Move over, Grand Canyon. Arizona officially has a new national park to crow about — and it’s practically next door to millions of outdoor lovers in Southern California. Chiricahua National Park became America’s 64th “best idea” on Tuesday, after President Trump signed a bill to re-designate the scenic spot in the Chiricahua Mountains, which for … Read more
They’re finally in the home stretch. It’s been a massive few weeks in Nassau with the reopening of Belmont Park racetrack galloping in a new day for the Islanders’ home at adjacent UBS Arena, as collaborative ideas are turning the connected properties into a true entertainment complex — most notably in the hopes of an … Read more
Another day, another boondoggle? A long-awaited Los Angeles park taking shape beneath the city’s problem-plagued Sixth Street Bridge has hit a speed bump on its way to opening. The debut of the 12-acre Sixth Street PARC — short for Park, Arts, River & Connectivity — was supposed to welcome greenery-deprived residents of Boyle Heights and the Arts … Read more
This California outpost may be abandoned, but it’s got plenty of spirit. Tucked high in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains sits a state park where a once-booming gold mining camp has been frozen in time — dusty, deserted and eerily untouched. Scores of weathered buildings still stand, including a saloon, church and stores still stocked … Read more
Washington residents who got excited about a new water park coming to Bellevue may want to check the fine print: The massive new attraction is headed to Bellevue, Nebraska. Not Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park is a planned $110 million development in the Nebraska city, which sits just south of Omaha. The Bellevue … Read more
Talk about being ahead of your time. A woman digging through her grandfather’s vintage Disneyland snapshots was left utterly baffled after spotting a suspiciously modern looking parkgoer who appeared to have beamed straight into the 1960’s from the future. Josie Weaver was reminiscing over her family’s treasured vacation archives when one shot outside New Orleans … Read more
The creators of “South Park” plan to rebrand the popular animated series “South America” ahead of its season premiere — in a sarcastic swipe at President Trump’s recent name-changing frenzy. The hit comedy show joked that it would now be named after the United States’ southern neighbor, in line with Trump’s feverish adoption of the … Read more
It’s time to say goodbye. Labor Day marked the end of the 2027 summer season for the South-Central Pennsylvania park, which seasonally closed down for the 120th summer. And with that, the sweet amusement park has said sayonara to a fan favorite ride — the Tidal Force. The 32-year-old water ride is setting sail, leaving … Read more
California’s newest In-N-Out is officially serving up Double-Doubles, and fresh photos show burger fans are wasting no time christening the drive-thru. The newly minted outpost anchors The Canopy, a 12-acre, 90,000-square-foot outdoor shopping and dining hub taking shape at Irvine’s massive $1 billion Great Park. Clocking in at roughly 1,300 acres, the sprawling mega project … Read more
The mosquito fossil prop featured in the opening scene of Jurassic Park has sold for $403,200. The screen-matched item is the catalyst for the creation of the modern world dinosaurs in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster. Other highlights of Propstore’s Los Angeles Hollywood memorabilia auction included John Travolta’s iconic white suit from Saturday Night Fever selling … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo’s star-studded new festival earned rave reviews for what happened on stage — but getting out was a show of its own. Some 45,000 concertgoers packed Irvine’s Great Park for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on Saturday, with many blasting authorities over a post-traffic meltdown that allegedly left attendees trapped in parking lots, … Read more
Echo Park was crawling with musicians, shoppers and characters Saturday as the neighborhood’s biggest free street party roared to life. Los Angeles’ indie-music hopefuls spilled on to the streets as Echo Park Rising turned the neighborhood into a two-day playground of live music, vintage shopping, art, food and local flavor. The festival arrived despite heat-wave-related … Read more
Tonight, Miss Michigan Amber Uhler will stand on stage in Miami, Florida, waiting to hear if her name is called as the winner of the Miss USA pageant. It’s quite a different look than five years ago, when she weighed 300 pounds and a doctor warned her that she was on her way “to an … Read more
They fudged up big time. Hershey Park in Pennsylvania is facing the music online after boasting that their prices were lower than Dollywood just hours after Dolly Parton’s death at age 80. The faux pas came to light via an X post with over 1.7 million views The post showed a screenshot of an X … Read more
They’re trying to climb her stairway to heaven. Fans of the late country music icon Dolly Parton have crashed the Dollywood website. The Tennessee amusement park boasts roller coasters, live concerts and an archive of Parton’s most famous costumes, including the real “coat of many colors” that inspired her breakout 1971 hit song. The mourners … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo is about to put one Southern California park through the ultimate stress test. A staggering 45,000 people are expected to descend on Irvine’s Great Park at the end of this month for the pop princess’ inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival — more than quadruple the crowd the park’s usual concert venue is built … Read more
A 38-year-old chef at a restaurant in Yosemite National Park was charged by a federal grand jury for sexually abusing a 19-year-old co-worker. Danavon Caine, a Jamaican citizen working on a seasonal international visa, allegedly invited the co-worker to hang out after their work shifts around 11:30 p.m. on July 17, federal prosecutors said. The … Read more
Tomorrowland is heading into the future. Disney has announced a major overhaul of Disneyland‘s Tomorrowland, a section of the park with a fraught history of unrealized potential. The overhaul was confirmed by Chairman of Disney Experiences Thomas Mazloum at the D23 fan convention on August 15. “You all know Disneyland is a promise. As that … Read more
A popular state park in Maryland is now partially closed after two recent attacks by rabid beavers. The first beaver attack at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland, by the town of Thurmont, involved a 13-year-old swimmer on July 26. The teenage boy, who had injuries to his hands and chest, was airlifted to Johns … Read more
They’re in deep ship. A farm in the UK has been ripped as “distasteful” by parents after rolling out a children’s ride modeled after the Titanic. The unsettling attraction is located at the Graveley Fruit Farm in Hitchin, which opened in 1981 and features berry picking, a playground and other family-friendly pursuits. Graveley Fruit Farm … Read more