Over 400 rhinos poached in South Africa this year

2011-12-06T09:00:31Z

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The number of rhinos poached in South Africa has risen sharply this year with more than 400 killed, the South African National Parks said on Tuesday.

The parks body said 405 rhinos had been killed for their horns so far in 2011 -- 229 in the giant

Cash-strapped French wine town forced to sell off monuments

2011-11-13T16:30:22Z

Residents of Saint Emilion, a hugely popular UNESCO World Heritage site in southwest France, were shocked when their mayor sold a medieval monument to pay off debts.

And while the council has defended the controversial sale as a means of raising much-needed cash for the upkeep of historic sites, it has undertaken to rethink the strategy a...

London 2012 Olympic torch route unveiled

2011-11-07T11:01:14Z

The Olympic torch will visit famous sights such as Stonehenge on its journey around Britain before the London 2012 Games, organisers said on Monday.

The flame will also scale mountains, telescopes, take a ride on the train and a dash through a shopping centre on its 70-day tour.

The flame is goi...

Olympic torch to visit Stonehenge on 2012 tour

2011-11-07T10:02:43Z

The Olympic torch will visit famous sights such as Stonehenge on its journey around Britain before the London 2012 Games, organisers said Monday.

The flame will also scale mountains, telescopes, take a ride on the train and a dash through a shopping centre on its 70-day tour.

The flame is going ...

Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th birthday

2011-11-07T09:32:56Z

The Statue of Liberty, iconic symbol of freedom, New York City and US immigration, celebrated its 125th birthday Friday, before closing for a year's repairs.

More than 1,000 people from the United States and France, the country that g...

Bear mauls hunter in Grand Teton National Park

2011-10-31T16:00:10Z

CODY, Wyo (Reuters) - A Wyoming hunter scouting for elk in Grand Teton National Park was mauled by a bear in an attack that was believed to be a surprise encounter with a single grizzly, officials said on Monday.

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Bear injures hunter in Grand Teton National Park

2011-10-31T05:30:17Z

CODY, Wyo (Reuters) - A Wyoming hunter was injured on Sunday in an attack by a bear in Grand Teton National Park, officials said.

National Park Service officials said the 32-year-old Jackson man was huntin...

Nebraska "Carhenge," car replica of Stonehenge, up for sale

2011-10-30T16:30:07Z

ALLIANCE, Neb (Reuters) - For sale: 38 vintage automobiles. Price: $300,000.

Mystical and entertainment value: Priceless.

Carhenge, America's answer to England's Stonehenge, is for sale.

The Friends of Carhenge put the full...

World's first Segway park to open in Denmark

2011-10-20T14:30:33Z

The world's first off-road Segway course opens its doors in Denmark's second city of Aarhus on Friday modelled as a miniature version of Yellowstone National Park, the Segworld Park owner told AFP.

Visitors can steer their two-wheel Sable Island, renowned for shipwrecks and wild horses off the coast of Nova Scotia, was named a Canadian national park by the government on Monday.

Environment Minister Peter Kent, responsible for a department overseeing Canada's national parks, said an agreement was signed with the provincial government ...

After devastating fire, Texans vow to rebuild park and community

2011-10-13T21:30:23Z

BASTROP, Texas (Reuters) - Bastrop calls itself the Heart of the Lost Pines, but now the Texas state park is the place where the pines were lost.

More than a month after the most destructive wildfire in Texas history burned 34,000 acres, destroyed 1,600 homes and killed two people, Bastrop St...

Skyscraper threatens Seville's world heritage status

2011-10-12T05:30:37Z

Seville is famed for its imposing cathedral and whitewashed streets but the Spanish city may lose its UN World Heritage status because of a new 41-storey skyscraper.

The 178-metre (584-foot) high, oval-shaped building, still under construction, will house the offices of savings bank Cajasol when completed in 2012.

It was designed by Argentine-American architect ...

Washington protesters given permit to continue

2011-10-10T20:30:33Z

Protesters in Washington condemning corporate greed and corrupt politics leaped at the chance to extend their occupation of a square near the White House by another four months.

The Stop the Machine occupation of Freedom Plaza is one of two ongoing protests in the capital, alongside the like-minded but more youthful Occupy DC sit-in, now in its 10th day.

