Grand Canyon tourists slapped with staggering new fee to visit iconic national park

Grand Canyon tourists slapped with staggering new fee to visit iconic national park

If you’re an international traveler dreaming of the Grand Canyon, you better pack an extra $100 per person. That’s the new reality for non-US residents at America’s most popular national parks after an executive order from President Donald Trump that went into effect at the start of 2026. The hefty new surcharge applies to 11 … Read more

Tate McRae reacts to UCLA’s ‘Just Keep Watching’ national championship dance

Tate McRae reacts to UCLA’s ‘Just Keep Watching’ national championship dance

The UCLA women’s basketball team’s dominant national championship win on Sunday caught the attention of many — including pop star Tate McRae. After some of the Bruins celebrated their big 79-51 victory over South Carolina by doing a synchronized dance to McRae’s hit, “Just Keep Watching,” the 22-year-old songstress made it clear she was, indeed, … Read more

Road trip favorite In-N-Out to open new location near popular national park

Road trip favorite In-N-Out to open new location near popular national park

California’s favorite burger export is planting a flag at the gates of the wilderness. In-N-Out Burger is officially heading to St. George, Utah — the sun-drenched “gateway” town that serves as a primary pitstop for millions of tourists trekking to Zion National Park. For the burger-obsessed legions of West Coast travelers, the news is better … Read more

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

In a city obsessed with glitz, omakase tasting menus and $1,500 dinners, two of Los Angeles’ biggest culinary stars of the moment can be found slinging seafood and sweetcorn quesadillas — out of a humble food hall at one of the city’s grittier corners. Formerly more than a little off-the-grid, the humble Mercado La Paloma at … Read more

National Burrito Day 2026: Here are the deals and freebies from Chipotle, Moe’s and more

National Burrito Day 2026: Here are the deals and freebies from Chipotle, Moe’s and more

Today, April 2, is National Burrito Day, celebrated every year on the first Thursday in April. Of course, the beloved Mexican dish is popular year-round — but why not use the dedicated day to indulge in savory meats, cheeses, legumes and veggies enveloped by a hot and chewy tortilla? To celebrate, there are plenty of … Read more

Dunkin’ celebrates National Proposal Day with ‘I Dough’ ring boxes and wedding cake Munchkins

Dunkin’ celebrates National Proposal Day with ‘I Dough’ ring boxes and wedding cake Munchkins

Donut mind if “I do.” Love is brewing, and Dunkin’ is celebrating National Proposal Day by teaming up with iconic bridal designer Vera Wang for a limited-time collaboration. National Proposal Day, celebrated every year on March 20, marks the arrival of spring, a season filled with engagements, bridal celebrations and weddings. On March 20, Dunkin’ … Read more

NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food joint for ‘best value’ honor

NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food joint for ‘best value’ honor

They cooked the competition.  Shake Shack fries aren’t just hot and tasty — they’re also the best bang for a fast-foodie’s buck, according to new data that dubs the eatery, born in New York City, king of the “best-value fries in America.” It’s quite the finger-licking (and affordable) accolade.  NYC’s very own Shake Shack is being lauded … Read more

Ex-ESPNer Kenny Mayne sets the record straight on his Augusta National ban tale

Ex-ESPNer Kenny Mayne sets the record straight on his Augusta National ban tale

Kenny Mayne is walking back his claim last month that he is banned from Augusta National. The former ESPN star said he believed he was barred from the iconic course during an appearance on “God Bless Football” with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner because of on-air comments he made around 20 years ago, before the network was … Read more

A national phenomenon, ‘Bananaball’ is bigger than ever before

A national phenomenon, ‘Bananaball’ is bigger than ever before

One of the biggest thrills in sports just got bigger. Announced on Tuesday, the Savannah Bananas have furthered their partnership with ESPN and Disney+ on a 25-game exclusive package beginning February 28. Every game will be made available by streaming the ESPN App or through Disney+, with a select number of games being aired live … Read more

Four popular US national parks announce plans for required 2026 visitor reservations

Four popular US national parks announce plans for required 2026 visitor reservations

Four fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this year. Arches, Glacier, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite national parks have all implemented vehicle reservation systems for at least the summer visitor season for a few years in order to maintain visitor safety during their busiest time of year. This year, two of the … Read more

National Symphony Orchestra moves to Hollywood Bowl as Trump revamps Kennedy Center

