When hiking advocates designed a walking trail from Preston Community Park to Bluff Point in Groton in 2008, one of the stated goals was to instill community pride and cooperation between the three cities. Karen Parkinson de Ledyard, president of the Tri-Town Trail Association, will tick that target on Sunday when the 4.2-mile north section […]
A No.1 vs. No.2 matchup in Class 3A volleyball will take place on Friday, as the Mountain View Buffalos host the Lyman Eagles. Those two programs combined for three losses all season. Mountain View lost its first game of the year to Class 4A No. 4 Evanston in five sets. They have won 20 consecutive […]
It is early in the morning and tourists are looking over a wooden balcony to observe a small bird. The crescent-headed antpitta, a tennis ball-sized bird with large eyes and a small beak, hops among the ferns and leaves of the forest floor. Bird watchers love this species because it is very difficult to spot, […]
Joshua Tree National Park has always had a glamorous feel – it is, after all, just two hours from Los Angeles, so it’s no surprise that the park has a fascinating history filled with Hollywood drama. 1. Joshua Tree National Park includes two deserts. Many people don’t realize that Joshua Tree National Park is actually […]
WYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn State alumnus Cody Yackanicz, 2017, is a member of an exclusive club: He is one of more than 2,600 people to have hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. . The PCT is a continuous path from southern California to the Mexican border to […]
BEIJING, September 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue, a landmark and art monument located in Jingdezhen in the east from China Jiangxi Province, makes a sparkling appearance at the current fifth NEXT summit (Singapore 2021) on Wednesday. Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province. (PRNewsfoto / Xinhua Silk Road) Taoxichuan […]
For six decades, members of the Morgan County Audubon Society have explored nature and their love of birds. Established on October 5, 1961, the Jacksonville Nature League was formed by 24 residents who wanted to share their love for nature. It was renamed the Morgan County Audubon Society in January 1962, when it became a […]
SPRINGDALE, Utah (ABC4) – If the government shuts down, it could also lead to the closure of national parks, as officials tell ABC4 they are reviewing a contingency plan. Sarah Adent is the director of the Springdale Visitor Center near Zion National Park. After suffering a government shutdown last winter, she says she is worried. […]
Community “Sometimes I drive out there without a destination and pull up at the start of a random trail. I haven’t had a bad time yet.†A view of Artist Bluff in the White Mountains of New Hampshire at sunrise. Greg DuBois There is no better place to experience fall than in New England, and […]
Honky Tonk Express owner Grant Rosenblatt discusses the benefits of hosting bachelorette parties, says his business has been “nearly destroyed” by the COVID pandemic. Wedding season is upon us and business is booming in Nashville, Tennessee as it is emerging as a bachelorette party hot spot. After a year of financial burdens and restrictions due […]
According to the study, Costa Rica ranks number one in the world for ecotourism-related online research; third in the world and first in Latin America for national parks; fourth in the world and first in Latin America to surf; fifth in the world and first in Latin America for diving; seventh in the world and […]
WHITE FISH, Mont., September 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Imagine a property so private it is surrounded by over a million acres of wilderness on all sides. Such a rare listing, the last sale of similar private property took place over 32 years ago. A property located in the “Crown of the Continent”, inside […]
In the 19th century, a traveler across the Cumberland Plateau – his name lost in the haze of history – made his way through Scott’s Gulf, south of Sparta in White County. He looked from the sheer cliffs down to the Caney Fork River hundreds of feet below him and said it was the “Grand […]
Evelyn Louise (Ham) Phair Evelyn Louise (Ham) Phair 1914 – 2021 BRUNSWICK – Evelyn Louise (Ham) Phair, 107, died on September 27, 2021 at her home. She was born July 21, 1914 in Fairfield, Maine, daughter of William Cilley Ham and Alta Sawyer Ham. She attended Fairfield schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in […]
Earn Rs 20,000 in your Amazon Pay the balance today! You just have to answer 5 questions and a little luck. Amazon is back with its daily dose of app quizzes. Amazon is offering this prize to a lucky participant who will receive the amount in their Amazon Pay balance. An entrant must correctly answer […]
HEALDSBURG Marine Layer opens a new tasting room After producing cool climate chardonnays and pinots on the Sonoma Coast for more than a decade, Marine Layer Wines has opened a tasting room in downtown Healdsburg. Highlighting the thick layer of fog that pours from the Pacific Ocean through the Petaluma Gap, Marine Layer Wines specializes […]
A cold front could also bring strong winds. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Capitol Reef National Park on Friday May 10, 2019. | 28 Sep 2021, 23:19 A cold front through Utah could cause flash floods and high winds in parts of the state on Tuesday afternoon and evening. A National Weather Service […]
