The “Parks and Recreation” cast will always be family. Retta, who played Donna Meagle on the hit NBC sitcom, exclusively told The Post that the cast is still in touch — and often. “We have a group text where everyone shares graduations, birthdays, running into old crew members, because everyone ends up working with the crew … Read more
From her window across the street, Jodi Popper couldn’t help but notice the lively group lunging, squatting, jumping and laughing together every Thursday evening in Astoria Park. “I was curious about it for the longest time, and it took me months and months until I finally worked up the bravery to check it out,” she … Read more
She’s got her peach back. Phaedra Parks spilled all the details about her upcoming return to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” which debuts Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, in an exclusive interview with The Post. “We’ve been talking about it for some time, but it needed to be the right moment for me and for … Read more
You can make a pretty penny at this park. This American public park is the only one in the world where visitors can mine and take home real diamonds from their original volcanic source. Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, has been visited by jewel hunters since 1972. Crater of Diamonds State Park, … Read more
From “The White Lotus” to white-hot controversy. K-pop superstar and Season 3 cast member Lisa made her Met Gala debut Monday night — and promptly found herself at the center of a firestorm. The 28-year-old Blackpink member hit the carpet in a custom Louis Vuitton look that seemingly nodded to the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” … Read more
They’re taking a bite of the Big Apple — literally. NYC parks sound like the last place you’d want to eat something off the ground. However, a growing number of New Yorkers are perusing these urban oases for wild berries, top-shelf fungi and other locavore eats not available at Gotham’s inflation- and tariff-ravaged grocery stores. … Read more
Step aside, Mickey Mouse. A new study revealed America’s favorite amusement parks — and shockingly, Disney parks didn’t top the list. Research by Nieuwe Casinos examined Google and Tripadvisor reviews made by theme park visitors to determine which ones received five stars across the board. Florida remains the state where visitors have the most thrills — … Read more
Major League Baseball will have two fewer venues during the 2025 season (with the displaced Tampa Bay Rays temporarily playing at the spring training home of the New York Yankees and the Athletics, formerly of Oakland, California, taking up transitory residence at a minor league facility in West Sacramento before their move to Las Vegas). … Read more
How the mighty have fallen. If you’re trying to become more outdoorsy this spring — you might want to avoid visiting a national park. Maybe not all of them, but at least the parks that are considered the deadliest — thanks to a new study. Research by the National Park Service examined each US national … Read more
Travelers are going to have to plan ahead in 2025 as national parks across the country are now requiring reservations. Timed visits are being implemented more as popular destinations are experiencing overcrowding amid “selfie-tourism.” “Some national parks use a timed entry system to manage vehicle traffic. Other parks use tour reservations to manage access to … Read more
Chris Pratt wasn’t a fan of the mean jokes about Jim O’Heir on “Parks and Recreation.” The actors had a conversation in O’Heir’s new book, “Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation,” about Pratt, 45, speaking out against the way O’Heir’s character in the NBC sitcom was taunted. “I remember you, … Read more
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads. One of the most remote US national parks is so far off the grid, the only way in is to fly, or hike for miles — and once you’re upclose with the 8.4 million-acre Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska, there are no marked trails or thoroughfares … Read more
Disney is for spreading magic, not ashes. On an episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, Ariana Grande revealed her mom’s wishes to have her ashes spread at Disney World — but her wish will likely never be fulfilled. Grande, 31, was discussing landmark attractions at Disneyland and Disney World with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt … Read more
This plant will be the bane of your existence. A poisonous plant called “baneberry” is prompting warnings from park rangers who are urging the public not to consume the toxic vegetation. “Is that plant looking at me?” the National Park Service wrote on Facebook this week alongside a photo of a white baneberry plant, whose … Read more
There’s lots of fallout in New England. A popular foilage-filled wilderness in Lincoln, New Hampshire, has been overrun with tourists to the point that they are causing rush hour-like bumper-to-bumper traffic on trails. This past weekend’s chaotic scene at the Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch State Park was described as both “dangerous” and disgusting … Read more
Many Americans travel near and far to capture views of fall foliage bursting with autumn colors across the US. Deep reds, bright yellow hues, crisp browns and other natural colors are typically the centerpiece of the leaf-peeping season. But, for those who are colorblind, the thrill of the scenery could be significantly toned down. For … Read more
Phaedra Parks shared some peachy new insight about her “Housewives” return. The 50-year-old revealed what viewers can expect from Season 16 of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” now that she has officially rejoined the cast after a six-season hiatus. “It’s going to be very good,” Parks exclusively told The Post Tuesday after “Dancing With the … Read more
From Pawnee to LA! The crowd was in for a surprise at the premiere of Disney+’s newest series, “Agatha All Along,” when special guests made an appearance on the purple carpet Monday. Kathryn Hahn, 51, and Aubrey Plaza, 40, who play Agatha Harkness and Rio Vidal, respectively, were joined by their former “Parks and Recreation” … Read more
Rats with a preference for pizza might be out of luck. NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced the city has installed pizza-friendly disposal bins to accommodate the bulky boxes that are a hassle to cram into traditional garbage cans, often leading to leftovers for rodents. The first of six new square bins was installed in … Read more
A giant, 40-foot-long slide, notorious for its bumpy rides, is back in business after being shuttered for two years amid safety concerns. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, which went viral in 2022 after videos emerged showing riders bouncing along its ramp, reopened Friday. This time around, Michigan’s Department of Natural … Read more