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Permit expires, but protesters stay put in Washington

2011-10-10T18:30:44Z

A four-day protest in Washington to reclaim American politics for the people went into overtime on Monday, its participants vowing to stay put despite the expiry of their permit.

The Stop the Machine occupation of Freedom Plaza is one of two ongoing protests in the capital, alongside the like-minded but more youthful Occupy DC sit-in, now in its 10th day.

"The Reuters) - The National Park Service and engineers have completed an assessment of earthquake damage to the now-closed Washington Monument, the agency said.

The service and an engineering team that rappelled the 555-foot-high...

U.S. seeks to lift Wyoming wolf protections

2011-10-05T07:30:30Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - The U.S. government has proposed lifting federal protection from wolves in the state of Wyoming which would allows unregulated killing of the animals in most of the state.

The proposal under a state wildlife management pla...

Yellowstone euthanizes grizzly linked to two fatal maulings

2011-10-03T14:00:29Z

CODY, Wyo (Reuters) - A mother grizzly previously allowed to roam free after killing a hiker in Yellowstone National Park in July has been euthanized after park officials linked the bear to a second fatal mauling in August.

DNA and footprint analysis sh...

Rappelling team resumes check of Washington Monument

2011-10-03T09:00:18Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Engineers resumed rappelling down the earthquake-damaged Washington Monument on Monday after high winds forced a weekend delay in their checks of the 555-foot-high obelisk.

"They are out there now, doing just what they have been," said CHICAGO (Reuters) - A gusty cold front sweeping into the Midwest from Canada triggered gale, rip current and shoreline flood warnings along Lake Michigan on Friday and whipped up waves as high...

Elton John brings "million dollar piano" to Vegas

2011-09-29T10:30:17Z

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Singer Elton John opened his new Las Vegas act at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, tickling the ivories on his new "million dollar piano" nicknamed Blossom that lit up to reflect the ...

Climate change threatens Yellowstone region: report

2011-09-28T12:01:01Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A warming climate is imperiling the iconic wildlife and landscapes in the Yellowstone National Park region, two environmental groups said in a study.

The report by Rocky Mountain Climate Organization and Greater ...

Quake-cracked Washington Monument stays closed

2011-09-26T19:30:35Z

The Washington Monument will remain closed to the public until further notice, pending a full assessment of the damage it suffered in the East Coast earthquake, the National Park Service said Monday.

The 170-meter (555-foot) obelisk that soars over the US capital was deemed "structurally sound" after the August 23 earthquake, s...

Henderson has big park plans

2011-09-16T02:32:24Z

City will spend $23 million to build one, upgrade another

The Henderson parks system is getting more trails, improved connectivity and some new amenities — such as a campsite and a BMX bike park — as part of two multimillion-dollar projects.

Contracts for work near the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center and the

Squirrel hunter survived on diet of worms and muddy water

2011-09-08T17:00:12Z

NASHVILLE (Reuters) - A Tennessee lawman who got lost while squirrel hunting survived his five-day ordeal on worms and muddy water as colleagues combed the dense woods of a 13,000-acre state park looking for him.

"I would like to start by thanking the good Lord above, without him I would not have made it out alive,"

Mount McKinley climbers to face steeper park fee

2011-09-07T18:00:27Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Climbing Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, will be costlier next year under a rule issued on Wednesday by the Labor Day weekend? If not, a tank of gas or a day's drive can take you to some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth. The Southwest is home to dozens of national parks, monuments and preserves, many of which are less than a few hours from Las Vegas. As 300,000 visitors flood the Las Vegas Valley, you may want to spend your holiday at a slower pace and take in...

Ken Salazar Reaches Out To Gay Teens In It Gets Better Video

2011-09-03T07:00:09Z

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins agency employees in creating an It Gets Better video

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has joined agency employees in creating an It Gets Better video.

The It Gets Better Project was founded by gay activist Dan Savage. The group's website hosts thousands of videos from everyday folks to elected official...

Hurricane Irene reveals more cracks in Washington Monument

2011-08-31T15:30:16Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Monument has had a rough week.

When Hurricane Irene dumped rain on the East Coast over the weekend it left water in the Washington Monument, evidence of more cracks sustained during last Tuesday's earthquake, th...

