireland, which can mostly be seen along its west coast.The comical looking birds can be viewed by the public on boat tours around Ireland's Eye off the coast of Howth in Dublin and at the Cliffs of Moher in Co Clare.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

William pays tribute to conservation friend and son who died in Kenya

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a conservationist friend who died while flying over Kenya's largest national park.William described Mark Jenkins as someone who had dedicated his life to protecting wildlife in East Africa.He said Mr Jenkins had been killed alongside his son Peter as they flew over Tsavo National Park on an aerial patrol.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sunak abandons opposition to new onshore windfarms

Rishi Sunak has staged his second climbdown in as many days to avoid a damaging rebellion by his own MPs, with the government poised to lift the de-facto ban on onshore wind.Ministers are to consult on plans to allow new developments in areas where there is demonstrable local support.And communities who agree to host them could benefit from lower energy bills.
The Independent
1 year ago
UK news

Ramblers to recreate 1932 protest over countryside access for people of colour

A group of ramblers will recreate a 90-year-old protest on Sunday to argue the UK Government is doing "nowhere near enough" to improve access to the countryside for people of colour.
The Independent
2 years ago
UK news

Government accused of being focused on 'anything other than food' in countryside

Farming leader Minette Batters has accused the Government of being "focused on anything other than domestic food production" in the countryside.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Shredding the green belt is a recipe for disaster. We need a saner planning policy | Simon Jenkins

Is the green belt doomed?One of the great creations of postwar British planning the concept of a national park within reach of every city-dweller is fast losing friends.Under siege from centralist housing targets, argued between Tories and their lobbyists, it has now been undermined by Labour's Keir Starmer.
the Guardian
1 year ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Liz Truss's speech: stoking conflict in place of argument | Editorial

olitical speeches can influence voters or MPs; they can honour ideals and celebrate membership of a party.
Man of Many
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How Google's New AI Search Engine Will Help Users 'Get Things Done More Easily' | Man of Many

In an effort to stay on the cutting edge (and also maintain its monopoly in the search engine space), Google has unleashed the power of AI, fusing its search results with generative artificial intelligence technology.The new initiative, which is similar to the viral OpenAI ChatGPT chatbot was unveiled during Google's recently held annual I/O conference, whereby the tech giant confirmed it planned to leverage AI across "all of its products".
Man of Many
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

How Google's New AI Search Engine Will Help Users 'Get Things Done More Easily' | Man of Many

In an effort to stay on the cutting edge (and also maintain its monopoly in the search engine space), Google is unleashing the power of AI and is integrating its search results with generative artificial intelligence technology similar to one found in the incredibly viral OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot.During its recently held annual I/O conference, the tech giant unveiled its ambitious plans to leverage AI across all of its products, including its widely used and proficient search engine.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Landowners win legal challenge over Dartmoor wild camping

Two landowners have won a High Court challenge against the right to wild camp without permission on the Dartmoor National Park.Farmers Alexander and Diana Darwall argued that some wild campers on their land caused problems to livestock and the environment and sought a court declaration that members of the public could only pitch tents there overnight with their consent.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

How to avoid it all: a guide to a royal-free bank holiday

Watching the state funeral on Monday is not compulsory, even if some public figures have claimed it should be.But anyone looking to avoid it has other options.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Students, schools gearing up for first in-person orientation since COVID-19 halted events | CBC News

As the countdown to the first day of school begins, post-secondary institutions in Canada are getting ready to host their first fully in-person orientation week for incoming students a rite of passage that was postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

This Map Shows The Best National Parks For Wildlife

Summer is just around the corner.If you haven't locked in your vacation plans, or you're desperately looking for day trips to keep the kids busy, a new map that outlines which national parks have the best biodiversity might be a great way to start your search.Vacation rental company Casago wanted to find out the best state parks across the U.S. that are perfect for families who are obsessed with wildlife.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Allen Young: Insects are essential to the everyday fabric of life, yet many species face extinction

As spring gives way to summer, nature's treasure chest awakens.Earth's biological wealth sprouts, blooms and clamors.These contents once blanketed the landscape with a thin, life-sustaining fabric, the biosphere.But human activity has contributed to the shrinking of the chest.A major slice of the treasure is insects and the roles they play in structuring food chains, communities and ecosystems linking them to plants, fungi, microorganisms and other animals.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Design

A Panorama of Design

This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the design of beautiful homes.Image A sociable focal point of the ICFF show this year will be The Crossroads, an exhibition seating space featuring American furniture by 17 different design studios.Credit...via the Rockwell Group The International Contemporary Furniture Fair, a trade show of stylish household goods from more than 25 countries, is returning May 21-23 to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

Now You Can Add Even More Cold Picnic to Your Bathroom

It's no secret that we're big fans of Brooklyn-based home goods company Cold Picnic.The brand has carved out a niche spot for itself in the design world by becoming synonymous with an aesthetic characterized by a certain style of abstract designs and punchy colors.Today, the company is expanding its bath mat collection making it even harder to pass up adding Cold Picnic to your own home.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Tech industry

