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Grand Canyon shuts for tourists after flash flood knocks out sole water pipeline; 15 people missingA major flash flood at Grand Canyon swept debris into the Colorado River. This event damaged the park's sole water pipeline, forcing evacua...- A national park larger than Yosemite was born after Ohio-born fashion moghul donated 725,000 acres in 1990 to save wildlife and forestOhio-born fashion mogul Douglas Tompkins shifted from business to conservation, beginning work to protect Chilean forests in 1992. His Tomp...
- After Nepal, a powerful flash flood hits Grand Canyon in Arizona leaving about 15 people missing; footbridges, bunkhouses destroyed by mud and boulders: Watch videoA powerful flash flood tore through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, sending mud, boulders and debris through Bright Angel Canyon. Abou...
- In 1884, a widow began building a 160-room California mansion for decades. The reason behind endless construction is terrifyingSarah Winchester built a sprawling mansion after family tragedies and spiritual advice. She continuously constructed the house for decades,...
- For 100 years, 700-pound rocks seemed to move on their own in California's Death Valley. In 2013, scientists finally saw the strange force that was pushing themFor nearly a century, massive rocks weighing up to 700 pounds appeared to move across California’s Death Valley without any visible force b...
- Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...
- In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national parkGeorge Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' abo...
- Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...
- He spent 16 years alone on one of world’s most remote islands: With two cats, chickens, a radio and basic supplies, this New Zealand sailor built a life in complete solitudeTom Neale spent an incredible 16 years living alone on Suwarrow Atoll, growing his own food and repairing shelters with resources available...
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park: In 1929, farmer said no to an offer for his 375-acre farm. Years later he lost the case and the landIn 1929, Tennessee farmer John W. Oliver refused to sell his 375-acre Cades Cove farm for $20 an acre to make way for Great Smoky Mountains...
- In 1943, families displaced from a North Carolina town were promised a road home; 83 years later, the seven-mile ‘Road to Nowhere’ still ends above their lost villageThe Road to Nowhere ultimately represents much more than an unusual dead-end highway in North Carolina. It is a reminder of the human cost ...
- In 1908, a Boston woman donated 140 acres of Maine Beehive and Bowl to protect the natural places. Her gift helped pave the way for Acadia National ParkIn 1908, Eliza Homans made a remarkable contribution by donating 140 acres of land on Mount Desert Island, which included breathtaking feat...
- In 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly bought 35,000 acres of Wyoming land for $1.4 million to protect it from development. He later donated it to Grand Teton National ParkJohn D. Rockefeller Jr., a philanthropic giant, took decisive action to safeguard Jackson Hole's stunning landscape. Discreetly acquiring a...
- In the 1960s, a Paradise Valley landowner acquired 2 mute swans for their beauty; by the late 1970s, they numbered 120, prompting a Yellowstone-led removal effort in 1987In Montana's Paradise Valley, the introduction of non-native mute swans, intended to enhance the scenic beauty, led to an unexpected explos...
- JP Morgan once bought 117 acres of Maine coast including Sand Beach as a wedding gift for his daughter, but his grandaughter later donated 100 acres; here's whyIn 1900, financier JP Morgan bought 117 acres of Maine’s coast, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Lou...
- Don't tamper with Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve's bufferAssam's reduced eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga National Park poses risks. A smaller zone could isolate the park, harming wildlife move...
- Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave's hidden plumbing system allows rainwater to reach underground quickly through sinkholes, but these water routes can also carry sewage, chemicals and other pollutants into the caveKentucky’s Mammoth Cave has a vast underground water network fed by rainwater entering sinkholes and cracks in the limestone. The same rapi...
- In 1934, in America's strangest honeymoon, Arizona couple chose a roofless 900-year-old crumbling monument with snakes and scorpions as company. The famous couple later worked in 8 national monumentsIn 1934, Arizona newlyweds Sallie Pierce Brewer and Jim Brewer began their married life in one of America’s most unusual settings, the anci...
- In 1960, a 11 year old visited Colorado National Park that changed her life. 19 years later, she began protecting America’s National Parks for 35 yearsConnie Lobdell Rudd transformed a childhood fascination with America’s national parks into an inspiring 35-year career with the National Pa...
- One National Park: Shaping the next generation of commercial destinations in ChennaiOne National Park presents a remarkable opportunity, blending top-tier commercial infrastructure with premier lifestyle amenities. Set next...
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