1 hour ago 60 per cent of residents in Scottish national park struggle to find affordable housing as a third want to move

Residents generally felt the park was good for their mental health, but found the area challenging to live in when it came to housing and public transport

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11 h. ago National Park Service restores removed Harriet Tubman webpage after backlash

NPS said its leadership did not approve changes to Underground Railroad pages

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14 h. ago Hidden Mayan altar used to sacrifice children unearthed in abandoned 'city of the gods'

An ancient altar has been ncovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala that is believed to shed light on how Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures interacted thousands of years ago

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14 h. ago National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes

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17 h. ago Tourist gets jail time for wandering a little too close to famed Yellowstone attraction

The tourist pleaded guilty to violating a law requiring people to walk on the designated trails

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17 h. ago Trump will help plant a sapling to replace a historic White House tree cut down over safety concerns

President Donald Trump is set to help plant a sapling to replace a historic White House tree that had to be cut down due to safety concerns

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18 h. ago Remains of three children found at ancient sacrifice altar hidden in jungle

An altar has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the centre of Mayan culture

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22 h. ago Mystery sacrifice altar hidden in jungle reveals shock crossover of ancient cultures

An altar has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the centre of Mayan culture

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22 h. ago Altar found hidden in Guatemalan jungle reveals crossover of two cultures

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the centre of Mayan culture

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29 h. ago Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say

An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, has been discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction between the two societies

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48 h. ago Camping in the wild heart of Italy – en suite rooms and fabulous restaurant optional

In the rugged Maiella national park, a secluded campsite offers everything from pitches to hotel-style rooms, guided walks to Abruzzo hospitalityThere was a shift in atmosphere as a pewter cloud rumbled overhead. As we approached the end of our walk in the Maiella national park, we stopped beside the remains of a second world war prison camp, deep in the park’s corn-coloured hills, and Lisa, our guide, told us a story as dramatic as the simmering sky. In 1943, a band of prisoners, including New Zealand corporal John Broad, fled the camp and spent seven bitter winter months hiding out in caves before eventually making it across British lines. That they survived was thanks to the kindness and bravery of local families, who risked their own safety, and hunger, to help them stay alive and avoid German patrols.Lisa told us that Broad later described the impoverished Abruzzesi as the country’s true gold, and the sun suddenly sliced through the cloud as though in d...

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3 d. ago Storms tore up two of America's most iconic trails. Federal cuts have disrupted repairs

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging

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4 d. ago Interior secretary orders national parks to be open and accessible as workforce is cut

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing national parks to remain open and accessible despite staff cuts, And he says officials will ensure proper staffing to let that happen

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4 d. ago Hampden Park to stage rugby fixture yet again as email confirms national stadium agreement

Glasgow Warriors chief explains reasons for return for 1872 Cup clash

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5 d. ago Wales' most famous seaside town set for new spa hotel and restaurant

Wil Crockford of Bassett Crockford Holdings Ltd is seeking permission from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for the development

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6 d. ago Indonesia's Padar Island viewpoint named most beautiful spot in the world

A viewpoint in a UNESCO National Park has been named the most beautiful place in the world according to Time Out and it features pink, black and white-sand beaches

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6 d. ago 'Enchantingly pretty' UK seaside village where you can 'hunt for dinosaurs'

Staithes is a picturesque village in North Yorkshire that offers stunning coastal views, beautiful sandy beaches and is surrounded by the rugged beauty of the North York Moors National Park

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6 d. ago Loch Lomond Shores visitors face new parking charges as plans approved by national park

Visitors to Loch Lomond Shores will soon face charges to park at the popular attraction after plans to install ANPR cameras and barriers were approved.

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6 d. ago Grand National Festival 2025 Day 1 tips as Garry Owen naps Croke Park for Aintree glory

Crowds are set to flock to Merseyside this week with a huge three days of racing action and our man has you covered

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7 d. ago Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches

Kai Tak Sports Park favourite to stage event post-2028Stadium to host Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in JulyHong Kong has emerged as a candidate to stage future Nations Championship finals at its new Kai Tak Sports Park and would be an ideal British & Irish Lions stopover, according to a senior World Rugby executive.The inaugural Nations Championship finals – the biennial playoffs among the world’s leading international sides – is to be held in London in 2026 with Qatar lined up for 2028 but the Hong Kong stadium is an increasingly popular suggestion for subsequent editions. Continue reading...

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