Yosemite
After our time at Jelly Belly Land we drove to Yosemite National Park. The drive took four hours and I vomited just the once. Dad said the car smelt like jelly bellies and blueberry pancakes not surprising. God Yosemite was big. We saw a bear in the trees surrounded by Asian tourists. Dad said the bear was probably stuffed. I agreed. We saw some huge rocks and waterfalls and lots of squirrels. W
The Future of the National Parks
Everyone loves national parks - but are they being loved to death? Join a star-studded roundtable to explore the fate of this embattled American institution.
Indian rhinos on the move to a better future
After centuries of having their range contracted to the point of extinction, India’s rhinos are on the move outwards again. In a difficult operation, two male rhinos were taken back to a national park in Assam’s Himalayan foothills last weekend.
The return was an emotional moment for local residents, who lost their last rhinos a decade ago during a 20 year period of civil disturbance that wrecked infrastructure in the famed Manas National Park and allowed poachers free reign.
National Parks Inc.
Like it or not, national parks are officially in the business of business. Will this focus destroy the soul of a national institution - or save it in these lean times?
The Future of the National Parks
Everyone loves national parks - but are they being loved to death? Join a star-studded roundtable to explore the fate of this embattled American institution.
National Park Service prepares for the future
The National Park Service has just announced the first round of approved projects and programs under its ambitious National Park Centennial Initiative, an effort to promote parks and public involvement.
Dresden Regional Transportation
Discount passes for trains, buses, and steamboats allow for cheap day trips from Dresden in Germany to the Saxon Switzerland National Park and to see porcelain in Meißen.
Magnificent Big Sur
Big Sur is a very famous tourist destination along the Pacific Coastal Highway1. Big Sur generally refers to the region surrounding the town of Big Sur. Itrsquos boundaries are not verywell defined however in general it is considered to be the area between the Carmel River and San Simeon town along the pacific coast. Big Sur is world famous its resorts and state parks along the coastline. Th
U.S. National Parks at Risk
Twelve U.S. national parks in the American West are at risk due to the effects of global warming–such as drought, flooding, erosion and fire–accourding to a report by two leading environmentalist groups.
Having fun in the park
We left San Francisco and went for a drive to Yosemite National Park. Along the way we stopped at the Jelly Belly Factory. We went on a tour and saw lots of jelly bellies being made. The tour was quite long and they gave out free samples and um at the end of the tour they gave out more free samples. You could put different flavours together for example two lemon jelly bellies and two cotton cand
Congress Passes Bill Barring Genetic Discrimination [News]
The House today passed a measure by a whopping 414-to-1 margin that would prohibit health insurers from canceling or denying coverage or hiking premiums based on a genetic predisposition to a specific disease. The legislation, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), also bars employers from using genetic information to hire, fire, promote or make any other employment-related decisions. [More]
Trip Doctor: National Park Weddings
Can I get married in a national park?
Best All Around Shoe?!?
I am planning my trip to south america this summer and will be running, hiking, playing soccer, driving, standing for long hours, asking for directions in the pouring rain…ect…. Right now I think the Merrel Overdrive XCR Gortex would be the best. Any opions? thanx, ice 
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Fleet Update: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
A 1200-mile outing to Zion National Park has editor-in-chief MacKenzie gushing: “We arrived home at the end of a 600-mile day feeling fresh, a testament to good seats and impressively low NHV levels. Find out more about the Mercedes-Benz GL450 from the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
Forest Fire Scorches 3,000 Acres in Ulster Park
A fast-moving forest fire has scorched 3,000 acres of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., an official said on Sunday.
Congress Passes Bill Barring Genetic Discrimination [News]
The House today passed a measure by a whopping 414-to-1 margin that would prohibit health insurers from canceling or denying coverage or hiking premiums based on a genetic predisposition to a specific disease. The legislation, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), also bars employers from using genetic information to hire, fire, promote or make any other employment-related decisions. [More]
Patita con Mani - Peru, South America
Lyle Gentry shares a travel anecdote about eating, communicating and hiking in Peru.
Fleet Update: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
A 1200-mile outing to Zion National Park has editor-in-chief MacKenzie gushing: “We arrived home at the end of a 600-mile day feeling fresh, a testament to good seats and impressively low NHV levels. Find out more about the Mercedes-Benz GL450 from the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii
Year after year, the Big Island consistently affords the rare opportunity to watch lava in action. And best of all, you get to check out the show without having to run for your life.
U.S. National Parks at Risk
Twelve U.S. national parks in the American West are at risk due to the effects of global warming–such as drought, flooding, erosion and fire–accourding to a report by two leading environmentalist groups.
