Moms rely on ‘Buy Nothing’ groups for everything related to theme parks
It’s not common to see “Walt Disney World” and “budget” in the same breath. As costs for family getaways continue to rise steeply, Disney fans are getting creative about saving money without losing out on the fun. Borrowing items from others seems to be a popular strategy. To combat the increasing financial burden of Disney […]
Disney increases ticket prices for all theme parks once more
The most magical place on earth is becoming pricey once more. The Walt Disney Company is set to raise ticket prices at its two major U.S. theme parks: Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim. This increase, effective Wednesday, was initially reported by a Disney-focused news outlet, MickeyVisit.com. Disneyland’s top-tier tickets are facing the […]
Firefighters Accused of Flooding Nearby Park’s Baseball Field in Response to Stray Balls
Two firefighters in Maryland are facing misdemeanor charges after they allegedly sprayed water on a baseball field from a fire truck during a longstanding dispute involving the fire department’s property. Montgomery County Fire Chief Christopher Riley and firefighter Alan Burns have been charged with three misdemeanors related to this incident, which occurred this July, as […]
Congress needs to take immediate action to safeguard the nation’s parks and our cultural legacy.
From the rugged coast of Acadia to the pristine valleys of glaciers, America’s national parks are treasures that are celebrated both domestically and internationally. But they’re not just beautiful landscapes; they embody significant parts of our history, freedom, and future. It’s essential that we keep them at the forefront of our shared values. These parks […]
Parks and museums become new areas of cultural conflict.
The debate over how American history is presented in national parks and museums is heating up, particularly as President Trump advocates for a shift in narratives at the National Parks and the Smithsonian. His focus is on modifying exhibits that cover topics ranging from slavery and the civil rights movement to transgender and disability rights. […]
Queens community garden operators opposing Israel issued a vacate order by NYC Parks Department.
Controversy at Queens Community Garden Over Political Allegiances Leaders of a community garden in Queens, who have faced criticism for their anti-Israeli stance, have required participants to vow support for Palestine. This week, the NYC Parks division issued a notice demanding that the leaders of Sunset Community Garden vacate the premises by September 3rd. Mayor […]
Trump aims to pay tribute to traitors and racist stories in our national parks and monuments.
Under the Trump administration’s initiative to restore “Truth and Sanity” in American History, visitors to national parks are now encouraged to report any “inappropriate” markers or displays. This comes alongside some public commentary, wherein park rangers have called for increased funding and support for the parks. One visitor at Yellowstone even expressed frustration that bison […]
You can enter over 100 national parks for free on a specific day in August.
On August 1st, you can visit any of our national parks without an entrance fee. There are a total of seven days in the year when anyone can enter for free, as listed on the National Park Service site. Generally, there is an admission fee. This year, those dates included January 9th, a day of […]
Cincinnati council member Victoria Parks criticized for claiming victims asked for the assault
Cincinnati city councillors are facing backlash over comments made on Facebook following a violent incident downtown last weekend. A user named Leohna Alia La Jcannon posted about the brutal attack, prompting a response from what seems to be Councillor Victoria Parks’ account. “They begged for that beatdown!” was one of the comments made. The comment […]
Charlie Kirk refers to South Park’s parody of him as a mark of pride.
Charlie Kirk Parodied by South Park’s Eric Cartman Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, seems to have gained a new level of notoriety, as he’s being featured in a parody by “South Park.” In a teaser released on Tuesday, the character Eric Cartman takes on a persona reminiscent of Kirk. In the clip, Cartman […]