In Tamil Nadu, villages like Vettangudipatti have shunned firecrackers during Deepavali for nearly 50 years to protect ...

In Tamil Nadu's Vettangudi and surrounding villages, residents have opted for cracker-free Deepavali celebrations to protect ...

South India, with its lush forests, misty mountains, and diverse wildlife, is a paradise for eco-tourists. From serene wildlife sanctuaries to pristine rivers and coffee plantations, these ...

ESTES PARK, Colo. — From a distance, Rocky Mountain National Park appeared unchanged on Wednesday, but up close, visitors could see the effects of the federal government shutdown. According to the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley National Park remains open despite the federal government shutdown that took effect Wednesday, but services will be limited, according to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga ...

The federal government shutdown means facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close. After failing to pass a stopgap spending bill, the shutdown began Oct. 1, meaning thousands of ...

The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will last remain unclear, said a Western North Carolina political analyst, but he doesn’t think it will ...

UPDATE: Yosemite and other national parks will remain partially open with skeleton crews during the government shutdown, according to a National Park Service contingency plan released Tuesday evening.

A potential government shutdown could impact tourism in the Greater Akron area. Ohio's only national park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, would remain accessible but with closed restrooms and visitor ...

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WASHINGTON — During the government shutdown of 2019, the Trump administration kept national parks open to the public, even though a majority of the staff was furloughed. Without enough rangers to ...