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Ruffin Prevost
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Reporter, travel writer and editor in Cody, Wyoming covering Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks - NY Times - Reuters - National Geographic - YellowstoneGate - PointsWest - Yellowstone Quarterly - WyoFile
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If you read the NY Times Travel Dispatch newsletter, be sure to check out today's edition. Two of the three stories featured are mine!

#travel #news
Travel Dispatch: How to Avoid Pickpockets and Scams
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November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Vending machines in #Ebisu neighborhood of #Shibuya in #Tokyo

#travel #photography #Japan
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Summer is winding down, but fall is still a great time for a dude ranch vacation. Here are 6 dude ranches I surveyed for the NY Times.

#duderanch #travel #photography #horses #vacation
6 Dude Ranches Where You Can Saddle Up and Unplug
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September 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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If you're still searching for an outdoor adventure option for Labor Day, there may be a great state park nearby that you have yet to discover. Here are 7 blockbusters to consider.

#travel #stateparks #parks #outdoors #parkchat #nature #photography #publiclands
7 State Parks That You Really Love. You Told Us So.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Summer isn't over yet! If you're looking to spend #36Hours in #Jackson #Wyoming and #GrandTeton any time soon, here are my recommendations.

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36 Hours in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Things to Do and See
It’s all about mountain views, whether you’re hiking, cycling or enjoying a picnic in Grand Teton National Park.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Afar asked me for a few things NOT to do around wildlife. I sent them a list of 7, but it easily could have been 101.

#travel #wildlife #yellowstone #asheville #smokies #bears #bearwise #safety #bison #parks #parkchat #nature
7 Things Travelers Should Never Do When They Encounter Wildlife
As another summer of national park crowds leads to the inevitable run-ins between humans and animals—sometimes with tragic consequences—follow these expert tips on how best to proceed when you spot an...
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July 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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I'm getting tired of people in this neighborhood letting their dogs run around off-leash. This big boy did NOT like me trying to check his collar for an owner's phone number. (No rabies tags either!) C'mon, people!

#asheville #bears #blackbears #wildlife #smokies #bearwise #wnc #travel #gsmnp
July 17, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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This shopkeeper in Marrakech had the most amazing selection of platters, jewelry, pitchers—you name it. All with the patina of age and aura of hand-made authenticity. Get lost in the souks!

#travel #photography #africa #marrakech #morocco #photos #pics
A shopkeeper in Marrakech kneeling quietly among an amazing collection fo patters, pitchers and other goods for sale.
June 29, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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It's Sugar's job to "guard" against...anything, really. But sometimes she gets tired and her giant head gets so full of dog thoughts that it becomes too heavy and she has to prop it up.

#dogs #dogsofbluesky #pets #photography #pyrenees
A big, fluffy, white Pyrenees dog resting her chin on a railing and looking out over the landscape. A big, fluffy, white Pyrenees dog seen from below a second-story balcony, resting her chin on a railing and looking out over the landscape. A big, fluffy, white Pyrenees dog resting her chin on a stump while lying on the ground and looking out over the landscape. A big, fluffy, white Pyrenees dog resting her chin on the armrest of an open truck window and looking out over the landscape, with blue sky, white clouds and rolling hills in the far distance.
May 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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It's fun to highlight some state #parks around the U.S.

Support your #nationalparks but this summer is also a great time to check out the hidden gems in your state.

(Don't @ me because I included/missed your favorite park. There's 10,000 of them. Literally!)

#parkchat #travel #outdoors
5 State Parks That Feel Like National Parks
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May 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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I'm working on a @nytimes.com piece on how #learning even a little of a foreign #language can enhance your #travel experience. If you speak or #teach a second language or if you learn new languages for trips, I want to hear from you! ruffinprevost@gmail.com

#langsky #polyglot #ESL #linguistics
April 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Thanks to the dozens of people who talked to me and Lauren Matison for this summer outlook for the busiest #nationalparks. If you hear #park news of interest this summer, please contact me.

#parkchat #travel #nature #wildlife #photography #parks #Yellowstone #GrandTeton
What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion (Gift Article)
Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.
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April 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Some folks are born hagglers, others have trouble mixing it up. The comments on my story about haggling are a pretty interesting read on their own.