A Sting Operation to Save Elephants, With No Stings

It's a familiar, dreaded scenario in many parts of Africa and Asia: An elephant shows up, wanders into farmers' fields, and tramples and eats crops.Sometimes farmers fight back, and elephants are killed.That series of events seemed likely to play out recently when a forest elephant bull emerged from the dense jungle surrounding Gbarnjala village in northwestern Liberia.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Search Intensifies for Radioactive Canister Missing for Weeks in Thailand

BANGKOK In Thailand, a steel canister with dangerously radioactive contents has vanished from a coal power plant and may have been missing for three weeks or possibly longer.The search for it, which began a week ago, has expanded repeatedly but so far yielded nothing.Globally, radioactive objects are lost fairly often, sometimes improperly discarded and posing a lethal hazard to people who find them.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks

Solo hiking will be banned from Nepal's national parks starting next month, a move that the country's tourism board said would reduce the risks for the tens of thousands of adventure seekers who travel to the Himalayan country each year.The decision, announced last week by the Nepal Tourism Board, comes after incidents in which tourists became lost and sometimes died while hiking alone, the board's director, Mani R. Lamichhane, said on Tuesday.
fscritics.com
1 year ago
SF music

Best National Parks to Visit in the US

If you're looking for the best national parks in the United States, you've come to the right place.This article will give you expert tips on what Parks are must-sees and which ones you can skip.You'll also get some history on each of these unique places so that you can appreciate them even more when you see them in person.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

10 Best Secret National Parks Perfect For Avoiding Crowds

There are 63 National Parks in the United States - each more majestic and awe-inspiring than the next.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

T-Mobile and SpaceX are teaming up to beam 5G directly to your phone from space

T-Mobile and SpaceX held an announcement event at Starbase located in Boca China, Texas.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Science

More than 100 animals found in luggage at Thai airport; 2 women arrested

Two Indian women were arrested at a Bangkok airport after more than 100 live animals were found in their luggage, Thai officials said, amid an uptick in wildlife trafficking as pandemic travel restrictions are relaxed worldwide.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Canada news

Mountain town employers are having a hard time finding staff. Some are upping the ante | CBC News

Snow might still be on the ground, but summer hiring is well underway for employers in Banff, Canmore and Lake Louise and amid a persistently tight labour market, many are working harder to convince job seekers to apply and to stick around."Our key message is to be competitive," said Michel Dufresne, director of the Job Resource Centre for Banff and Canmore, who's telling employers to raise wages and to give their staff enough time off to enjoy living in the mountain community.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this pre-Valentine's weekend, Feb. 10-12

Technically, Valentine's Day arrives next week, but if you want to get an early start (always a good idea) we have some fun romantic movies, meals and excursions to recommend.As with everything these days, be sure to double check websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.Meanwhile, if you'd like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, Jan. 13-15

We know, the old "but we need the rain" line is wearing a little thin these days, huh?Well, let's show the weather who's boss by having a fun weekend no matter what it's doing outside - and do we have some nifty ideas along those lines, from great movies and shows to stick-to-your-ribs comfort food.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 year ago
Real estate

Discover Your New Home: 14 of The Best Day Trips from Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a diverse and exciting city with endless options for exploration and adventure.Whether you're a local renting an apartment in Los Angeles, CA , looking to buy a house in the area , or a tourist, there's always something new to discover.And if you're looking to escape the city for a day and explore the surrounding areas, you're in luck.
Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 year ago
Real estate

Exploring Beyond the Emerald City: 8 Unique Places to Visit Near Seattle

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its iconic Space Needle and vibrant music scene.The city is also surrounded by natural beauty, from snow-capped mountains to lush forests, making it the perfect hub for weekend getaways and exploring the great outdoors.Whether you're searching for your first home in Seattle or want to rent an apartment , the surrounding region has something for everyone.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Mountains of snow close Yosemite, other California parks after winter storms

After up to 15 feet of snow fell on some areas of Yosemite National Park, the park has been closed with no estimated time of reopening, among the many closures of parks and forestlands across California following a series of powerful winter storms."Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return," Yosemite park officials said.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Firefighters stop Marmot fire from advancing on Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks

A wildfire south of Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks has burned through 127 acres, but fire officials said they've stopped the fire's movement for now.
Los Angeles Times
2 years ago
Los Angeles

Podcast: One family's 27,000-mile road trip

Greg Bledsoe is a former morning news anchor for NBC 7 in San Diego.About a year ago, he, his wife and their two children got into an SUV and began to drive.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Science

