Tagged: nature-reserves

The U.S. National Parks Bring In Much More Money Than They Take from Federal Funding

To my mind, the U.S. National Park System (NPS) is invaluable. Its 85 million acres span all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and every U.S. territory. In these parks are…

Florida Is Trying to Ram Development of State Parks, "Skirting the Legal Process"

Floridians are sounding a red alert after the state unexpectedly revealed its intent to allow rapid development at nine of Florida's nature reserves, sidestepping the usual process…

Days in 2023 When All U.S. National Parks Are Free to Enter

Sometimes you need a little motivation to plan that trip you always wanted to take. Fortunately, every year the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) sprinkles some incentive across the…

The Gentrification of Nature—and What to Do About It

America’s wide-open spaces should be open to all. But more and more, the great outdoors are becoming a playground for the rich. Mind you, nature has long had a luxury market hawking…

The Prettiest Places in Croatia Will Make You Long to Go

When it comes to scenery, Croatia is a strong contender for Europe’s best in show. The country’s dazzling Adriatic coastline—with its sunny beaches, shimmering waters, and clusters of…

Thailand Is Mailing Trash Back to Tourists Who Litter

Government officials in Thailand have had it with people leaving garbage in nature reserves. In a Facebook post last week, Varawut Silpa-archa, the country's minister of natural…

A First Timer's Guide to Sanibel Island, Florida's Nature Escape

Note: This gallery was published before Sanibel Island was devastated by Hurricane Ian in September, 2022.The shrimp-shaped slice of sand known as Sanibel Island floats along Florida’s…

Wow Air Adds More Flights to Iceland, Hotels Add Election-Themed Packages, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's hotels, airlines, and nature preserves.* WOW-WORTHY AIRFARES TO ICELAND (Breaking Travel News)Looks like the American…

Posting Power: 7 Tips for Blogging Your Way to a Better Trip

Had a problem with your last trip? Fire up your PC and post something online.Go on. You just might change the travel industry like Carl Larson did. When he tried to check a…