SHOCKING: 6 - What They Never Told You

Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for first time in 150 years

The experience has packages for couples and individuals.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

Happy 60th anniversary, Notting Hill carnival – a symbol of all that London can be

Its founders understood the power of culture to challenge racism, build understanding and turn strangers into neighbours. We need that now as much as ever, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Hiker, 91, becomes oldest person to complete grueling Appalachian Trail

Dale Sanders said he fell 71 times on the trail, but completed the journey as ‘people are motivated … by my efforts’

The Guardian - US · Aug 31

In 1934, Black cave guide Matt Bransford sold his 14-room Mammoth Cave hotel and land for just $3,000, far below market value; the family then moved 20 miles away as the national park took shape

Deep below the forests of Kentucky is a world of water, stone and centuries-old human history. Mammoth Cave National Park has the world’s longest known cave system, but its story is about far more than underground passages. It’s also a story about indigenous exploration, enslaved guides, ambitious entrepreneurs, tourism, conservation,…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Going to Buc-ee’s? 10 Things to Know Before Your First Visit

Pulling off the highway and spotting that giant cartoon beaver sign signals the arrival at a roadside attraction unlike anything else in America. Buc-ee’s is not just a convenience store, but a massive travel center that combines dozens of fueling stations with an enormous retail floor packed with food, gear,…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 30

In 2005, a couple bought a 2,300-acre Napa ranch for $8 million; after a 17-year battle over plans for vineyards, the land was bought for $24 million and is becoming a public preserve

For years the fate of a large swath of Napa Valley wilderness has been tied up in competing visions: neat rows of vineyards or a continuous landscape for wildlife to roam. Now, after a long legal and environmental fight, the 2,300-acre property is headed for a very different future: a…

The Times of India · Aug 30

A 55-year-old Missouri official reached the 13,804-foot summit of Wyoming's highest mountain and signed its register; he then disappeared for 5 days before rescuers found him alive and severely dehydrated

In a remarkable tale of survival, a Missouri deputy attorney general was found alive after an arduous five-day ordeal on Gannett Peak. Despite achieving his goal of reaching the summit, he faced severe dehydration and confusion near Scott Lake. Fortunately, search teams successfully located him amidst the challenging terrain, and…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Spinning and dipping, Minnesota fairgoers delight in the classic Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100

With screams and giggles, Minnesota fairgoers are taking delight in the magic of the Tilt-A-Whirl ride as it turns 100 years old

The Independent UK · Aug 30

A private landowner has given up development rights on 145 acres beside Zion National Park; the land can no longer become hotels, condos or restaurants and will remain protected

Visitors who approach Zion National Park from the east are greeted by a winding, scenic drive that feels worlds away from the crowded gateway towns surrounding many other national parks. That sense of serenity is now locked in place, thanks to a new conservation deal announced this week by the…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Two women are taken for emergency brain surgery after presenting injuries seen in high-speed collisions, but they only visited California’s Six Flags

“This is the hardest thing a human being could go through.”

We Got This Covered · Aug 29