Public Affairs - National Politics

National Park Fees for International Visitors Are Going Up Jan. 1

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By Glynn Wilson – COULTERVILLE, Calif. – As international travel and tourism has dropped significantly in the United States over the past year due to Trump administration trade and other unpopular policies, the administration just announced a major hike in fees for foreign travelers at America’s most visited National Parks that could cause another economic blow to the national economy and America’s reputation around the world. Foreign tourists will be required to pay a $100…

Opinion - Editorial Commentary and Essays

Trump Looks Like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas

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It Could Cost the Republicans in the Midterms – The Big Picture – By Glynn Wilson – COULTERVILLE, Calif. – It’s beginning to look a lot like a sad Christmas indeed, especially for Democrats with SNAP benefits and Obamacare and Republicans who want to get reelected next year. Grinch in…

What’s There to Be Thankful For in 2025? Audio Books?

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The Big Picture – By Glynn Wilson – These in many ways are dark days that try people’s very souls, when celebrating traditional holidays seems almost pointless and quaint. Many Americans will go through the motions this week of traveling to visit relatives and consuming traditional meals of turkey and…

Science - Space - Environment

Frenemies John Muir and Gifford Pinchot

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Have their differences been overstated? – EDITOR’S NOTE – The National Endowment for the Humanities, funded in a bipartisan way by Congress, is under threat from the Trump administration like many agencies, history and science itself. Back in April, when Elon Musk invaded the administration and created the Department of…

Media - Technology

Travel

Tales From the MoJo Road: How Many More Miles to Yosemite

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You said a road trip would do us some good Despite every instinct I said that I would It’s been six years since you put on that ring Maybe the road will fix everything When all that remains is the gas in the tank The tread on the tires and what’s left in the bank…

National Park Fees for International Visitors Are Going Up Jan. 1

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By Glynn Wilson – COULTERVILLE, Calif. – As international travel and tourism has dropped significantly in the United States over the past year due to Trump administration trade and other unpopular policies, the administration just announced a major hike in fees for foreign travelers at America’s most visited National Parks that could cause another economic…