Deaths due to extreme heat at national parks increasing, data from the National Parks Service shows Thursday, July 27 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- National parks aficionados are making their annual summer pilgrimage to their favorite gateway to the great outdoors, but the extreme heat that has been plaguing much of the U.S. is making that trek more dangerous.Despite the unrelenting heat that has been... Read More.
Universal Parks letting visitors dive into ‘Stranger Things’ season 4 Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House Friday, July 14 by ABC NewsThe world of Stranger Things is coming back to Universal theme parks this Halloween with a season 4 upgrade.In a new video, which shows a young woman who finds herself facing off against the demonic Vecna, the park touts the... Read More.
3 dead after spate of tragic accidents at national parks Monday, June 26 by ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Three people died after a spate of tragic accidents at United States National Parks in June.A stepfather and his stepson died on Friday following a tragic series of events, beginning with his younger stepson, 14, losing consciousness while hiking the Big Bend... Read More.
‘The Last of Us’-themed haunted house experience coming to Universal Theme Parks Thursday, June 15 by ABC NewsAs part of its Halloween Horror Nights this year, Universal Studios has announced it's bringing the scares of HBO's smash video game adaptation The Last of Us to its visitors in a
Disney CEO announces forthcoming ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Frozen’ sequels, new ‘Avatar’ attraction for Disney Parks Wednesday, February 8 by ABC NewsIn an earnings call on Wednesday, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger outlined a reorganization that will result in 7,000 employees being laid off. That said, for Disney fans there was some good news: Iger noted that sequels to some of its biggest hits, Toy... Read More.
Pennsylvania state parks offer New Year’s Day guided hikes Tuesday, December 27 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – New Year’s Day guided hikes will be offered at 34 of Pennsylvania’s state parks, including Parker Dam, Canoe Creek, and Cook Forest state parks in the Tri-County area.The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering the guided hikes as part of... Read More.
Sandy Township receives grant to extend sanitary sewer service Saturday, September 3 by Louise BennettSANDY TWP. – A federal grant of more than $278,000 will help Sandy Township extend sanitary sewer service to two mobile home parks, several single-family houses and an industrial park along Platt... Read More.
Cook Forest State Park named in top five camping places across the nation Wednesday, June 22 by Louise BennettPortland, OR – One of our local state parks has been named the fifth best place to camp in the United States.Cook Forest State Park was given that high rating by users of the camping app, The Dyrt.The 11,500-plus acres of Cook Forest State... Read More.
National Parks icon, Betty Reid Soskin, retires as park ranger at 100 years old Saturday, April 16 by ABC News(RICHMOND, Calif.) -- Celebrations are in order Saturday at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park located in Richmond, California, for former National Park Service ranger Betty Reid Soskin.Prior to her retirement just weeks ago, Soskin, at age 100, was... Read More.
How Disney parks fight food waste with redirected meals for food banks, farms and more Thursday, April 14 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The happiest place on earth is doubling down to ensure it does its part to keep the earth happy too.For Earth Month, the company is celebrating Disney Planet Possible -- a collective of tangible actions that emphasizes sustainability efforts -- and... Read More.