Evacuations lifted, road reopened near Yosemite fire

2011-08-30T12:30:17Z

OAKLAND, Calif (Reuters) - A main road into Yosemite National Park reopened on Tuesday, and evacuation orders for nearby campgrounds and homes were lifted as fire crews gained ground against a blaze near the park....

Druid King Arthur loses Stonehenge legal battle

2011-08-24T05:30:28Z

A druid named King Arthur has failed in his legal bid to have ancient human remains returned to a burial site at the historic monument of Stonehenge.

The self-styled druid, who appeared in white robes as he represented himself at the High Court in London on Tuesday, wanted judges to review a government decision to allow experts to keep the remains for testing.

The remains of more than 40 bodies, thought to be at...

British druid King Arthur loses Stonehenge legal battle

2011-08-23T12:30:36Z

A British druid named King Arthur on Tuesday failed in his legal bid to have ancient human remains returned to a burial site at the historic English monument of Stonehenge.

The self-styled druid, who appeared in white robes as he represented himself at the High Court in London, wanted judges to review a government decision to allow experts to keep the remains for testing.

The remains of more than 40 bodies, thou...

Escaped Latvian bear lured home with love

2011-08-19T16:30:24Z

A brown bear named Made who escaped from her enclosure in a Latvian nature park earlier this week was persuaded to return home Friday with "love and treats", a local official told reporters.

Police and park rangers using tracking dogs spotted the she-bear just one kilometre (0.62 miles) from home Thursday night in a nearby forest popular with mushroom and berry pickers.

But attempts made Friday morning to tranquilise her were unsuccessful.

"Since the previous tactic of ...

Teen dies after fall on Yosemite hiking trail

2011-08-12T13:00:18Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A teenager has died at a hospital four days after suffering head injuries in a fall at Yosemite National Park, in a deadly year for visitors to the California nature reserve, authorities said on Thursday.

Kao...

Statue of Liberty interior to close for yearlong renovation

2011-08-11T12:30:31Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Statue of Liberty will undergo a yearlong safety make-over, temporarily closing its interior to visitors at the end of October on the 125th anniversary of its dedication.

Tourists will still be able to visit Lady Liberty's home on Liberty Is...

Statue of Liberty to close during repairs

2011-08-11T10:30:30Z

Repairs to the Statue of Liberty will require closing the iconic symbol of freedom and democracy to tourists for a year, although the island on which it stands will remain accessible, officials said.

The statue, whose torch and stern face are emblematic of the United States, will undergo a $27.25 million renovation beginning in October,

Bomb alarm at Colosseum in Rome: report

2011-08-07T09:30:38Z

ROME (Reuters) - Italian police and firemen have arrived at the Colosseum in Rome, after an anonymous telephone call triggered a bomb alert at the amphitheatre, the Ansa news agency reported.

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park rangers on Friday found the body of a California man who plunged over a 317-foot waterfall nearly three weeks ago -- but his two friends who fell with him rem...

German tourist dead in Grand Canyon lightning strike

2011-08-05T13:00:16Z

PHOENIX (Reuters) - A German tourist has died and five others were injured in a lightning strike at the Grand Canyon National Park, officials said on Friday.

The 64-year-old woman collapsed after the lightning hit the ground "very near her party" on Thursday and efforts to revive her were unsuccessful, park o...

Ready, set, enroll for fall

2011-08-04T02:31:22Z

Henderson residents looking to sign up for a yoga class or enroll their children in a youth sports league should mark Aug.Ê15 on their calendars.

That's the first day of registration for the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department's fall programs.

This is the first year the city is opening all enrollment on a single day. Previously, staggered enrollment dates had given a priority to those who registered online.

This year's single start d...

More wildfires will transform US national park: study

2011-07-25T17:30:26Z

Climate change is likely to cause more frequent wildfires and may transform the forests and ecosystem of the iconic Yellowstone national park in the coming decades, a US study said Monday.

Dense forests dominated by narrow lodgepole pines trees are currently a dominant feature of the picturesque tourist destination which straddles Idaho, Montana and

One drowns, other critical in training drill at shallow NY pool

2011-07-13T14:30:46Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lifeguard and another man, both in their 20s, possibly doing an underwater breathing drill, went into cardiac arrest and were found unconscious in a shallow public pool on Staten Island on Wednesday, authorities said.