RIYAD: The Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Mohammed Barkindo, is optimistic about oil recovery and sees demand increasing over the next few years. “Demand for energy and oil increased dramatically in 2021, following the massive decline in 2020, and continued expansion is expected in the longer term,†Barkindo wrote today […]
Margaret Grace Smith Gowan Margaret Grace Smith Gowan was born August 5, 1930 to Jones and Laura Montgomery Smith in Yuma, Arizona. Her love for travel began at a young age, with visits as a little girl on the West Coast. She loved music and played the piano, organ and percussion in school and church. […]
A black bear was euthanized by park rangers after the injured animal was discovered around 2 p.m. on September 23 along Going-to-the-Sun Road two miles east of Rising Sun, according to a press release issued Monday by Glacier National Park. An initial investigation by the National Park Service indicated that the bear suffered insurmountable traumatic […]
Inspired by the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, the Climate Corps would put people to work in short-term jobs or training programs focused on renewable technologies and building resilience in the face of the climate crisis. “The CCC is about saving the planet, but it’s also about making the planet a place where people […]
New Delhi: There has been a significant drop of up to 74.9% in the number of foreign tourists who visited the country last year. In 2019, around 1.09 crore of foreigners had flown to India. However, it dipped to 27.4 lakh, in 2022, for a variety of reasons, including Covid 19. Details of this were […]
Joseph J. Kolasa Joseph J. Kolasa of Fredonia, NY, died on Friday September 24, 2021 from a brief illness at the age of 78. Joe was born January 6, 1943 in Dunkirk, NY, to the late Joseph G. and Stella (Jakubowski) Kolasa. A graduate of Industrial High, Joe used his studies as an electrician to […]
Pumpkins are a big draw to North Fork this time of year. But here are a few reasons adjacent to the pumpkin to visit each farm. (Credit: David Benthal) It’s easy to see why visitors are forced to flock so much to North Fork’s many pumpkin patches in the fall. For starters, it’s a great […]
California firefighters battled fast-growing wildfires on Monday threatening giant redwoods and small communities in the Sierra Nevada and worked to completely surround an alleged arson that destroyed homes last week. More than 2,000 firefighters were on the lines of the Windy Fire, which was burning in the Tule River Indian Reservation and Sequoia National Forest, […]
When you can’t decide what to watch, horror movies are your safest bet. They have all the right ingredients: lots of drama, a dash of suspense, a touch of comedy, and loads of horrible creatures and things. Nothing like a rotten zombie to distract you from other things. In this list, we bring you a […]
Netflix’s new website shows Canadians exactly where their favorite movies and series have been shot across the country. Torontonians know their city is a hot spot for filming, and Netflix shows are no exception. Here are some of the locations in Toronto and the GTA that Netflix used for filming: The Queen’s Gambit A few […]
Three men have been charged with creating dangerous conditions in a closed area and approaching within 50 yards of bears in Katmai National Park, Alaska officials said. Screenshot of Erum Chad on YouTube Three men could end up in jail after officials say they left an observation deck to get closer to feeding the brown […]
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo .– A 69-year-old woman from Boulder County was rescued Sunday afternoon after saying she got lost and off track on Friday. At 11:48 a.m., Boulder County Communications was notified of a possible disappearance of a woman around Conifer Hill Road in northwest Boulder County on Sunday. The deputies responded to the area […]
On October 15, 1996, the Lord visited Nashville, Tennessee. But He did not appear in the form of an archangel or a smoking bush. That day, he made his presence known in the form of a sugar-glazed cinnamon bun. And the Bongo Java Coffee Company has never been the same. The story unfolds like this: […]
POLAND – Helen L. Ferrara, 80, died Friday evening, September 25, 2021, at her home in Youngstown. Helen was born January 28, 1941 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Mike and Helen Hlubik Bezyak. Helen was a 1959 graduate and Salvatorian from Seminary High School in Poland. After graduation, Helen worked as an accountant for […]
MEEKER I For a week in September, we had the joy of visiting our country’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, established in 1872. Previous tours have always been fun, but this one included a reunion with my siblings whom I rarely see. Some visitors think the famous “Old Faithful” geyser is the park’s best feature. Indeed, […]
Tourism, one of the sectors most affected by the Covid epidemic, is gradually recovering but safety and security in the country’s tourist destinations remain a major concern. Industry associations and tour operators have said the sector has suffered tremendously during the pandemic. According to Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation’s public relations manager, Ziaul Haque Howlader, the sector […]
