Amy C. Balfour

3 weeks ago | lonelyplanet.com | Amy C. Balfour

You can’t ignore Haleakalā. Rising 10,023ft and often shrouded in clouds, this dormant volcano dominates the entire eastern horizon of Maui. Capped by a crater that covers more ground than Manhattan, the summit is a visual feast and the centerpiece of Haleakalā National Park. Ancient Hawaiians worshipped near the cinder cones that dot the crater floor, and many Native Hawaiians today retain a spiritual connection to the summit.

Jan 30, 2025 | lonelyplanet.com | Amy C. Balfour

Everything is bigger in Texas, but the state's two national parks are true giants. Big Bend National Park in West Texas covers a staggering 1252 square miles of the Chisos Mountain range and the Rio Grande basin. Meanwhile, the state’s highest peaks and colorful fall foliage lure hikers to 135-sq-mile Guadalupe Mountains National Park. While Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains are Texas's only national parks, Texas also enjoys other National Park Service sites and state parks.

Aug 26, 2024 | blueline.ca | Amy C. Balfour

Every year, the Regina Police Service receives requests for information from members of the community, people looking to move to the city, property developers and civil servants. People are smart, and they want to know what is happening in the areas where they live, work, invest and spend time. Our elected officials wanted to be able to attend community meetings with up-to-date information about crime and offer tips on how citizens could become more informed.

Jul 21, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Amy C. Balfour

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