They were pulled from Lyons Pool, which is just 3 feet 6 inches deep, and lifeguar...

Outrage at drilling permit for Australia reef

2011-07-08T03:30:13Z

Australian green activists expressed outrage at a government decision to allow energy giant Shell to drill for gas at a pristine reef that was listed as a World Heritage site just two weeks ago.

Ningaloo Reef is considered a natural wonder, sprawling some 260 kilometres (155 miles) along Australia's west coast and teeming with hundreds of tropical fish and coral ...

Grizzly roams free after fatal Yellowstone mauling

2011-07-07T21:30:13Z

CODY, Wyoming (Reuters) - The female grizzly bear that attacked and killed a hiker when apparently startled with two cubs will be allowed to continue roaming free in Yellowstone National Park after officials determined the animal had acted to protect its youn...

Grizzly allowed to roam Yellowstone after killing man

2011-07-07T14:00:15Z

CODY, Wyo (Reuters) - A female grizzly that attacked and killed a man who inadvertently surprised the bear and its cubs while hiking in Yellowstone National Park is being allowed to roam free for now, park officials said on Thursday.

The initial investi...

Mother grizzly roams free in Yellowstone after fatal attack

2011-07-07T12:00:37Z

CODY, Wyo (Reuters) - A female grizzly bear that attacked and killed a hiker who inadvertently surprised the animal with its cubs in Yellowstone National Park is being allowed to roam free for the time being.

Yellowstone rangers believe they know which ...

Grizzly bear kills Yellowstone hiker

2011-07-06T21:00:13Z

CODY, Wyoming (Reuters) - A female grizzly bear attacked and killed a man who encountered the bruin and her cubs while he was hiking with his wife on Wednesday in Yellowstone National Park, park officials said.

The fatal mauling occurred about a mile an...

Historic Hadrian's villa 'at risk of collapse'

2011-07-06T13:30:17Z

Lack of money mean parts of Roman emperor Hadrian's villa have had to be closed off to tourists because they are in danger of collapse, an Italian paper reported Wednesday.

The historic site at Tivoli, 24 kilometres (15 miles) from Rome, received only 370,000 euros (530,000 dollars) to maintain the villa and its grounds, Il Corriere della Sera reported.

But those respo...

State parks sustain vandalism after Minnesota shutdown

2011-07-06T11:30:20Z

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota state parks closed at night since the government shutdown last week have reported numerous incidents of break-ins, vandalism burglary and graffiti, a state enforcement officer said on Wednesday.

The most extensive damage was reported at Afton State Park, w...

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2011-07-06T02:31:00Z

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ExxonMobil expands Yellowstone pipeline cleanup

2011-07-04T02:30:07Z

ExxonMobil said it was expanding its cleanup efforts following a pipeline spill of crude oil into the Yellowstone River in Montana and that the total amount released was between 750 and 1,000 barrels.

"We are bringing in experts from across the country to clean up the oil," ExxonMobil Pipeline C...

Missing Austrian climber found dead on Mt McKinley

2011-07-01T13:30:25Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - An Austrian climber missing for days on Mount McKinley has been found dead, apparently killed in a 4,000-foot fall, the National Park Service said ...

Disabled Japanese man begins robo-suit adventure

2011-07-01T11:30:35Z

A disabled Japanese man on Friday embarked on an ambitious trip that will take him to a mediaeval French World Heritage site with the help of a cutting-edge robotic suit.

Seiji Uchida, 49, who lost the ability to walk in a car accident 28 years ago, said his trip to the picturesque abbey of Mont Saint Michel, set on a rocky islet in Normandy, will be only the beginning of his dream.

"R...

Tanzania's road through Serengeti to be unpaved

2011-07-01T04:00:12Z

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania will build an unpaved road through the Serengeti National Park and game rangers will control traffic to avoid disturbing the annual migration of wildebeest.

World Bank to fund environment projects in Madagascar

2011-06-22T15:30:40Z

The World Bank said Wednesday it was loaning an extra 52 million dollars (36 million euros) to Madagascar over three years to fund environmental projects despite the unsettled political situation on the Indian Ocean island.

