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Nearly 100 years later, beloved amusement park still refuses to charge admission

June 4, 2026

Nearly 100 years later, beloved amusement park still refuses to charge admission

Pennsylvania's old-fashioned Knoebels Amusement Resort has offered free admission since opening in 1926. It now features 60 rides, food stands and classic charm.

Popular amusement park bans guest for life after roller coaster stunt viral video

June 3, 2026

Popular amusement park bans guest for life after roller coaster stunt viral video

YouTuber Allen Ferrell has been banned for life from all Six Flags parks after posting a viral video of himself eating chicken nuggets on a roller coaster.

Beloved theme park to close for good, ending nearly 50 years of family memories

June 2, 2026

Beloved theme park to close for good, ending nearly 50 years of family memories

Leaving residents mourning the end of an era, Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington, is set to close permanently on Nov. 1, 2026, after this last season.

One of America's most beautiful national parks now facing Disneyland-level crowds

May 26, 2026

One of America's most beautiful national parks now facing Disneyland-level crowds

Heading into the summer travel season, Yosemite National Park is surging with tourists, with overcrowding reported. The National Park Service says there are "high visitation" times.

Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

May 20, 2026

Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

A grieving Pennsylvania woman, Keshia Smith, unearthed a 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park after losing her son and father.

Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation

May 19, 2026

Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation

Visitors and vacationers evacuated from the Titan roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas after a power outage stopped the 245-foot ride mid-course over the weekend.

Copycats flock to picnic table in Taiwan park after wildlife cam livestream catches couple getting it on

May 18, 2026

Copycats flock to picnic table in Taiwan park after wildlife cam livestream catches couple getting it on

A wildlife livestream in Taiwan's Yangmingshan National Park allegedly captured a couple at a picnic table, sparking viral crowds and police attention.

11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire

May 18, 2026

11 National Park Service workers evacuated by helicopter amid California fire

A helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island as a human-caused wildfire spread across more than 10,000 acres.

The best outdoor weekend in Northwest Georgia doesn’t require 'roughing it' or sleeping on the ground

May 15, 2026

The best outdoor weekend in Northwest Georgia doesn’t require 'roughing it' or sleeping on the ground

Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia pairs world-class hiking at Lula Lake Land Trust with the luxury of Cloudland at McLemore resort for a perfect trip.

Iconic 'secret' waterfall now limits access as crowds push park to breaking point

May 11, 2026

Iconic 'secret' waterfall now limits access as crowds push park to breaking point

The beautiful Burney Falls in California now requires advance reservations after visitor numbers roughly doubled since 2015, pushing the park beyond capacity.