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Fairy-Tale Park Legacy: Roger Tofte’s Enchanted Forest lives on; research backs outdoor play

In 1971, Roger Tofte brought his childhood dream to life by opening Enchanted Forest, an amusement park inspired by a memorable family road trip to Minnesota. The park, known for its enchanting sculptures, drew crowds over the years. Despite facing challenges such as storm damage, Tofte and his family worked…

The Times of India · 16h ago

Brighton and beyond: an art director’s guide to East Sussex style

On a road trip in the fully electric Volvo EX60, Alexis Foreman shows Lauren Bravo her favourite beauty spots and design gems

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

India's Lost Railways: Where You Can Still Trace the Closed Lines

The Shakuntala Railway still exists on paper, in satellite imagery, and in the memory of the farmers whose cotton fields it once crossed. Operated for over a century by a British private company, the Killick Nixon group, it ran 190 kilometres through Vidarbha, connecting Yavatmal to Murtijapur, and it was…

Times Life · Oct 23

Oklahoma zoologist built an 80-foot blue whale; it became a Route 66 icon

Beside a quiet pond in Oklahoma, an enormous blue whale rises from the grass, and travellers have been stopping to admire it for decades. The Blue Whale of Catoosa began as a grandfather's gift, a playful, welcoming structure meant to give his grandchildren a place to swim and play. Today…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Road Trip Time

I leave with my dad for a month-ish long road trip soon. My dogs are going with us. And I’ll get to visit with both of my daughters. Woot, woot!

Blogging Away Debt · Oct 13

I drove the length of Mississippi – these are the spots you should visit on a road trip

On a journey across the southern state, Annabel Grossman revels in the Delta blues, explores civil rights history and walks in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Your Car Says More About You Than You Think

Of course, your car does not define your personality. Practical needs, budget, family requirements and lifestyle all influence what you drive. But your choice of car can sometimes offer an interesting glimpse into your preferences and driving personality. So, what might your car say about you? 1. You Drive an…

MyLifeXP · Oct 9

The best road trips to spot Europe’s most impressive wildlife

Planning a wildlife escape? These European road trips combine spectacular scenery with some of the continent’s best opportunities for spotting animals in the wild.

Euronews · Oct 5

VW’s Electric Polo Is Expensive. But After Driving It, It's Not Hard To See Why

Volkswagen’s new small EV feels remarkably grown-up on a European road trip. It might be VW's best EV ever, but it is expensive.

InsideEVs · Oct 1

Dodge City by Patrick deWitt review – a wild draft-dodging road trip

This tale of a 60s college dropout driving across the US to avoid being sent to Vietnam is committed to both readerly pleasure and literary artifice

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1