"The financing will help boost conservation efforts in 30 national parks and three...

Shania Twain: From heartbreak to happiness

2011-06-21T02:30:21Z

Country star finds her voice again after emerging from divorce

Shania Twain, the best-selling female country music artist of all time, has committed to a 120-show run starting late next year at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. What her fans likely don't know is that when the singer came to Whether you fly or drive, it's going to cost more to get there. But you can save on lodging, food and entertainment.

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Washington state man feared dead on Mount Rainier

2011-06-16T16:00:11Z

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A climber attempting to reach the 14,410-foot peak of Washington state's Mount Rainier was overcome by hypothermia and probably slid 2,000 feet to his death, national park officials said on Thursday.

NEW PART OF NEWTON MANOR IS FOR THE BIRDS

2011-06-14T02:31:00Z

You consider the vast menagerie that is the 42-acre Casa de Shenandoah estate, replete with peacocks, African penguins, sloths, wallabies, 52 Arabian horses and even a marmoset, and you think, "You know what this place could really use? A couple hundred lovebirds!"And so, it is done.

Wayne Newton's famous property is being used as a permanent habitat for about 200 lovebirds offered to the estate by the producers o...

Peru bid for world's tallest Christ angers locals

2011-06-13T20:30:26Z

Peruvian President Alan Garcia's plans to build the world's tallest Christ statue here has angered local residents who fear the soaring monument will mar the city's skyline.

Garcia, who told reporters he has personally donated $37,000 to finance the project, said the 37-meter (120-foot) statue is a "personal dream."

"This figure can bless Peru and protect Lima," he said ...

Climber dies after reaching summit of Mt. McKinley

2011-06-12T08:32:14Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A climber died in his tent shortly after reaching the summit of Mount McKinley, North America's highest peak, the America's environmental movement slammed Republicans for their "assault" on the country's public lands and water.

Bruce Babbitt, who served as interior secretary from 1993 to 2001 under then president Bill ...

Three climbers rescued from top of Mount McKinley

2011-06-07T19:30:18Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Three climbers in distress have been plucked from near the peak of Mount McKinley in separate helicopter rescues, the National Park Service said on...

Wildlife activists protest Yellowstone bison experiments

2011-06-03T06:00:08Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Wildlife advocates are protesting a government plan to kill an undetermined number of bison from Yellowstone National Park after scientists conduct a birth-control experiment on the animals with an EPA-registered pesticide.

Governm...

Palin's 'will she, won't she?' tour hits New York

2011-06-01T14:30:36Z

Sarah Palin's flirtation with the US presidency hit the Big Apple on Wednesday when the firebrand conservative visited the Statue of Liberty and hung out with Donald Trump.

Palin refuses to anno...

Palin fuels 2012 talk with bus tour announcement

2011-05-26T19:30:18Z

Sarah Palin announced Thursday a "One Nation" bus tour of the United States, fueling speculation that she will make a run for the US presidency in 2012 elections.

The trip, starting in Washington DC Sunday and going up through New England<...

Two climbers die, two injured in Mt McKinley fall

2011-05-26T16:30:10Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Two climbers were killed and two others critically injured when the roped group fell at a pass high on Mount McKinley, the National Park Service said on Thursda...

Two climbers killed in avalanche on Alaska mountain

2011-05-25T14:30:18Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Two climbers have been killed in an avalanche on Mount Frances in Alaska's Denali National Park, making them the first to perish on that craggy peak near

Environmental groups question Obama's forest plan

2011-05-16T14:00:21Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Obama administration plan to protect wildlife and water in U.S. national forests drew fire on Monday from environmental advocates who contend the new rule needs stronger scientific standards.

As it stands now, the proposed Forest Planning Rule gives too much discretion to individual ma...

California to close up to 70 parks to save money

2011-05-13T14:30:13Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California will close up to 70 of its 278 parks to help narrow its budget gap, officials said on Friday just a few days before Governor Jerry Brown unveils a revised plan to close a roughly $15 bil...

