BARABOO – It wasn’t even 9 a.m. on this chilly Saturday in August and Devil’s Lake State Park was already coming to life. People flocked to the park’s namesake lake with beach towels and kayak paddles. Others headed to the hiking trails on the steep quartzite cliffs that surround it. Grills were already reserved for […]
Historic Route 66 restaurant has new tenant The Chicken Shack is moving to a new location on Route 66, into a building that formerly housed Hillbillee’s Chicken. Paige Dillard, Oklahoman A popular activity among car enthusiasts is to follow the old Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, which was 2,448 miles long at the […]
The incident occurred near Fossil Rapid in the park. The man’s identity has not yet been released by authorities. This is the latest in a series of deaths in the park this year. An 80-year-old man died after falling from a boat on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. The incident occurred on […]
Video: These holidays take place in autumn When is fall break? Here is the list of fall holidays, including Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. As New Yorkers plan one last trip before the kids go back to school, you may be wondering the best and worst times to travel […]
Travel safety tips for traveling abroad with a smartphone With these tips, you can rest assured if your smartphone is lost or stolen while traveling. problem solved Summer is over and children are going back to school, which means fewer travel options for many families. And while week-long trips aren’t possible, there are still places […]
Wastewater treatment plant in Everglades City in operation Treated water bubbles in a holding tank at Everglades City’s new wastewater treatment plant, which was built with state and federal funds. Florida is full of natural beauty – from the state’s crystal clear, blue-green freshwater springs to the thousands of lakes, hundreds of miles of beaches […]
Labor Day explained: Depressing and violent origins Labor Day has a deeper meaning than just the end of summer. It marks a turning point in U.S. labor history, even one with a violent beginning. USA TODAY One of the busiest travel weekends of the year is just around the corner: Labor Day weekend 2024 begins […]
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Pigeon Forge theme park WildSide comes from the makers of Anakeesta The new Smoky Mountains theme park WildSide offers bike trails and guided off-road tours on 900 acres. Townsend is home to one of the three main entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is often described as the most peaceful of them. […]
Video: These holidays take place in autumn When is fall break? Here is the list of fall holidays, including Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. Still thinking about how to spend your Labor Day weekend? If you’re planning on ending the summer with a last-minute getaway, check this out. Just […]