National Symphony Orchestra  moves to Hollywood Bowl as Trump revamps Kennedy Center

The National Symphony Orchestra is preparing to take center stage at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, as the Kennedy Center in Washington DC prepares for a Trump-mandated closure. The NSO will make its Hollywood Bowl debut on August 18 at 8 p.m., performing Peter Boyer’s new piece, American Mosaic, as part of the … Read more

Ex-ESPNer Kenny Mayne reveals Augusta National ban: ‘Called into the truck’

Ex-ESPNer Kenny Mayne reveals Augusta National ban: ‘Called into the truck’

Kenny Mayne isn’t welcome at the Masters. The former ESPN anchor revealed during an appearance on a recent episode of “God Bless Football” with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner that he believes he’s been banned from Augusta National for good. Mayne didn’t say when his ban began, but he has a good idea what caused it. The … Read more

Kirk Herbstreit gives touching Lee Corso update after ESPN icon misses national championship

Kirk Herbstreit gives touching Lee Corso update after ESPN icon misses national championship

Kirk Herbstreit gave a shoutout to a legendary Indiana Hoosier. After Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday night, Herbstreit gave a shoutout to his former “College GameDay” co-host Lee Corso — a longtime Hoosiers coach — who retired from the ESPN airwaves before the season. “Chris [Fowler] … Read more

Jordon Hudson hangs with Alix Earle during national championship game appearance

Jordon Hudson hangs with Alix Earle during national championship game appearance

Some were surprised to see Jordon Hudson and Alix Earle sitting together at the College Football Playoff National championship game Monday night. The pair took in the action from a suite at Hard Rock Stadium, where the Hoosiers beat the Hurricanes, 27-21, to capture its first-ever national championship, as seen in a photo Hudson shared to … Read more

Carson Beck’s sister steals spotlight at national championship game

Carson Beck’s sister steals spotlight at national championship game

Miami quarterback Carson Beck’s sister, Kylie Beck, had the internet buzzing while at the College Football Playoff National championship game Monday night. The 21-year-old cheerleader, who completed her sophomore year at Georgia in 2025, turned heads in a sparkling green shirt and tank top as she took in the action at Hard Rock Stadium — … Read more

Porn star Abella Danger’s teary rant after Miami’s CFP National Championship loss: ‘They’re still winners’

Porn star Abella Danger’s teary rant after Miami’s CFP National Championship loss: ‘They’re still winners’

The CFP National Championship veered into the Danger Zone. ESPN cameras gave viewers a glimpse of arguably the biggest breakout star of the College Football Playoff on Monday night, finding adult film star Abella Danger in the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium, watching her beloved Miami Hurricanes take on the Indiana Hoosiers. Danger, who garnered … Read more

Bill Belichick will work as TV analyst for CFP national championship game

Bill Belichick will work as TV analyst for CFP national championship game

Bill Belichick will be in the building for the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday — but rather than coaching on the sidelines, he will be up in the broadcasting booth. Belichick is expected to join the ACC Network’s coverage of the championship game at Hard Rock Stadium as a guest analyst before … Read more

It’s National Bagel Day — here’s all the deals and freebies rounded up for 2026

It’s National Bagel Day — here’s all the deals and freebies rounded up for 2026

If you love bagels a whole lox, this is the holiday for you. Today, Jan. 15, is National Bagel Day, and bagel shops nationwide are rolling out deals and freebies for customers to celebrate. Here’s everything you knead to know about what you can get for the foodie holiday. Bagel Boss Bagel Boss is offering … Read more

Washington National Opera pulls out of Kennedy Center, blaming financial arrangement

Washington National Opera pulls out of Kennedy Center, blaming financial arrangement

The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it had decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it said it was hoping for an “amicable transition.” “To ensure fiscal prudence and fulfill its obligations for a balanced budget, the WNO will reduce its spring season and relocate performances to new venues,” … Read more

National Parks to offer free entry on President Trump’s 80th birthday, but scrap concessions for Juneteenth — here’s why

National Parks to offer free entry on President Trump’s 80th birthday, but scrap concessions for Juneteenth — here’s why

Nature lovers have a new reason to celebrate Trump’s birthday. The National Park Service (NPS) is changing the fee-free days in 2026, altering policies on when Americans can enter parks for free as well as who qualifies for free entry. The Department of the Interior officially announced the new calendar on Nov. 25, expanding the … Read more