Injured man rescued near summit of Alaska's Mount McKinley

2011-05-13T14:00:08Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A climber with a broken leg was rescued from a snowy spot 800 feet below the summit of Mount McKinley, while one of his expedition partners was found dead farther down the mountain, the Idaho (Reuters) - A Montana state judge has blocked a plan to let Yellowstone National Park buffalo roam into parts of Montana, citing risks to public safety and private property.

State Grand Canyon, organizers claimed Tuesday, days after he canceled a bid saying he had not trained enough.

Yves Rossy, dubbed "JetMan," completed the eight-minute flight at the weekend, his support team said in a press release four days after Friday's faile...

Montana tribes ready for historic return of buffalo

2011-05-08T11:00:11Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - For the first time in nearly 140 years, the Indian tribes of northeastern Montana are preparing for the return of wild buffalo that are descended from herds that once thundered across the vast American West.

The Sioux and Assiniboine tribes of the

Swiss 'JetMan' cancels Grand Canyon flight

2011-05-06T17:30:23Z

A Swiss adventurer dubbed "JetMan" canceled an attempt Friday to make an acrobatic flight over the Grand Canyon, saying he had not been able to train enough for the exploit.

Yves Rossy also said his energy had been sapped by wrangling to obtain authorization for his winged jetpack from US federal aviation authorities, who ...

Swiss 'JetMan' to fly over Grand Canyon

2011-05-05T19:30:32Z

A Swiss adventurer dubbed "JetMan" will try to fly over the Grand Canyon on Friday in a US first, three years after he flew into the record books by crossing the Channel between Britain and France.

Reuters) - A man has survived with injuries after apparently driving his car over the south rim of the Grand Canyon by accident, authorities said.

The unidentified driver, aged 21, was treated for nonlife

threatening injuries in a Flagstaff hospital on Monday, the Grand Canyon National Park sai...

Missing alligator returns home to nature center

2011-04-26T08:30:19Z

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - Old alligators don't travel far.

At least that was true in the case of a nine-foot, 20-year-old alligator that escaped earlier this month at the Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center in LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - Old alligators don't travel far.

At least that was true in the case of a nine-foot, 20-year-old alligator that escaped earlier this month at the Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center in Rod Stewart at the Colosseum at lasvegassun.com/rodstewart.

Now that the dates for Celine Dion's new five-year run of shows have been set, many of the openings have been filled by Elton John's new three-year contract, which was confirm...

Montana probes killing of Yellowstone buffalo

2011-04-21T19:30:16Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Montana authorities are examining the remains of a bison from Yellowstone National Park found dead from suspicious circumstances on Thursday after at least two other buffalo were illegally sh...

Elton JOHN to play Ômillion dollar piano' at Caesars

2011-04-20T02:30:54Z

It wasn't a surprise to our Twitter followers when the official announcement was made Monday that Elton John is returning for a three-year run at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. His new "The Million Dollar Piano" starts Sept. 28, with the first 16 performances...

1872 mining law threatens Grand Canyon

2011-04-18T12:30:32Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. law from the pick-and-shovel days of the Western frontier now threatens natural treasures including Grand Canyon National Park as mining claims on public lands proliferate, an environmental group said on Friday.

The 1872 Mining Law, signed by

Bill Clinton home made a national historic site

2011-04-18T10:31:25Z

HOPE, Arkansas (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton returned to his childhood home on Saturday to celebrate its dedication as a national historical site.

Clinton was born in Hope's Julia Chester Hospital in 1946 and lived the first four years of his life in the two-story wo...

S.Africa boosts Kruger Park anti-poaching patrols

2011-04-13T10:30:42Z

South African soldiers are patrolling the world famous Kruger National Park on the borders with Mozambique to stamp out rhino poaching, the defence minister said Wednesday.

"As of April 1 this year, we are deployed around the border area that would cover the Kruger Park and we are in a position now to ass...

Take Advantage of Free Admission to National Parks

2011-04-13T10:30:35Z

The entrance fee to America's great landmarks and natural wonders will be waived for an entire week.

If you noticed that the daily Kip Tips column wasn't quite daily this past week, that's because I was on vacation. Actually, it was a staycation.

My kids were off for spring break, so I hung out ...

Deal struck to let Yellowstone buffalo roam in Montana

2011-04-12T21:30:04Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - For the first time in a century, buffalo from the nation's last purebred herd will be able to roam from Yellowstone National Park into parts of Montana without facing capture and likely slaug...