DENVER (AP) – Phil Henderson sees the outdoor industry as a cruise ship. It took a long time for the largely white industry to embrace people of color. But the ship turned. Almost every corner of the industry is focused on building a diverse population of outdoor enthusiasts. “We just need more propulsion. We need […]
Coral diseases ravage reefs in the Caribbean and Florida. Coral disease represents an ecological crisis greater than the 1988 Yellowstone fires By Caroline Rogers, Ph.D., US Geological Survey A disease that threatens an entire ecosystem lies beneath the surface of the sea – out of sight and out of mind. The disease, which is rapidly […]
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This column is part of our ongoing opinion piece on faith, called Living our faith. Receive weekly project summaries delivered to your inbox by subscribing to Living Our Faith Bulletin. As the pandemic continues, I want to change my outlook, which for me often requires looking back. Ebenezer’s biblical concept means remembering God’s help in […]
Tunbridge Wells was named the best town in Kent in a recent poll. The royal town was named one of the best towns and villages to visit in the UK, in a survey by consumer choice brand Which ?, and was the only Kent destination to make the list. Destinations were rated out of five […]
Don’t waste a day off sitting at home or at work when you could be spending your time in a place like Costa Rica. But when you come you don’t have to visit the same places as everyone else. Here we present some of the less visited destinations in Costa Rica that deserve more attention: […]
Since the pandemic first hit the United States, it has forced many people to rethink their leisure activities, embracing the great outdoors and the natural world. This has led to a huge increase in activities like bird watching and gardening, as well as trips to the country’s national parks. But an increase in the number […]
Share the article Last update 19 minutes ago Bermuda is full of gorgeous pink sand beaches that are a total of 21 miles long and one mile wide at its widest point. These beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or diving. Consider this beautiful, quiet island for your next beach vacation. Read on to […]
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Princess Cruises will launch its first cruise ship since the start of the pandemic outside the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday. The 951-foot Grand Princess will embark on a five-day trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. All passengers must show proof of vaccination and negative COVID-19 test results before boarding. […]
Crossing the 402-mile Oregon Coastal Trail, dubbed OCT by seasoned hikers, involves disconnected and sometimes dangerous routes that require navigating tidal currents to continue. Add to that a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis – a disease that mimics breathing through a straw – and 25-year-old Colton Cosby’s ambition could be described as not a challenge, but […]
Screenshot of a man approaching brown bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve, August 9, 2018. The man and two others face criminal charges, the National Park Service said Friday. (Explore.org, National Park Service) US prosecutors have charged three men with leaving a special viewing platform and getting too close to famous salmon fishing bears […]
The state will open a new 30-mile backcountry hiking loop this Saturday that straddles the Appalachian Trail in the Katahdin area, south of Baxter State Park. The Great Circle Trail will connect two backcountry loops to the Appalachian Trail in its Hundred Mile Wilderness section on the Nahmakanta public reserve lands west of Millinocket. The […]
Express news service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ponmudi Hill Station, the idyllic eco-tourism destination, has seen visitors like never before since tourist sites reopened after an aggressive second wave of the pandemic. The state has witnessed revenge trips with all major tourist spots filled with visitors, who are in desperate need of a getaway or vacation after the […]
Ot over the past few years my amateur bird watching has become an obsession, an obsession that sometimes takes me to more remote parts of Australia. Several months ago, on one of these trips, I had reason to think about what attracted me to birds. That day I was walking the Warrumbungles in New South […]
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Located in Montrose County, Colorado, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has a 53-mile-long canyon that is one of the narrowest and deepest in the western United States. So deep, in fact, that sunlight rarely reaches the bottom, a feature that helped give it its name. This national park attracts expert hikers, avid bird […]
Crossing the 402-mile Oregon Coastal Trail, dubbed OCT by seasoned hikers, involves disconnected and sometimes dangerous routes that require navigating tidal currents to continue. Add to that a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis – a disease that mimics breathing through a straw – and 25-year-old Colton Cosby’s ambition could be described as not a challenge, but […]
