The top outdoor experiences in NYC this summer

Plus road trip Croatia and a SoCal to Las Vegas Train [View this email in your browser]( Hello all! On Monday, we highlighted that Croatia was once again open to tourists from the US and other countries, and what better way to celebrate than to plan a road trip? This one will take you through the [best of the Croatian coast]( which is an amazing coast indeed! Elsewhere in Europe, the Netherlands beckons, but don't leave until [you've tried the kibbeling](. Mexico, of course, is another popular destination, especially attractive if you can't make it to Europe. It doesn't really need to get any cooler, but did you know you can swim with whale sharks? We compiled a [list of places]( where you can do so. Before you travel, remember to check that your ID is up to date, otherwise you [might not make it through airport security](. Or you can just head off to [Pharrell Williams' new hotel]( in Miami that reimagines Art Deco. But first... TRAVEL [The coolest things you can do outdoors in NYC this summer]( In early April, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city’s public pools and beaches would open on time this year. Miles of streets have already transformed into pedestrian-friendly plazas. The opening of new parks will turn stretches of cement into inviting green spaces, and as the weather warms, in-person performances will continue making an open-air comeback. Although visitors are unlikely to find boisterous indoor events between June and September, the number of outdoor activities in New York seems endless. Aside from the standard fare — like listening to buskers in Washington Square Park, grilling grub by the Brooklyn Bridge, or scrutinizing architectural curiosities along the High Line — travelers should consider the following list of outdoor events and excursions to make the most of this unique New York City summer. [OUTSIDE THE BIG APPLE]( THE LATEST --------------------------------------------------------------- ROAD TRIPS [This epic road trip will take you through the best of the Croatian coast]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [A new train will link Southern California and Vegas in just two hours]( --------------------------------------------------------------- WILDLIFE [Everywhere you can swim with whale sharks in Mexico]( --------------------------------------------------------------- AIRPORTS + FLYING [Your ID might not get you through airport security this time next year]( --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOD + DRINK [Why a trip to the Netherlands isn’t complete without kibbeling]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [Pharrell Williams’ new quirky Miami hotel reimagines Art Deco]( TRIP PLANNING [The ultimate guide to Rocky Mountain National Park]( In 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park became the United States’ 10th national park — and its highest. From 7,630 feet at Big Thompson River to 14,259 at Longs Peak, the park twists and turns from gentle meadows to snowy alpine peaks that scrape the sky. Trail Ridge Road, the highest continual highway in the country, winds above the treeline for 11 entire miles, keeping us closer to the stars than the sea. That is to say, in Rocky, buckle up. With 415 square miles of adventure at your feet, 150 lakes, 29 waterfalls, 355 miles of trails, 450 miles of streams, and 100 peaks topping 11,000 feet, all you really have to do is get outside. Here’s how to do it. [DISCOVER ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK]( SUSTAINABILITY [Faka'apa'apa]( In the years since Tonga banned whale hunting, an important piece of the local economy has become swimming with whales. But will this new form of ecotourism be sustainable? [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!