An endangered gem of lush greenery in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s economic hub, is at the center of government efforts to promote ecotourism. Those who live and work there worry about what it means for them.
Tag: Parks and Other Recreation Areas
Londoners Were Promised a Hill With a View. They Got a Pile of Scaffolding.
The $2.7 million Marble Arch Mound was meant to create a new attraction for visitors in the middle of London. But the reality of the project is falling short of expectations.
It’s Summer in the Ski Towns, 2.0
Last year, mountain resorts were overrun by travelers in search of space and fresh air. The visitors are expected back, but now the towns have expanded activities and plans in place to deal with the crowds.
China Adds More Parks to Its Cities to Raise Quality of Life
A national push to build urban parks is transforming Chinese cities, as the country tries to improve the quality of daily life.
Mozambique Mints a New National Park — and Surveys Its Riches
In the wake of wars, natural disasters and insurgencies, Mozambique is experiencing an environmental renaissance. One of the results is a new and stunningly beautiful national park.
The Making of a ‘European Yellowstone’
A major conservation effort is underway in Romania. The goal is a new national park that will rival its American counterparts.
The Newest Challenge for Europe’s Parks: A Surge of New Nature Lovers
Lockdown-weary city dwellers across the continent are visiting parks and other protected areas for the first time, overwhelming staff and generating pleas for more support.
Why Were Canadians Warned Not to Let Moose Lick Their Cars?
Let us explain.
Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, a Battle Emerges Over Green Spaces
A need for parks during lockdown has turned into a debate about the future of inner-city golf courses.
A Local’s Tour of Asturias, Spain’s ‘Natural Paradise’
After a decade spent living abroad, a photographer returns to her homeland — and revels in the breadth of its beauty.