Tag: parks

State and city parks offer wild views

When Hoosiers need a break from phone screens and notification pings, there are plenty of opportunities to spend some time in the fresh air and see native wildlife in natural habitats. You can spot Bald Eagles at Eagle Creek Park and maybe some coyotes at Fort Harrison State Park. Here are some of the best […]

9 Incredible Foodie Experiences in America’s National Parks

No one goes to Hooters for wings (as they profoundly say), and no one goes to national parks for the food. But perhaps they should: America’s national parks offer a smorgasbord of culinary experiences that can’t be found anywhere else, from historic pastries to “medicinal” beers—never mind the culinary experiences that could but shouldn’t be […]

Free ‘Movie Nights in the Parks’ series returns

The summer “Movie Nights in the Parks” series, hosted by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, kicks off June 26. The family-friendly event will showcase a selection of films under the stars. The movie nights will begin at dusk on the following dates: June 26: “Ferngully: The Last Rainforest” – McKinley Park July 10: “Star Trek II: […]

10 fun, quirky and kitschy amusement parks in Michigan

Amusement parks come in all shapes and sizes: Some have massive, towering rides and waterslides. Some are charming roadside attractions reminiscent of another era. From giant dinosaurs to leaning fun houses, Michigan is chock full of quirky and kitschy amusements for families and first dates. The Detroit Free Press compiled a list of amusement parks […]

Shaler police cracking down on electric scooters, disorderly conduct in parks

Police in Shaler are cracking down on the use of electronic scooters and other unruly behavior within the township’s parks. The move comes following numerous complaints regarding unsupervised juveniles, particularly at Kiwanis Park and Crawford Pool. On Monday, Channel 11 spotted electronic signs warning people that electric and motorized scooters will no longer be tolerated […]

For the first time, Juneteenth is a free entry day at national parks

The Emancipation Proclamation was supposed to take effect on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing “all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State,” but it didn’t free everyone. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that the last enslaved peoples in Texas were finally freed. The historic date became known as Juneteenth […]