The Border Lands Conservation Act gives the Department of Homeland Security the power to waive myriad federal laws, including the Wilderness Act, under the pretense of border security.
With the National Park Service website left unattended, TheTravel has created a list of national park closures due to the U.S. government shutdown.
That’s the standard reaction when visitors first glimpse Winthrop, Washington – a hidden alpine jewel tucked into the stunning Methow Valley. This isn’t just another pretty mountain town – it’s a ...