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
From party to park. A piece of real estate owned by a 90s crooner will shed its dubious reputation when it opens as a free oceanfront park on August 17th. Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach, located 8 miles south of Half Moon Bay, will become the first major new public beach in … Read more
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, and one iconic California park offers dark skies and unparalleled conditions for seeing the year’s best star show. Yahoo! News has curated a list of five spectacular places in the US to view the Perseid shower, and the sweeping desert setting of SoCal’s Joshua Tree National Park earned it … Read more
California’s redwoods may be world-famous, but one enchanting park tucked just off the coast is still flying under the radar. Butano State Park, a secluded 4,000-acre redwood oasis near San Jose, has been crowned one of America’s “best kept secrets” by travel site Islands. While tourists flock to neighboring sites like Big Basin Redwoods, the … Read more
A first look at the highly anticipated In-N-Out coming to Irvine’s sprawling Great Park shows the burger joint looking nearly ready to start flipping Double-Doubles — as the surrounding former military base undergoes a staggering $1-billion transformation. New drone footage posted to Instagram by Orange County realtor Tina Tan gives a birds eye view of … Read more
Sleep under the stars as camping in Central Park starts on August 14. The NYC Parks Department has just rolled out a lottery for family camping all around New York City, where lucky winners may camp overnight with its Urban Park Rangers as their hosts and guides. From August 8 until September 18, folks can … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is about to make you frown with its latest price hike. Disney has added a slew of costs to multiple parks in the US and overseas in the past few years. For example, back in April 2021, the Free FastPass in the California parks — where parkgoers could beat long … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is cleaning house, and Disney die-hards can take home some seriously strange souvenirs home — if they have enough cash, and in some cases, enough space. Dozens of bizarre, spooky and instantly recognizable pieces of park history from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations are hitting the auction … Read more
Have you ever wanted to own a piece of TV and movie magic history? Well, then look no further than Los Angeles where a massive auction is set to take place for some of the most iconic things ever used in films over the last half century. Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp in “Edward Scissorhands.” … Read more
Cyclists are cheering as they can finally bike through the white-knuckle road segment through Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County. The Easy Grade Trail, a 0.6 mile section, is now part of the Ridge Trail network, creating a safer trail experience through the scenic landscapes of Mt. Tam, as it’s known to locals. For … Read more
A wildly popular Asian grocery giant that just made its California debut is already hungry for more. T&T Supermarket will open its first Southern California location inside The Canopy, a new shopping and dining hub under construction in Irvine’s Great Park, according to Secret Los Angeles. The 34,000-square-foot supermarket is expect to open in late … Read more
And, poof — there goes your Disney dining budget. The most magical place in California is raising its prices on its already expensive food and drink. At Disneyland, more than 800 menu items have quietly increased in price across 178 dining locations in both parks and resort hotels. With an average increase of 8%, popular … Read more
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the vast selection of national parks throughout the U.S. and its territories, but one location requires a valid passport to enter. The National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote of its kind, located around 2,600 miles Southwest of Hawaii. This national park is accessible by plane to Pago … Read more
Kelly Slater’s Texas wave-pool dream just got hit by a $16 million breaker. Austin Surf Club, a 333-acre private surf park and luxury residential community backed by the 11-time world surfing champion, has been swamped by more than $16 million in construction liens as work on the splashy project grinds to a halt, according to … Read more
This summer, Belmont Park Village is offering wheels to its designer deals. Starting July 8, the luxury outlet center next to UBS Arena in Elmont, LI, will provide complimentary sprinter vans round-trip from Southampton every Wednesday. That way, Hamptonites hungry for unbeatable prices on European and American designer fashion and accessories – and delicious brasserie … Read more
America’s crown jewel of national parks has lost its sparkle. California democratic senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff fired off a scathing letter to the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service this week, warning that the decision to scrap Yosemite National Park‘s reservation system has created pure chaos. The letter comes after … Read more
California’s massive new desert surf park has finally made its debut, with one surfing star hailing it as the “best wave pool in the world” after helping to test-drive the long-awaited attraction. DSRT Surf, the expansive new Palm Desert oasis set to open in late summer, recently threw its first super session, welcoming some of … Read more