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Controlling lightning with lasers, transforming dumps into parks, mapping subterranean passageways and more
Tag: Parks
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Transforming a Dumping Ground Into a Floating Forest in China
Fish Tail Park is a new 126-acre floating forest in Nanchang, China that helps regulate floods, restore wildlife habitation and create a recreational area for the city. Transforming what was once a …
Frieze Sculpture 2022: Large-Scale Highlights
Five of our favorite pieces at the outdoor show in Regent's Park
Trailblazers Park Opens in Fire Island Pines Harbor
Within this permanent public space, 17 contemporary artists honor a diverse group of LGBTQ+ activists
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Inspired by some of the country’s most beautiful places—Acadia, Zion and Redwood—Ursa Major’s National Parks Soap Bundle features three bars that produce a rich, creamy lather. Acadia boasts notes of scotch pine …
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Tiny Community Forests Emerge in Cities
Across Europe, as well as in India and other countries, communities—and organizations like IVN Nature Education in The Netherlands—have been developing basketball-court-sized native forests. On a small scale, these are “hyperlocal responses …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
Art for Myanmar, concept aircraft, candy-colored basketball courts and more from around the web
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NYC’s Little Island Opens
Little Island, a 2.4-acre park covered in plants and pathways on concrete piles sprouting up from the Hudson River, opens to the public today. Two boardwalks connect the whimsical destination with the …
Via thisiscolossal.com
The World’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in Portugal
Suspended 574 feet above Portugal’s Paiva River, the 516 Arouca pedestrian suspension bridge stretches nearly 1,700 feet and sets a new record for length in the category. Built by Conduril and designed …
Via outsideonline.com
How to Book National Park Tickets Through Their New Reservation System
In the midst of the pandemic, several National Parks across the US saw a record number of visitors. To comply with safety measures then (and now) some of the most popular—including Acadia, …