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Video: Peace and Preservation in Glacier National Park
The story of Glacier National Park begins in a desire for preservation and ends in a display of peace. From the evidence that scientists have been able to gather so far, it’s believed that
Read More »The Impact of COVID-19 on the Natural Environment—and the People Who Depend on It
Even if you don’t know much about the science regarding COVID-19, you probably can’t escape the fact that the disease has caused major changes in your everyday life and livelihood. You’re not alone: all
Read More »Paying for Protecting Wildernesses and Biodiversity
True wilderness areas—where human impacts are minimal or entirely absent—are dwindling. That probably comes as no surprise to you. But you may not know the specific facts: that less than 20 percent of the
Read More »Memorable Travels, Where Part of You Remains
On a windy, cold, late October afternoon, I walked the streets of the little, sub-Arctic town of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, alone. I had just arrived there by plane, and I had a bit of
Read More »10 Tips for Keeping Wanderlust Alive During the Pandemic
I traveled to Bryce Canyon National Park for the first time in 2007. Because I have a fear of “edges,” this park was challenging for me. But when I ventured off the beaten path
Read More »Wildlife Photo of the Week: Wild Moose Chase
Every Friday, we choose our favorite photo of the week from our Wildlife Photo of the Day website. This week we chose a moose in Northern Alberta, Canada! Photographer Tanner Jackson captured this moose
Read More »“Home for the Holidays” and Other Travel Conundrums
This week, we’ll celebrate Thanksgiving, kicking off what we call the “holiday season”: typically defined as the triumvirate of Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve. It’s also a huge traveling time. But unlike most
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