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CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
Here's how to get free admission into BC Parks this summer
Vancouver Watch The Canada Strong Pass is out and it offers free admission to a plethora of national parks and historic sites - here's what's on the list.
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Rattlesnake looked familiar, AZ biologist says. Turns out they met years before
A familiar rattlesnake slithered into a biologist's campsite near a ghost town in Arizona. Turns out, the biologist moved the same rattlesnake out of the same camp four years earlier, the Arizona Game & Fish Department said in a June 17 Facebook post. Ryan O'Donnell was surveying for willow flycatchers, a small and slender bird, with intern Abbie Brozich near Signal, when they saw the Western diamondback rattlesnake. 'We first spotted it passing under our truck, and we watched it for a few minutes and took a few pictures before moving it to a nearby wash,' O'Donnell told the wildlife agency. After O'Donnell moved the snake away from their campsite, he said he kept thinking about a different time he moved a snake. When he got home, he went through old photos and realized why he felt deja vu. He had encountered the same snake four years earlier when he moved it from the same campsite, wildlife officials said. 'I'm glad to see it is still doing well, four years later, and that the short detours I've sent it on haven't been any more than an inconvenience,' O'Donnell said. Western diamondback rattlesnakes are venomous and found in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. They can be spotted by their 'triangular-shaped head' and black and white striped tails before their rattles, according to New Mexico Historic Sites. These rattlesnakes can grow 3 to 7 feet long. Signal is an abandoned town about a 145-mile drive northwest from Phoenix.
CBC
17-06-2025
- CBC
Ottawa launches 'Canada Strong Pass' to promote domestic tourism
Ottawa launches 'Canada Strong Pass' to promote domestic tourism | Hanomansing Tonight News Duration 2:45 Minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Monday that the federal government will launch the Canada Strong Pass — a move to promote domestic tourism that makes Canada's historic sites and parks free to visit and rail travel less expensive for young people. The pass launches on Friday and ends Sept. 2, with Canadians and foreign tourists eligible.
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Travel + Leisure
27-05-2025
- General
- Travel + Leisure
This Lesser-known Beach in Virginia Has a Scenic Seawall Trail, Stunning Sunrises, and Golden Sands
Among Virginia's 10,000 miles of shoreline lies a quaint swath of sandy shore in Hampton: Outlook Beach. This 'secret beach' offers more than stunning water vistas and golden sands. What distinguishes it from other public beaches is its unique historical roots. The beach is situated along the Chesapeake Bay at the base of historic Fort Monroe, the largest masonry fortification in the U.S. Fort Monroe was a site of strategic importance during the American Civil War, serving as the only Union-held fortified base in the Upper South. Beyond its military relevance, the area is recognized as the first landing place of Africans in the U.S. in 1619. Here's how to best enjoy this little-known Virginia beach. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, Outlook Beach is one of the best places to witness the sunrise over the Chesapeake Bay. Begin your visit with a morning walk along the beach, a refreshing swim, or a kayaking adventure. Those looking to unwind can enjoy sunbathing or picnicking on the beach, with several shaded areas providing ideal spots for relaxation. While dogs are not permitted on the beach between May 15 and Sept. 15, they are welcome along the 3.6-mile Fort Monroe Seawall Trail, which is popular for its scenic views and birdwatching opportunities. It's worth noting that lifeguards are on duty most summer days, and public parking and restrooms are available at Fort Monroe. Visit Firehouse Coffee 1881 for breakfast or lunch. Housed in a restored firehouse, this charming coffee shop sells a variety of sandwiches and beverages, including smoothies, teas, and coffee drinks such as the Dirty Chai and iced mocha. For a different beverage experience, head to Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, where you can try intriguing boozy sodas and fruit-forward lagers crafted with wheat, rice, or corn. Make your way to The Deadrise at Old Point Comfort Marina for dinner. This intimate waterfront fish house provides picturesque views of the Chesapeake Bay and delicious seafood dishes like seafood nachos, crab-stuffed flounder, and fish tacos made with the catch of the day. Sailing through the waterways of Hampton Roads and the lower Chesapeake Bay via a sunset cruise with 757 Sailing Charters is the perfect way to end the day at Outlook Beach. For more beach exploration, three additional Hampton Beaches are within a 15-minute drive: Dog Beach, Buckroe Beach and Park, and Lookout Beach, home to Paradise Ocean Club.
