Skateparks in the US and Canada offer unique skating experiences. Check if the park is for vertical or street skating, and bring appropriate protective gear. Research park details and accommodations before visiting. Bring extra gear and a camera for out-of-town parks. Local skaters can recommend nearby attractions. There are various skate parks across the US […]
Parkour is a sport originating from France that involves running, jumping, flipping, and climbing over urban obstacles. Parkour parks are designed with gaps, ladders, ledges, rails, and walls for athletes to practice and learn new moves. These parks also offer lessons and competitions for experienced athletes. Parkour is a sport that originated in France and […]
Monument Park at Yankee Stadium honors legendary baseball players with stone monuments, plaques, and retired numbers. It also includes tributes to other figures, such as announcers and victims of the 9/11 attacks. Jackie Robinson is the only non-Yankee player honored. It stands to reason that since the New York Yankees have been around for over […]
Northeast Greenland National Park is the largest protected park on Earth, covering 357,917 square miles and containing 40% of the world’s musk ox population. It is located in the Arctic and home to various animal species. The largest protected park on Earth is Northeast Greenland National Park, which is approximately 357,917 square miles (927,000 square […]
Komodo National Park in Indonesia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of islands that protect the endangered Komodo dragon and marine biodiversity. The park has faced conflicts with local fishermen and poachers. The islands have a history of human settlements, and the population has grown steadily. Tourists visit to see the Komodo dragon, the […]
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with diverse wildlife, including over 300 bird species, 120 mammal species, and more than 300 mountain gorillas. The park offers hiking, bird watching, and cultural performances, but visitors must obtain passes to see the gorillas, and there are concerns about disease transmission from […]
Rules for parking at broken meters vary by location. Check with your local department of parking and transportation. Report broken meters and note that in some areas, parking at a broken meter is not allowed and can result in a ticket or towing. Some cities allow parking at broken meters for the posted time limit. […]
Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Australia, covers 4.7 million acres of untouched land with diverse flora and fauna, including 300 bird species, 50 mammal species, and two types of crocodiles. The park also offers insight into the history of Australia’s Aboriginal peoples and contains over 5,000 art sites. Aboriginal people […]
Central Park is the most visited urban park in the US, with 42 million visitors in 2015. Cast iron lampposts scattered around the park have four-digit codes indicating location and east/west side. The park was designed in 1858 and is worth $528.8 billion. It is managed by a non-profit organization. Located in the heart of […]
Katmai National Park in Alaska is the fourth largest national park in the US, established in 1918 and expanded in 1980 to protect its volcanic formations, rugged landscapes, and wildlife. The Valley of 10,000 Smokes is a popular attraction, and the park is home to six active volcanoes and brown bears that gather during salmon […]
Central Park’s original design included a 15-acre meadow for sheep grazing, which was home to approximately 200 pedigree Southdown sheep until 1934 when the Tavern on the Green was built. The sheep were tended to by a shepherd and his family in a Victorian barn, and their wool was harvested and auctioned off. The sheep […]
Yellowstone National Park, spanning Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, was the world’s first national park. It’s famous for geothermal features, including Old Faithful, and has five entrances. The park offers educational tours, lectures, and camps for visitors. Yellowstone National Park in the United States was the first national park in the world. The park spans Wyoming, […]
Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia is known for its staurolite crystals, which are said to have been formed from fairy tears at the news of Jesus’ crucifixion. The park offers camping, hiking, swimming, and fishing, and was created from land donated by Julius B. Fishburn in 1933. The land was originally owned by Native […]
Channel Islands National Park is a US national park consisting of five Pacific islands off the coast of Southern California. It covers 249,561 acres and is home to unique animal species. Visitors can camp, dive, and explore historic attractions. The Chumash tribe first inhabited the islands 12,000 years ago, and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the […]
Dinosaur State Park in Connecticut features a dome displaying over 500 Eubrontes dinosaur tracks dating back 200 million years. The park also has trails, an arboretum, and activities such as trace casting and gem mining. Admission fees apply for the dome display. Dinosaur State Park is a state park in Rocky Hill, Connecticut several miles […]
Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina covers 14,100 acres and offers outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, rock climbing, and hiking trails. The park also features historical exhibits and a 600-foot-tall granite peak called Stone Mountain. Visitors can fish in the park’s streams, hike on its trails, and camp in its facilities. Stone Mountain […]
Morrow Mountain State Park in North Carolina offers outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, boating, and fishing. It has over 4,000 acres of land, six cabins, and a nature museum. The park is named after James McKnight Morrow and is open year-round. Morrow Mountain State Park is a recreational park operated by the […]
Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado was designated as a national park in 1906 to protect its archaeological history, including the ancient Anasazi tribe’s dwellings in caves and under cliffs. The park’s most popular attraction is the Cliff Palace, the largest North American rock dwelling. Before national recognition, artifacts were stolen and sold, but the […]
Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico features long and deep limestone caves, self-guided tours of the largest cavern, bat flight sightings, and a visitor center with geological and historical information. The caves were formed from an ancient underwater fossil coral reef and were designated a national monument in 1923 and a national park in […]
Fort Mountain State Park in Tennessee has over 6,700 acres of land with campsites, cottages, and horse accommodation. The park features a wall, possibly built by American Indians, and offers activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and swimming. State parks are managed by state governments and are protected land. Fort Mountain State Park is a […]
