{"id":24079,"date":"2021-04-20T22:20:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T05:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=24079"},"modified":"2021-04-21T09:55:06","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T16:55:06","slug":"national-parks-honoring-asian-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/national-parks-honoring-asian-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks Honoring Asian Americans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Curated by Ed Boitano<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

10 National Parks Tied to Asian\/Pacific American History<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Kaila Yu<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The importance of honoring Asian American history is especially timely with the disturbing rise in anti-Asian hate during the pandemic. Many Americans are not aware that anti-Asian hate has been taking place since the early 1800s and aren’t taught about Asian American achievements. Several national parks honor the considerable contributions that Asian Americans have made throughout U.S. history, from building the transcontinental railroad to fighting in the military in World War II. In honor of the upcoming\u00a0Asian\/Pacific American Heritage Month<\/a>, travelers can visit one of the 10 parks on this list tied to Asian\/Pacific American history.<\/p>\n

Make sure you read Ed Boitano\u2019s Horrific Past: The 1849 California Gold Rush<\/em> \u2013 on Traveling Boy<\/a><\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Designer Becca Saladin Reimagines Famous Historical Figures as Modern People Living Today<\/h3>\n
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Julius Caesar digitally reimagined by Becca Saladin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Courtesy of\u00a0Jessica Stewart<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

From Julius Caesar to Anne Boleyn, Becca Saladin spends hours modernizing historical figures through expert digital manipulation.<\/p>\n

First, a little about graphic designer Becca Saladin.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Why Costa Rica Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World<\/h3>\n
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From the rainforests to the beaches, these are the top reasons you need to visit Costa Rica.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Andrea Romano<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s no wonder, considering that there\u2019s literally\u00a0something for everyone<\/a>\u00a0when you plan a getaway there. Costa Rica is known for its incredible\u00a0national parks, where tourists can enjoy some thrilling activities like river rafting, canyoning, cave tubing, and zip lining. It\u2019s also one of the best places for animal lovers to discover some interesting wildlife like macaws, sea turtles, and adorable sloths.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Singer\/Musician\/Composer Stacey Kent on Hit Series, Our City Tonight<\/a><\/h3>\n

Hosts Jim Gordon<\/a> and Leeta Liepins<\/a> ask Ms. Kent compelling question about her life as a musician during the Covid pandemic. Her answers are profound and thought provoking.<\/p>\n