Dear Travel Fan, This year’s Earth Day was on Tuesday and we’ve been marking the occasion this week with articles about sustainable travel and outdoor pursuits, from a look at a Denver hotel that says it is “carbon positive” to a guide to how to start birding. We also visited an area in Albania known for its biodiversity where the government is building a new airport and where Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are planning to create new resorts. And, amid all the chaos surrounding firings at the national parks, we’ve put together a guide to what you can expect this summer at 10 of the biggest parks. The recent tragic crash of a New York sightseeing helicopter has raised questions about how safe these flights are. We take a look at the data. On the advice front, our Tripped Up columnist helps out a traveler who voluntarily gave up his seat, but then didn’t get the flight voucher he was promised. And if you’re wondering if shipping your luggage ahead makes sense, our Frugal Traveler put one service to the test. For contemporary arts lovers, the Texas town of Marfa, where the minimalist artist Donald Judd made his home, has become a pilgrimage site. Our 36 Hours column touches down there. If you want to unleash your own creativity, we’ve rounded up programs that foster writing, music and artistic talent and can be booked for days or weeks. Oh, and a reminder: If you use your driver’s license as an ID for air travel, it’s going to have to be a Real ID starting May 7. Here’s what you need to know. Wishing you safe and happy travels,
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