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PARK INSIDER'S 'CHEAT CODE' TO BEATING SUMMER CROWDS

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PARK INSIDER'S 'CHEAT CODE' TO BEATING SUMMER CROWDS

A former park ranger argues that you can still find solitude in popular national parks during peak season. Her strategy avoids extreme early starts, relying instead on strategic timing to escape the masses.

The tape Exploring the National Parks · Jul 8
And the Dirt on My Shoes itinerary is is a cheat code to the National Parks.
Ash · 148: Yellowstone Trip Report
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Everything Everywhere Daily · Ashoka the GreatJul 9

Why an Ancient Emperor's Symbol Is on India's Modern Flag

Discover why Emperor Ashoka, who ruled in the 3rd century BCE, was chosen as a national symbol for modern India, with his 'wheel of Dharma' featured prominently on the country's flag.

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