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CBC
3 hours ago
- CBC
Expect a new landscape at Jasper campgrounds one year after wildfire
Camping in Jasper National Park may be a surreal experience for returning visitors and a shocking one for first-time tourists, nearly one year after wildfire ripped through the landscape. Natasha Riebe brings us a closer look at one of Jasper's biggest and most popular campgrounds.
The Independent
10 hours ago
- The Independent
Wild fox goes on robbing spree
Grand Teton National Park has issued "WANTED" posters warning visitors about a fox, or multiple foxes, that have stolen at least 32 shoes from campers recently. Park rangers are advising visitors to secure their footwear in bear boxes, vehicles, or tents to prevent further thefts by the animal. Despite the park's warnings, some visitors are intentionally leaving their shoes out in hopes of encountering the elusive shoe-stealing fox. Park officials are concerned that the fox's increasing habituation to humans could lead to negative outcomes for the animal, including potential relocation or euthanasia. Visitors are urged to report any shoe thefts to rangers and maintain a safe distance from all wildlife, including foxes, to ensure both human and animal safety.
Washington Post
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Washington Post
What you need to know about Theodore Roosevelt Bridge repairs
For the next 3½ years, the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge will be undergoing a major $128 million rehabilitation that will involve lane closures that increase over time. The work threatens to snarl commuter traffic and create confusion among visitors on a major access point to the city from Virginia. Here's what you need to know.
The Independent
18 hours ago
- The Independent
Nearly century-old lodge destroyed for a second time
The Grand Canyon Lodge, a nearly century-old historic structure on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, was destroyed by a wind-whipped wildfire. The lightning-caused wildfire, which started on July 4, rapidly consumed the lodge and dozens of other structures after winds shifted. Designed in 1927, the lodge was the only accommodation on the North Rim and was cherished for its magnificent views and tranquil atmosphere. The destruction has devastated many visitors and historians who considered the lodge an intrinsic part of the park's history and appeal. This is not the first time the lodge has been destroyed; it burned down in 1932 and was rebuilt in 1938, leading to optimism that it will be regenerated again.
Wall Street Journal
18 hours ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
New York City's Hotel Market Is the Envy of the Country
Hotel owners across the U.S. are reeling from a decline in foreign visitors and domestic tourists scaling back their plans. Then there is New York City. Many of the city's major attractions are outdoing their performance of last year, when New York hosted a near-record 64 million visitors. This year, attendance at Broadway shows is at its highest level since at least 2019, and visits to museums like the Guggenheim on Fifth Avenue are also higher. More than seven million people passed through Times Square in June, up 6% from that month last year.
