Naturally Connected: Finding humanity beneath the Arches

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America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among the red rocks and tourists of Arches National Park in Southern Utah, reporter Sam Baker asks: Do we need solitude to find serenity in nature?

9 Aug 2024 English Germany Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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