A village in Essex has been ranked among the best in the UK. A short drive north of the historic Roman town of Colchester you will find the beautiful village of Dedham, also steeped in history. Dedham is set in the heart of the rural landscape known as Constable Country, named after painter John Constable, […]
Daniel Craig poses for the media as he arrives for the German premiere of the James Bond film “Specter” in Berlin, Germany. “No Time to Die” is Bond’s 25th official film, and the franchise retains its status as one of the most popular in the world. Here are five things to know about the man […]
GREAT FALLS – Yellowstone National Park search and rescue personnel continue to search for a missing man, after the man’s half-brother is found dead. Search teams found the body of Mark O’Neill along the eastern shore of Shoshone Lake on Monday, September 20, 2021. At this point, there is no word on the possible cause […]
YAMPA – It took a long time to reach Stillwater Lake after turning onto Forest Service Road 900 on Monday morning. I couldn’t help but stop four or five times to take pictures. Flat Top Mountain was more glorious than ever, covered in a thin layer of snow and towering over the frost-covered trees below. […]
A lock on the India Gate, a reprimand for the Qutab Minar, an amnesia for the Victoria Memorial. The University Scholarships Commission sent universities a list of 100 “tourist destinations†for organizing student visits under the Centre’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program. Some academics have questioned the movement as dictatorial and the site selection as […]
In the offices of the technology company Volaris, a meeting room offers a view of a forest conservation area. Photo credit – Tom Arban Spending time in nature is good for us. One study linked spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature with good health and well-being. With the restrictions easing and the […]
The Biden administration launched its America the Beautiful plan to save public lands. (Nikki Boliaux | The New York Times) Hikers take in the view from the top of the Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, Utah, November 23, 2020. By Donald Falvey | Special at La Tribune | Sep 23, 2021, 2:00 p.m. […]
For six years, Julee and Ross Brooks happily lived in their two bedroom, one bathroom rental home in La Crescenta-Montrose, a suburb of Los Angeles just south of the Angeles National Forest. The couple’s two sons, now 6 and 11, enjoyed the yard, as did their dog. And the family had easy access to downtown […]
Botapathri tourist spot is a little-known dream land in the lap of the Nagin Valley, located in the famous tourist spot of Gulmarg, in the Baramulla district of northern Kashmir. Bota Pathri was opened to tourists in May 2012 by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, which has been visited extensively by military personnel, locals […]
A deep love for the outdoors has always been at the center of Suman Sukumar’s life. After traveling back and forth across India on hiking, boating and biking expeditions, Suman saw the need for authentic resources to facilitate sustainable travel experiences in the country. With the aim of creating immersive experiences focused on ecology, heritage […]
THREE RIVERS – Growing armies of firefighters battled wildfires in the heart of California’s redwood country on Wednesday. A sharp increase in personnel has put more than 1,400 firefighters on the lines of the KNP complex blaze in Sequoia National Park, said Ana Beatriz Cholo, fire information officer. The fire remained a threat to the […]
If you’ve lived in the Bay Area for a while, you’ve probably learned that the summer months offer less than ideal weather on most of the area’s beaches. The onset of fall is usually when the cold fog begins to recede, leaving warmer, summery conditions with clear skies over the coast. If you’re looking forward […]
Courtney “To research” Michelle Schoner, 33, of Mayfield, New York, died of a long illness on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1988 in Amsterdam, New York, the daughter of Joseph “Dad” and Michelle (LeFever) Schoner. She attended Mayfield High School and […]
News 12 Staff Sep 22, 2021, 9:01 am Updated: Sep 22, 2021, 9:01 am Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and traditions of those who can trace their roots back to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking countries of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The annual celebration is observed from September 15 to October […]
Details Last update: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 6:08 AM Posted: Wednesday September 22 2021 6:01 AM The closure of Sequoia National Park is still in effect September 22, 2021 – The following areas are temporarily closed to all individuals until further notice: All land within the boundaries of Sequoia National Park west of the Pacific […]
It has taken a mother-daughter duo from Kingsville, Ont. 20 years to complete a 900 kilometer hike on the Bruce Trail since setting foot on the trail. Mary Verbeek and her daughter Kristine Verbeek began their hike on September 9, 2001 when Mary was 49 and Kristine 25. The trip started in Niagara and ended […]
