General Travel News - Page 244

August 6, 2024

Trump's defamation lawsuit against ABC throws wrench into network's debate plans

Former President Trump announced he was backing out of the Sept. 10 ABC debate as his defamation lawsuit against the Disney-owned network moves forward.

August 5, 2024

Butler Farm Show follows Trump rally shooting with annual event to ‘get back to normal life’

The Butler Farm Show kicked off on Monday, just over three weeks after former President Trump was nearly assassinated on the Pennsylvania grounds.

August 5, 2024

2 hikers in Yosemite National Park reported missing

Ana Rodarte, 40, and Miguel Delgado, 63, were reported missing after failing to return from a day hike at California's Yosemite National Park on Saturday.

August 4, 2024

Record-breaking roller coasters that are the highest, fastest, longest, steepest, most expensive in the US

In terms of records, Kingda Ka is one of the most impressive roller coasters in the country. Read about Kingda Ka and more record-breaking coasters in the U.S.

August 3, 2024

Base jumper dies after 500-foot fall at Grand Canyon

National Park Service rangers responded to an emergency call on Thursday and found the body of a man who attempted to base jump from the Yavapai Point's South Rim.

August 3, 2024

On this day in history, August 3, 2004, Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors for first time since 9/11

The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public on Aug. 3, 2004, nearly three years after the 9/11 terror attacks destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

August 2, 2024

Take your hikes up to the next level with this outdoor adventure gear

Conquer the trails with ease with better hiking boots, a new backpack and a few other key pieces of hiking gear.

August 2, 2024

Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, world-famous, is still 'thriving': Here are 5 fun facts

The Coney Island Cyclone, which first dazzled riders in 1927, has withstood the test of time and cemented itself as a roller coaster legend in the United States. Here are 5 fun facts.

August 2, 2024

Largest pizza party, over 60,000 slices devoured, gives Guinness World Record to cruise line

Cruise ship passengers aboard 16 Princess Cruises boats recently achieved a Guinness World Records title for the largest pizza party at multiple venues.

July 31, 2024

Family pranks dad by putting his face on checked luggage

Missouri resident Kelsey Thorne recently went viral after pranking her dad by putting a large sticker of his face on his checked luggage. Mike Bone was shocked to see the surprise as he arrived at the airport in Punta Cana.