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US national parks set to close in event of government shutdown

The interior department’s contingency plan emphasizes the need to protect park resources and ensure visitor health and safety

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2023

From First Nations to Festivals: Immerse yourself in Canada’s vibrant cultural kaleidoscope

Lose yourself in the cultural landscape of Canada with our guide to some of the country’s best historical attractions, indigenous sites and festivals

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Utah and Arizona will pay to keep national parks open if shutdown occurs

Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a federal government shutdown cuts off funding nationwide

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Thrill-seekers left dangling upside down for 30 minutes on amusement park ride

One of the riders reportedly vomitted while hanging upside down

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Fat Bear Week 2023: Here’s how to vote for your favourite chunky bear

Fat Bear Week begins on 4 October and ends on 10 October, when the fattest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve will be crowned

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Ride passengers rescued after dangling upside down, 75 feet up, for half an hour

The oscillating Lumberjack ride at Canada's Wonderland theme park stopped suddenly, in mid-air, on Sunday. Videos posted to social media captured the sounds of passengers crying for help.

WEKU · Sep 25, 2023

Vermont town shuts down scenic road to keep out ‘poorly behaved’ influencers and tourists

‘It was too much,’ said one local farmer Mike Doten

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Danes make bikes work; so can we.

In Europe, bikes are an important part of urban transportation because of “infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure.” And attitude.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023

Attack of the influencers: Vermont town shuts road to prevent Instagram hoards in leaf-peeping season

‘It was too much,’ said one local farmer Mike Doten

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Chicago outdoors: Bike etiquette to a red-tailed hawk doing God’s work on a squirrel

Strong thoughts on bike etiquette, a photo of a red-tailed hawk doing God’s work on a squirrel and an Illinois high school angler topping a skills event are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2023