Actress Malavika Mohanan is on fire in a new series of photographs taken in Portugal, a European country with some of the best beaches in the world. Malavika provides insight into her travel escapades by periodically posting stunning photos from her vacation on social media. And now the actress, in search of “endless sky and […]
The beloved Central Park owl that captivated jaded New Yorkers before being killed in a collision with a truck had dangerous and “potentially fatal” levels of rat poison in its system, the researchers said on Tuesday. authorities. Barry, a 2-year-old barred owl and celebrity in Manhattan’s avid birdwatching community, died when a Central Park Conservancy […]
(CBS4) – Two of Colorado’s elected leaders join others in opposing a plan to kill part of a bison herd in Grand Canyon National Park. That includes Governor Jared Polis, who released a statement Tuesday suggesting that the National Park Service should allow some of the animals that are allowed to be hunted to be […]
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) – Authorities in Northwest Florida have said they are aware of a photo that shows someone who “fits the description” of Brian Laundrie walking on a trail in Okaloosa County, according to WKRG. Sam bass took a picture of the man on his tracking camera and shared it on Facebook. “I’m […]
Denbighshire planning apps THE following planning applications were registered with Denbighshire County Council between Monday September 13th and Friday September 17th: 4 View of the fairway Holyhead Road Llangollen Construction of a single-storey rear extension 4 View of the fairway Holyhead Road Llangollen Construction of a single-storey rear extension (Classified Building Request) Y Llyn Trevor […]
Fall has arrived, bringing with it balmy temperatures, colorful foliage, and lots of fun. Using your suggestions, we create a list of all the events and activities people should be doing to make the most of Minnesota’s fall, before it’s over. What are we missing? Tell us about your favorite fall activity. 1) Peep the […]
SPENCER, Mass. – Spencer’s Police are warning the public of ‘trigger lines’ after a hiker discovered a rope tied between trees on a popular recreational trail. Sarah Gates from Leominster said she and her friend were hiking the Midstate Trail for 10 miles near the Spencer-Leicester city line when she tripped. “I tripped and looked […]
I am appalled by the opinion expressed in the media by Opposition MP Mr. Rodney Charles regarding the participation of Minister of Health (MoH) Mr. Terrence Deyalsingh last Thursday on The Daily cable TV show Show hosted by Trevor Noah. The Department of Health, at the host’s invitation, appeared on the show and sought to […]
There are a lot of ways to make some extra cash in October. For example, you could steal candy from children and sell it on the candy black market. It’s just an idea. Another is to apply get paid to watch horror movies. Finance Buzz has set up a side business – which in turn […]
SPRINGDALE, Utah (ABC4) – Zion National Park hosts an annual art exhibit to raise funds for park and education programs. The exhibit, “Zion: A Legacy of Art,” is led by The Zion Forever Project, the official non-profit organization of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Pipe Spring National Monument. The exhibition runs from […]
The sound of insects fills the otherwise calm scene at Turkey Creek Preserve. Wide grassy trails make up the majority of the reserve, but others are roped off – their trails are slippery with mud and filled with debris. Cliff Gionet, a 73-year-old Gainesville resident, completed his hike through Turkey Creek despite the heat and […]
Umer Jamshaid 1 hour ago Mon 20 September 2021 | 19:46 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Faisal Amin Khan Gandapur and staff from the Peshawar Archeology Department visited the national park and archaeological sites of Shiekh Badin Historic Tourist Site on Monday here DIKHAN, September 20 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – September 20, 2021): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Through Seattle Times reporter Video footage shows Coast Guard aircrew hoisting a missing hiker in Olympic National Park Sunday after a search team located him in a ravine near Mount Olson. A helicopter crew from Astoria, Oregon, hoisted the hiker, identified as Jerren Fisher, 26, and transported him to the Olympia Regional Airport. The crew […]
Staff reports | As the scorching summer temperatures cool down and fall sets in, it’s time for many of the area’s favorite farmer’s markets to prepare for them until next spring. Fortunately, there are still a few weeks left to get your fix of the Farmers’ Market – and even some markets that are open […]
A volcanic eruption on the Spanish island of La Palma forced local authorities to evacuate thousands of people, but no injuries were reported, according to the New York Times. The island, one of the Spanish Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, has around 85,000 inhabitants. It was the island’s first volcanic eruption in 50 […]
A body found in a Wyoming national park where authorities were looking for a missing 22-year-old New York woman is believed to be that of Gabby Petito, from Long Island, federal authorities said. “Earlier today, human remains were found as described by Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Petito,” FBI surveillance agent Charles Jones said at an early evening […]