US shutdown imperils Statue of Liberty, other sites

2011-04-07T20:30:28Z

The Statue of Liberty is likely to turn away huddled masses yearning for access, suffering the same fate as the Grand Canyon and other US national parks if a US budget impasse is not resolved by Friday, officials said.

The shutdown would affect site operated by the

Dozens of musk oxen found dead near Bering Strait

2011-03-22T17:00:13Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Thirty-two musk oxen were found dead in the ice along the Bering Strait, apparently killed when they drowned in water that surged ashore during a winter storm, the Nepal said Friday it will count how many one-horned rhinos the Himalayan country still has left after the rare animals were exposed to poachers during the country's deadly civil war.

Wildlife experts riding elephants will comb the jungles of rhino sanctuaries in Bardiya National Park, Chitwan National Park and Shuklaphata National Park in the country's southern plains in the month-long survey.

"We have identified fixed habitats inside...

Frommer's/ Montana: Bighorn Canyon Nation Recreation Area

2011-02-24T16:00:12Z

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Frommer's/ Montana: The Best National Park Lodges in the U.S.

2011-02-24T16:00:10Z

Frommer's/ Montana: The Best National Park Lodges in the U.S.

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Frommer's/ Montana: Best U.S. National Parks for Kids

2011-02-24T16:00:09Z

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Judge clears way for Yellowstone bison slaughter

2011-02-14T18:00:13Z

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday denied a request from environmentalists to halt the execution of buffalo at Yellowstone National Park, a ruling that clears the way for hundreds of buffalo to be shipped to slaughter.

More than 500 buffalo...

Climate change hits Alaska's national parks

2011-02-14T07:30:12Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Thawing permafrost triggers mudslides on a road traveled by busloads of sightseers. Tall bushes on the tundra block panoramic views and the rapid melting of glaciers poses new flood risks.

These are just a few of the ways a rapidly warming climate is reshaping Denali, K...

Climate change keenly felt in Alaska's national parks

2011-02-12T10:00:06Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Thawing permafrost is triggering mudslides onto a key road traveled by busloads of sightseers. Tall bushes newly sprouted on the tundra are blocking panoramic views. And glaciers are receding from convenient viewing areas, while their rapid summer melt poses new flood risks.<...

Serengeti highway won't hurt park, president says

2011-02-10T14:30:44Z

The highway that Tanzania wants to build around the northern edge of the Serengeti will not hurt the iconic national park, President Jakaya Kikwete said in a statement.

"The Serengeti is a jewel of our nation as well as for the international community. ... We will do nothing to hurt the Serengeti and we would like the international community to know this," a statement receive...

Community volunteers take on Nepal's rhino poachers

2011-02-10T05:30:27Z

Warden Narendra Man Pradhan has an entire battalion of soldiers helping him combat rhino poaching in Nepal's biggest national park.

But he says his most effective weapon is a network of local volunteers who campaign against the illegal killing of the endangered animals and provide valuable information about the poachers.

Thousands of one-horned rhinos once roamed ...

Travel Trip Exploring Carlsbad

2011-01-04T08:33:54Z

This Dec. 18, 2010 photo shows stalactites and a lone stalagmite in the Big Room at Carlsbad Caverns National Park near Carlsbad, N.M. More than 400,000 people visit Carlsbad Caverns each year to get a glimpse of the monumental stalagmites and stalactites, delicate soda straws, translucent draperies and reflective pools that decorate the park's main attraction, the Big Room. (AP Photo/Susan Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Namibia Jolie Pitt

2011-01-03T16:31:40Z

In this photo suplied by Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary, Brad Pitt, front second from right, and Angelina Jolie, front fifth from right, with their children and owners and staff of the Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary where Pitt and Jolie spent Christmas with their six children. Jolie and Pitt are donating $2 million to the Nambian sanctuary in the name of their daughter Shiloh, who was born in ...

Travel Trip Backcountry in Winter

2011-01-03T08:32:41Z

FILE- This Jan. 31, 2003 file photo shows backcountry skiers as they set out across Upper South Branch Pond on a winter traverse of Maine's Baxter State Park. Baxter State Park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness used for recreation all year long. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, FILE)