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My Kids Rode Their First Roller Coaster At Silver Dollar City, And I Don't Know If They're Scarred For Life Or In Love

Is this the start of something special?

Cinemablend

Are National Parks Closed? Sites Are Staying 'Mostly Open' With 'Skeleton Crews' During US Government Shutdown

US national parks remain 'mostly open' with reduced services during the government shutdown, but skeleton staffing has raised safety and environmental concerns while threatening local economies reliant on tourism.

International Business Times UK

By the numbers: International hot air balloon fiesta to lift off in Albuquerque

Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather over nine days to watch as pilots from around the world take to the skies in colorful hot air balloons

The Independent UK

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What Happens to National Parks During a Government Shutdown?

A guide to what stays open and what's at risk — and how to plan your park trips when federal funding stalls.

Kiplinger

National Parks will remain partially open during the shutdown: what to know

In prior shutdowns, many parks remained open with limited or no staff.

Axios

National parks will remain 'generally' open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed

Crowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Wednesday morning with no immediate signs of the government shutdown that is triggering the furlough of about two-thirds of National Park Service employees

The Independent UK

Hooray for Hollywood? Why tourists are giving the US a miss

Visit California predicts 170,000 fewer visitors to the state this year – with Los Angeles and Yosemite national park hit hard. Will the Trump slump continue to deepen?

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‘It’s incredibly exciting’: ancient canoe unearthed after Hurricane Ian stormed through Florida

The latest find is likely from the 16th century and could have originated as far away as the Caribbean

The Guardian - US

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joke about their *very* different Disney experiences

The Duke shared his childhood memories of visiting Disney, while the Duchess's high school days offered a starkly different take

Woman & Home

Murdered guests, unsettling smells and Stephen King’s inspiration: Welcome to the spookiest hotels in the US

Our paranormal portfolio features a Colorado property so eerie that it inspired Stephen King to write The Shining after he stayed there in 1974

The Independent UK

Warning issued over 'counterfeit' West Highland Way souvenir 'passports'

A WARNING has been issued to West Highland Way walkers about counterfeit souvenir stamp passports being sold at the route’s southern starting…

The National (Scotland)

Helene interrupted this town’s outdoor tourism makeover. How businesses are doing a year later

The mountain “gateway” town of Old Fort, North Carolina, was well on its way to achieving a major goal: to become a hot spot for mountain biking and all things outdoors

The Independent UK

The best Disneyland alternatives to visit across Europe

Swap screen time for high octane thrills with Mike MacEacheran’s guide to the continent’s most memorable theme parks

The Independent UK

State Inspectors Confirm Findings Regarding Epic Universe Rollercoaster Death As The Man's Family Speaks Out

Florida inspectors have reviewed the Epic Universe roller coaster following the death of a rider.

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The Guardian - US

‘Neglected’: preservation group moves to protect US Latino heritage sites as funding threats loom

The Latinos in Heritage Conservation group warns various sites are in danger of being lost forever due to lack of funds

Cinemablend

My Favorite Disneyland Spot Just Had Its Reopening Delayed For Months, And I Think I Might Cry

I've been waiting for months, and now I have to wait even longer.

Evening Standard

Row breaks out over Primrose Hill New Years Eve closure as Royal Parks blame scrapping of police unit

Primrose Hill will be closed on New Year’s Eve and Bonfire Night as Royal Parks say they cannot guarantee safety

The Independent UK

Family celebrates life of man killed on Epic Universe roller coaster - ‘He lit up every room’

GoFundMe page to pay for funeral costs hails Kevin Rodriguez Zavala as ‘one of a kind’

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Marie Claire

Prince Harry Remembers “Losing It” at Disney World With Princess Diana After Recreating the Trip With Archie and Lilibet

"To see the kids throw themselves into these experiences when they have no idea what they're walking into—it was amazing. And it brings out the kid in you again," Harry said.

Cinemablend

Universal Orlando Reveals Some Answers After Tragic Epic Universe Death

Updates from the park about the incident at Epic Universe.

The Independent UK

Goodbye buffets, hello food halls: The ‘dying breed’ of all-you-can-eat options in Las Vegas

There are only eight buffets left in Las Vegas Strip casinos

The Independent UK

‘Tragic event’ leaves visitor dead on roller coaster at Orlando’s Universal theme park

It is unclear what made the person become unresponsive

The Independent UK

Part of Yellowstone National Park closed after hiker attacked by bear

A grizzly killed a woman just west of Yellowstone in 2023

Cycling Weekly

The 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic: Here's what we know and why its return is a big deal

'For cyclists, only the Champs Élysées on the last day of the Tour matches the Philly ambiance,' says Freddie Rodriguez

The Guardian - UK

‘Stop swimming in our canals! And put some clothes on!’ Venice declares war on unruly tourists

A couple from the UK have been fined and expelled for taking a dip in the world heritage site. But they’re not the only ones upsetting the locals

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