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☆ 5 Presidential Libraries That Offer Culture, History and ‘Labs of Democracy’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As repositories of valuable historical documents and other records, U.S. presidential libraries have long been important destinations for scholars. The first library was established by Franklin D. Roosevelt and opened to the public in 1941. (President Hoover, liking what he saw of F.D.R.’s project, established his own retroactively, in 1962.) Fifteen libraries are managed by the Office of Presidential Libraries, a part of the National Archives and Records Administration — the Presidential Libraries Act, passed in 1955, established the system of privately built and federally maintained institutions — and 13 are currently open to visitors. “They give us the opportunity to learn about American democracy, and how the government functions.”With Presidents’ Day fast approaching, consider planning a visit to a presidential library.

Persons: —, Franklin D, Roosevelt, Hoover, James, Abraham Lincoln, Reagan, ”, Colleen Shogan Organizations: Presidential, National Archives, Records Administration, James Garfield, Historic, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, “, ’ Locations: Mentor , Ohio, Springfield , Ill, United States

☆ Searching for Last-Minute Labor Day Plans? Try These Travel Tools.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

HotelTonight is a great resource for discount hotel rooms, with the home page search defaulting to “Tonight,” though you can book 100 days out. Unlocking the Daily Drop feature, available once a day for only 15 minutes, offers further discounts — but nonrefundable rates — on a specific hotel. Hotels.com shows deals directly on its home page, showing a range of destinations but limited to the upcoming weekend. Hipcamp has a dedicated Labor Day weekend section, or try your luck on ReserveAmerica and Recreation.gov, the booking site for the National Park Service and other federal lands. In general, Labor Day weekend centers on domestic travel, or three-day-friendly destinations, said Katy Nastro, a travel expert with Going.

Persons: HotelTonight, It’s, Hipcamp, Katy Nastro Organizations: Labor, National Park Service, Dyrt’s

☆ You Can Take Your Dog to a National Park, but You’ll Both Need to Be Very, Very Good
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Yes, dogs are allowed in most national parksFirst things first: Dogs are, by and large, allowed in national parks. In all parks, dogs must be on leashes no longer than six feet, and picking up and disposing of pet excrement is a must. In Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks, dogs are largely restricted to developed car campgrounds and paved roads, while others, like White Sands, in New Mexico, have more areas open to dogs, though they must be leashed. They make a point to speak to park rangers on arrival to get the most up-to-date information and suggestions on which areas to visit. “In Joshua Tree, the rangers directed me to a four-wheel-drive road that no one goes on,” Ms. LaFleur said.

Persons: Danielle LaFleur, Brodin Ramsey, Chia, “, Joshua Tree, Ms, LaFleur, ” Organizations: Park Service, Yellowstone National Parks, Service Locations: Yosemite, White, New Mexico

☆ Traveling to Europe? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Heat Wave.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Southern Europe is baking, thanks to a relentless heat wave with temperatures breaking records across Italy, Spain and Greece. Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to Europe in the coming days, or are already there. How long will this heat wave last? Forecasts show the heat wave lasting for at least another week, through the end of July. However, this particular anticyclone — named Charon, for the ferryman for the dead in Greek mythology — follows closely on the heels of another high pressure system from the Sahara.

Locations: Southern Europe, Italy, Spain, Greece, Europe, North Africa, Sicily, Sardinia, Croatia, Switzerland, Canary

☆ 5 National Park Destinations That Aren’t Parks
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Many of the 63 national parks across the United States have seen an explosion of visitor numbers both during and after the pandemic, which often has led to booked campsites, clogged trails and timed entry requirements in an attempt to limit crowds. The big-name national parks however are just one category of public lands under the purview of the National Park Service. And the designation does not necessarily imply a superiority of scenery and activities — many of the lesser-known national historic sites, monuments, recreation areas and seashores also provide excellent spots to explore the varied natural beauty and attractions of the United States, but without the big ticket crowds. “Regardless of formal designation, each of the 424 sites in the National Park System offer visitors a variety of opportunities for inspiration, relaxation, recreation and education,” said Kathy Kupper, a public affairs specialist with the N.P.S. Here are five suggestions for less crowded alternatives to national parks in this busy summer season.

Persons: ”, Kathy Kupper Organizations: National Park Service Locations: United States

☆ 5 Scenic E.V. Road Trips
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-30 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

travel:California: up the coast, down through wine countryCalifornia is lousy with scenic drives, from its extensive, 840-mile coastline to routes through the magnificent Sierra Nevada. The route is also the focus of a new electric vehicle-centric initiative, with eight new E.V. New Mexico: The High Road to the Enchanted CircleA road trip between Santa Fe and Taos — two standout New Mexico destinations — is a decided win. The route has beautiful scenery, a dose of history and is easily doable in an E.V. planning tool and then hit the 56-mile High Road to Taos, which passes through villages with epic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Persons: “, ”, Cowing, Martin Ray, Mount, it’s, Worthy, that’s, Butch Cassidy Organizations: Point, Gifford, Forests, Elk Loop, Rockies, New, Sundance Locations: United States, California, Sierra Nevada, San Francisco, Point Reyes, Bodega Bay, Jenner, Mendocino ., Philo, Boonville, Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Washington, Chahalis, Naches, Okanogan, Wenatchee, Mount Rainier, Colorado, Elk, Elk Loop Colorado, Carbondale, Crested, Gunnison, New Mexico, Santa Fe, Taos, —, Cristo, El, Red, Taos Ski Valley

☆ Meet the First Woman to Sail the ‘Voyage for Madmen’
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Lauren Sloss | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

But ironically, those moments weren’t because of heavy weather, they were because of a total lack of wind. It’s often said by sailors that the most difficult moments are the calms, because when you are experiencing heavy weather, you’ve got something to keep you busy. I assume that was more challenging during the calm periods, but in general, it’s a long time to be alone. Eight months is a very long time to be in one place — you’re moving, but the place you’re in is the same. It felt like trying to summit a mountain: This is the summit and from here on it’s the descent.

Persons: It’s, you’ve, it’s, I’d, you’d, I’ve, ”

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