It began with a few tents pitched on the grassy rise on the banks of an L.A. landmark, Echo Park Lake. Then, last year, more homeless people set up camp. By latest count, 174 tents or makeshift structures were bunched at the north end of the lake and spread along […]
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Expansive vistas, serene lakes, abundant wildlife and good old fresh air — what’s not to love about national parks? So many Americans have taken refuge in parks during the pandemic that 15 of them set recreation visitation records in 2020. All of the parks have adjusted their operations as a […]
City Parks and Recreation Director Joel Dunn said the clearing work as part of the renovation of Battle Park is being done because a local expert advised a lot of invasive species of plant life at the park needed to be controlled. Dunn told the City Council during a council […]
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Legoland New York Resort is planning to open in 2021, and when it does there will be exciting rides and attractions, places to eat, and a brand new hotel with themed rooms to stay in while visiting the epic 150-acre theme park. And, of course, there […]
For Penn State professor Jadrian Wooten, the popular TV show “Parks and Recreation” is more than a funny show — it’s a tool he uses to educate students. Wooten, an associate teaching professor of economics, uses popular culture and TV references in his classes to teach his students, which has […]
In March 2020, students’ and teachers’ lives around the world were suddenly impacted in a way nobody could have foreseen. Approximately one year ago, students were sent home from Penn State for two weeks, which would later turn into the remainder of the spring semester. With the onset of the […]
Tennis enthusiasts in San Francisco will have new state-of-the-art courts to play on when Golden Gate Park is set to open the new Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center next week. The $27 million project to rennovate the park’s courts initially broke ground in April 2019, with the brand-new facility […]
Like most actors, Robinson did his best to rationalize his character’s decisions in order to play him, but that became more and more difficult as Ulbricht ignored the guiding principles that he established during Silk Road’s infancy. “The website was Ross’ thesis statement, almost, on his libertarian ideals including no […]
When I approached the Golden Gate Park tennis courts the other day, I didn’t know what to expect. I hadn’t been for years, but had many (mostly) fond memories of playing there. I had gotten trounced more than a few times in their tournaments and loved hanging out in the […]
With Spring Break around the corner, Texans will be looking to explore and get outside. Texas State Parks are already seeing day passes and campsites filling up for the spring and summer months, so visitors planning a state park adventure this Spring Break are encouraged to make their reservations as early as […]
About a year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of theme parks statewide, Disney California Adventure park plans to reopen starting March 18 at limited capacity, welcoming visitors who buy tickets to stroll through the park and purchase food, drinks and merchandise. Months ago, Disney reopened its park-adjacent Downtown […]
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rangers removed 800 square feet of graffiti from sandstone canyon walls. It covered a mile within the park, officials say. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area A mile of canyon walls was damaged by graffiti in an Arizona national recreation area, officials said. Rangers at Glen […]
As the first week of in-person classes comes to a close, many Penn State students continue to figure out a routine that will last them through the spring semester. Some students, like Sam Biederwolf, said the atmosphere started to feel “more normal” than during the remote period since students arrived […]
Carolyn Muyskens | The Holland Sentinel DOUGLAS — A group of parents in Douglas are ramping up fundraising efforts to buy playground equipment for Schultz Park and Beery Field, in the hopes of installing the first pieces this summer. The group aims to raise about $320,000 in total for new, accessibly designed play structures […]
Reservations for campsites in the Michigan State Parks can be made six-months before the planned arrival date. MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Camping sites in the Michigan State Park system can be reserved six-months in advance of a planned arrival date. That means many of the most popular state park campgrounds […]
UPDATE: Springsteen took shot of tequila, was ‘swaying’ and ‘glassy eyed’ in DWI arrest, court records say A day after news broke that rock legend Bruce Springsteen had been charged with drunken driving at the Jersey Shore last fall, separate sourced reports have emerged that he was ticketed after taking […]
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The future of a Portsmouth skate park hangs in the balance. The city Planning Commission wants to build a new fire station where the skate park is currently located off George Washington Highway, but where the park will move to remains unclear. A petition is growing […]
We’re trying very hard not to connect with people right now…Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Avenue, is bringing their latest pop-up installment from Schitt’s Creek to Chicago with the announcement of Schitt Happens. Opening to the public this Friday, February 12 and running through April 1, the bar’s newest […]
Stakeholders are excited about the state Department of Environmental Protection’s plan for the ecological restoration of the Liberty State Park interior. During a virtual public meeting Thursday, the DEP unveiled a proposal to restore the vegetation and bring back multiple species native to the tidal wetlands, non-tidal wetlands, and uplands […]
CONCORD — Longtime residents near Ellis Lake Park who say they’ve worked years to see the park improved for years now want to make sure they can afford to enjoy the results of their efforts. The city recently applied for $6.7 million in state funding would beautify the 10-acre park, […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. National parks have been a respite for United States travelers this year. As dozens of international borders remain […]
DEFIANCE, Mo. – The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is putting together a unique opportunity for couples to have a romantic evening outdoors. “Date Night in the Park” features two hours of food, fun, and a roaring fire. They say it will make you fall in love with […]