Sharing is caring. Florida mom Kiara Blanco is a staunch believer in that kindergarten adage — especially when it comes to children sharing toys at the playground. But Blanco’s take has elicited harsh backlash online, with other parents a little less generous when it comes to others enjoying their offspring’s objects. “Don’t bring toys to the park … Read more
He thinks Staten Island is treasure island. At 6 a.m. this past Saturday, David Hager, 58, and wife Michelle, 51, and two sons, Tyler and Ryan, 21 and 17, started digging in a small park in the forgotten borough. Hager, who lives in Colorado, believes he has correctly deciphered clues pinpointing buried booty on Staten Island from Byron Preiss’s 1982 … Read more
Welcome to Yosemite — do you have a booking? Travelers to the legendary California beauty spot and other popular national parks from coast to coast will need to remember to snag a reservation before hitting the road this summer — or risk being denied entry upon arrival. The gate-keeping system, which for a number of … Read more
Mickey, Goofy and Donald want to work in a unionized Disney clubhouse. The “cast members” who don the costumes of the beloved characters at Disney’s California theme parks filed a petition to have a vote on whether to join the Actors’ Equity Association, the union shop which represents live performers such as Broadway actors and … Read more
She’s a hero on and off screen. Mariska Hargitay would have made her “Law and Order: SVU” character, Olivia Benson, proud last week when she helped a child find their parent after they assumed the actress was an on-duty police officer. According to witnesses at the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park, the little … Read more
On the eve of her third St. Patrick’s Day as the United States Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin — a lawyer, arbitrator and former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives — shared her favorite things to see and do in Dublin with The Post. The Phoenix Park Antlered denizens in Phoenix Park. Marcin … Read more
On April 8, 2024, the shadow of the moon will move across the land of the free, blotting out the sun and darkening the days of millions in a total solar eclipse. This is a big one, extending from Mexico’s Pacific Coast across North America, touching 15 states from Texas to Maine and pulling itself … Read more
To travel is to live, and this couple has done just that. A Seattle couple who stepped foot on all 63 national parks across America — and even survived a plane crash — gave their takes on which “otherworldly” parks they enjoyed and recommend for tourists. Outdoor content creators Matt Smith and his wife Karen … Read more
Well, dam. A new report has revealed the top 10 deadliest national parks — from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to Mount Rainier in Washington state. But there’s no need to turn around the family van and head for home — parenting experts are sharing how to enjoy America’s precious gems with kids in tow. “We first ensure … Read more
Walt Disney said Wednesday it will offer discounts on ticket prices for children at its theme parks for a limited period as it looks to boost traffic. Business at amusement parks took a hit during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 as the spread of COVID-19 forced closures and hit attendance. The business had, however, rebounded … Read more
In the middle of a scorching heat wave, more than 3,000 New Yorkers came together in Central Park to break a world record. Billed as the city’s largest LGBTQ+ Fashion Week bash, Dreamland broke the Guinness World Record for fashion show attendees on Saturday at the ticketed extravaganza at the park’s SummerStage. Dreamland’s attendance broke … Read more
It’s the swing awakening. There’s nothing wrong with decorating your patch of grass with lawn flamingos — if that’s what you’re into, of course. In a new first-person report penned for RV Travel, road tripper Nanci Dixon revealed that those charming pink statuettes outside of tents and RVs are sending a sexy message: Swingers camp … Read more
A trip to Walt Disney theme parks has been on many American families’ bucket lists for generations as the experiences have become more engaging and parents seek to make memories their children will remember for a lifetime. But there is a flip side to visiting a destination that thousands of other people want to attend at … Read more
This prankster is off the rails — literally. A careless prankster nearly faced deathly consequences when he jumped over the safety rail and lost his footing at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah in a heart-racing video posted on Reddit showed. The footage captured the man in a bright lime green shirt looking back at the camera … Read more
A British father has been captured on video climbing up a theme park’s water slide to rescue his daughter who had gotten stuck. The incident reportedly happened on the Togo Tower ride at Gulliver’s World in Warrington, located outside of Liverpool and Manchester, earlier this month as the child was celebrating their sixth birthday. “Sienna was upset … Read more
Millions visit US national parks each year, and some don’t make it back home. Based on available mortality and visitor data from the National Park Service, five parks were found to be the deadliest. Washington state’s North Cascades National Park has the highest mortality rate at 0.004% with nine deaths between 2014 and 2021. Alaska’s Lake Clark … Read more
Newborn lion cubs play in the high-contrast carrion of a malnourished zebra. Yards away, their mother stalks a wildebeest in the tall grass, Its ribcage bulges against its thick hide. She takes him down with a single bite. Welcome to the circle of life. After six years of poor rainfall, Kenya is experiencing its worst … Read more
Elvis has left the building — and brides are discovering a new side of Las Vegas that has nothing to do with greasy pompadours or rhinestone suits. When Sophie O’Brien decided that it was finally time to tie the knot with her childhood sweetheart, Bernie O’Brien (handily, the couple happened to share a last name … Read more
‘SNL’ was graced by Pawnee, Indiana’s two leading ladies — Amy Poehler and Aubrey Plaza. “Saturday Night Live” alum Poehler surprised audiences on Saturday by appearing as her iconic “Parks and Rec” character Leslie Knope on “The Weekend Update” portion of the show, reports Entertainment Weekly. Plaza, host of this week’s episode, also appeared as … Read more
This diamond in the rough wasn’t hard to find. A Minnesota couple on an 11-state road trip to celebrate their 10th anniversary stumbled upon a 1.9-carat brown diamond, according to FOX 54 News Now. Seth and Jessica Erickson were at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas Nov. 4 when they came across the sparkler … Read more