More than 305 million people visited a national park last year, passing the visitation record set at national parks in 2014, according to unofficial numbers from the National Park Service.
More people visiting national parks
New York City streets are safer, officials say
Despite a number of recent polls citing crime as a problem in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials this week announced the number of traffic fatalities dropped in 2015, while the number of pedestrian deaths reached a new low.
Georgia publishes guide to state parks
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has published the “2016 Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.”
This city is the worst when it comes to bed bugs
Orkin ranked Chicago tops in its annual Top 50 Bed Bug Cities. It marks the fourth year in a row The Windy City has led the way.
Might Spirit and Frontier merge?
There is renewed speculation that Frontier and Spirit airlines might merge, according to published reports.
New Frozen ride set to open at Epcot
Epcot guests will soon be able to visit the kingdom of Arendelle when the highly anticipated attraction Frozen Ever After opens in the Norway Pavilion. The ride replaces the popular Maelstrom attraction that closed in 2014.
Walt Disney World to complete Disney Springs this year
Walt Disney World this year will complete a multi-year transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs.
Global Traveler readers say United has best loyalty program
United Airline’s MileagePlus loyalty program is the Best Overall Frequent-Flyer Program in the world for 2015, according to readers of Global Traveler.
FAA: Boeing agrees to pay $12 million settlement
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) has agreed to pay $12 million multiple pending and potential enforcement cases, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Study: Passengers see longer delays despite federal rule
It takes most air passengers more time to reach their destination despite a federal rule that penalizes airlines for stranding them onboard during lengthy tarmac delays, a Dartmouth College-Massachusetts Institute of Technology study finds.