Noisy waters force dolphins to 'shout' to each other

Dolphins Delta and Reese successfully press underwater buttons at the same time in a noise pollution experiment at the Dolphin Research Center in Florida.(Video: Current Biology)
With a hand signal from a trainer, Delta and Reese were off.Swimming in separate directions and calling each other underwater, each made sure the other was in position before pushing their bottle-shaped noses against the docks.
www.winemag.com
1 year ago
Wine

8 Bucket-List Drinks Spots Around the World

With all the distilleries around the world, how do you decide which ones to explore?We've put together a list of the coolest bars, bucket-list stops and worldwide venues worth adding to your travel plans (or even making a special trip for).Some confer bragging rights as a pioneer or record-breaker, while others offer unique experiences worth making a detour to visit.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

15 Coffee-Table Books to Give This Holiday Season - Washingtonian

While we may earn a commission if you buy something through these links, we make unbiased, independent decisions about what to recommend.Coffee-table books are the quintessential holiday gifts (much like )-they please the eye, look chic in any home, and you can find them in a variety of themes and photography styles.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

7 National Parks Near DC That Are Free on Public Lands Day

In honor of Public Lands Day, National Parks are offering free admission on Saturday, September 24.Here are seven National Parks around DC to visit this weekend-sans the typical entry fee.
Stamen
1 year ago
UX design

Visualize a cross section of your map with Chartographer | Stamen

At Stamen, we work with clients to improve their interactive cartography experience, frequently building full basemap solutions for large corporations who have very specific needs and exacting standards.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Exercise

Keep your cool: how to stay safe when wild swimming in a heatwave

Can you swim?Seems like an obvious question when talking about safety in open water, but it is crucial.Many lose their life swimming because they don't have the basic skills to keep themselves safe.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Right-wing politics

Opinion | What It Means to See America in Person

BIGFORK, Mont. - I'm writing these words early in a darkened motel room, 2,460 miles from home, eight hours east of Seattle and 45 minutes south of Glacier National Park.
The Daily Dot
1 year ago
Remote teams

'The only people saying that this doesn't work are the people that can't do it, and they're mad about it': Worker's video on working remotely while on summer vacation goes viral

A worker on TikTok is continuing to advocate for vacationing and having fun while simultaneously working remotely.
Quartz
1 year ago
Remote teams

Airbnb is betting that the future of travel is work

Pre-pandemic, most people thought of travel as falling into two categories: business or leisure.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Environment

California bill would cut single-use plastic 25%

SACRAMENTO - An ambitious California proposal aims to reduce plastic production for single-use products like shampoo bottles and food wrappers by 25% starting next decade, part of an effort to rein in pollution from the ubiquitous material.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Sydney Harbour's Me-mel Island returning to Aboriginal owners as NSW commits $43m for revamp

A Sydney Harbour island is returning to Aboriginal hands with the New South Wales government committing $43m to its clean-up and repair.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Endangered tree seedlings planted in secret locations on NSW north coast

Seedlings of an endangered tree are being planted in secret locations on the New South Wales north coast in an attempt to save the species after devastating bushfires.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

Labor unveils $20m plan to use Australia Post trucks to find rural mobile coverage blackspots

Australia Post trucks would be used to find mobile signal blackspots under Labor's plan to conduct a $20m independent audit of mobile coverage if it wins the federal election.
Streetsblog San Francisco
1 year ago
San Francisco

Today's Headlines

Experiencing Car-Free J.F.K. (SFGate) Details on Two Pedestrians Killed in S.F. (SFChron) Experiencing Life Without a Car in Europe (BaltimoreSun) London's Major New Rail Line (CityLab, FastCompany) Officials Mark Anniversary of VTA Shooting (SJSpotlight) Police Say to Stay Away from S.F. National Parks (SFChron) City Gets New Urban Tree Nursery (SFChron) Supes Propose Major Housing Reform (48Hills) Adjustments to Muir Woods Shuttle (MarinIJ) The Lake Came out of Nowhere (SFChron) Marin Residents Grouse about Gas (MarinIJ) Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Threatened by Global Warming (Berkeleyside)
Slate Magazine
1 year ago
Parenting

"People Are Mad at You!": Care and Feeding's Best Advice for Traveling With Kids.

I was recently on a flight where I was seated behind a family with a toddler.I was trying to read my book, but the child was playing games and loud music on his tablet.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

The Joy of Binging - San Francisco Bay Times

By Jan Wahl-
I have always been a big screen gal.Sitting in a movie theatre and letting a movie unspool is heaven to me.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
OMG science

20 percent of the world's reptiles facing extinction

WASHINGTON - Even the king cobra is "vulnerable."
I Prefer Paris
1 year ago
Paris

Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands

At the January I traveled to Tenerife in the Canary Islands for sun, fun, and warmth.Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
www.npr.org
2 years ago
Arts

Review: 'Horizon Forbidden West' brings a personal saga to a primal post-apocalypse

Aloy surveys a vista from 'Horizon Forbidden West.'
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