#travel #morocco #marrakech #madrid #spain #istanbul #turkiye #haggling #fairtrade
Tips on How to Haggle for a Fair Price (Gift Article)
Bargaining, a common practice in many countries, may seem daunting to first timers. Here are some tips to get a fair deal, and maybe even make a new friend.
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April 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I'm working on a #travel story for NY Times about #statepark alternatives to #nationalparks. If you are/were planning a #parks trip but have concerns about federal staffing and budget cuts, please contact me at ruffinprevost@gmail.com.

#parkchat #nature #scape #landscape #photography #stateparks
A view of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park. Several people are posing for photos with the falls in the background.
April 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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I wrote about Meow Wolf for the NY Times. Describing it to the uninitiated without sounding like a brain-addled cult member proved to be a more formidable challenge than I expected.

#meowwolf #art #travel #immersive #experiential
How to Visit Meow Wolf’s Weird, and Expanding, Universe (Gift Article)
Millions are flocking to the art collective’s five immersive exhibitions to duck through secret doors and explore new worlds. Coming soon: Los Angeles and New York.
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April 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Amazingly, it looks like META used on old (and very silly) book @robterrell.com and I wrote to train its AI. This strikes me as decidedly bad news for their AI. (As much as I'd like to claim authorship on the second search result, that's someone else.) @TheAtlantic has details: tinyurl.com/46uj2ahd
A screen capture of search results from LibGen showing @RobTerrell.com and @RuffinPrevost.com among authors whose work was used without permission to train META AI.
March 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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"If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters."
—Al Simpson
Former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson standing at a microphone in front of an American flag.
March 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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It's the end of an era in #Cody, #Wyoming.
Alan K. Simpson, shoot-from-the-lip Wyoming statesman, dies at 93 - Yellowstone Gate
Alan K. Simpson—the former U.S. senator from Wyoming known for his outspoken directness, sense of humor and passionate advocacy for cherished causes—died today at 93 in Cody, Wyo. after struggling to ...
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March 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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The spaceships just east of my house look like they might finally stop hovering and land.

👀👽🛸

#clouds #weather #photos #wyoming #photography
A huge bank of multi layered clouds that look like spaceships covering just above the horizon line
March 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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It is incredibly simple and easy to directly support #Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself, rebuild its country, de-mine its territory or render medical aid to its veterans and citizens. You can choose from several options. Literally 3 or 4 clicks and 30 seconds is all it takes.
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
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March 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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I'm a reporter working on a NY Times story about National Park Service staffing cuts. Following a piece I worked on last week, we're looking at how cuts will affect the 10 busiest parks. If you have info to share, please contact me: ruffinprevost@gmail.com

#parks #nationalparks #parkchat #travel
Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’ (Gift Article)
With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.
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February 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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I wouldn't say it's quite springtime in the Rockies yet. But the quick transition in #Wyoming from sub-zero to the low 50s after 2+ feet of snow has brought about a mini slushmudcalypse. My #dog Sugar doesn't mind.

#dogs #photos #photography #weather
Sugar, a dog of mixed great Pyrenees/Anatolian shepherd breed, stands in a road full of mud and slush, with snowy mountains in the far distance. Sugar's white and brown coat blends in with the white and brown mud and snow.
February 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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I'm not a big tea drinker, but mint #tea is a huge thing in #Marrakech, #Morocco. I tried & liked all kinds of tea there. Spice vendors will blend a custom mix for you, aiding with everything from deep focus to relieving constipation.

#photography #travel #photos #photographersofbluesky #tourism
A spice vendor in Marrakech stands behind several bins of colorful spices and makes a special blend for a customer.
February 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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It's rare I get to post two stories on the same day that I worked on featuring #Yellowstone, and even rarer to have bylines up at the same time in #NatGeo and @nytimes.com. But people love #nationalparks and this #park and its #history.
Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’ (Gift Article)
With 1,000 full-time employees out, and the fate of thousands more seasonal workers unclear, tours are being canceled and some wonder who will empty the trash.
www.nytimes.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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I have a piece out today for #BlackHistory Month at #NatGeo National Geographic about how the Buffalo Soldiers literally blazed trails in the national #parks. I knew some of the #history, but learned a lot in researching this.

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Eight Buffalo Soldiers, the first professional peacetime Black volunteer U.S. Army recruits, stand on the terraces with bicycles at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. The historic photo from 1896 is in black and white.
February 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM