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☆ Disney's parks are its top money maker — and it plans to spend $60 billion to keep it that way
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

It had been more than a year since the Covid pandemic had forced Disney's domestic parks to shutter, but D'Amaro, chair of Disney's experiences division, was confident guests would flood back in when the gates reopened. Revenues fell 35% in 2020, a nearly $10 billion decrease from the $26.2 billion the experiences division had tallied in the year before the pandemic. The experiences division posted record revenue of $32.5 billion in fiscal 2023, a 16% increase from the prior year. Its innovations, from ride mechanics and animatronics to creature design and immersive architecture, have made Disney's parks a standout in the industry. Storytelling is at the heart of everything across Disney's experiences division.

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☆ I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 10 I think everyone should visit at least once.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo to all 50 US states and most major US national parks. Although I've found beauty in every state, there are some that I want to visit over and over again. AdvertisementOver the past decade, I've successfully visited all 50 US states solo. I've even made it to most of the major US national parks along the way. Although most international travelers gravitate toward states like Florida and New York, I've found fantastic beauty and history in every state.

Persons: I've, —, I'm, I'd Organizations: Service Locations: New Mexico , Montana , New Hampshire, Arizona, Florida, New York

☆ US tourist on safari in Zambia killed by charging elephant
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —An elderly American woman was killed in Zambia after an elephant charged at a vehicle carrying tourists in Kafue National Park. “This is a tragic event and we extend our deepest condolences to the family of the guest who died,” he said. The deceased woman has since been named as 79-year-old Gail Mattson by her family, correcting the age initially cited by Wilderness. “We would like to share some amazing pictures of our wonderful Mom’s trip to South Africa with her friends and family. Zambia is popular with safari travelers thanks to a number of national parks and the quality of its guides.

Persons: Keith Vincent, “, ” Vincent, ”, Gail Mattson, Blake Vetter, Vetter, Mattson, ” Vetter, Rona Wells, ” Wells, Bianca Rudolph, Lawrence Rudolph Organizations: CNN, Wilderness, Facebook Locations: American, Zambia, South Africa, Africa

☆ I'm a former park ranger at state and national parks. Here are my 6 favorite national parks to visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Danielle Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I worked as a park ranger at state and national parks for six years. I also love parks like Shenandoah National Park, Congaree National Park, and Yosemite National Park. AdvertisementWhile working as a park ranger in state and national parks, I was often asked which national park was my favorite. With national park visitation on the rise, travelers want to know which locations are worth their hard-earned PTO. So many national parks and national park sites have special places in my heart, but here are the six I always recommend to travelers.

Persons: — Organizations: Yosemite National, Service Locations: Bryce, Zion, Shenandoah

☆ 7 of the most unique national parks in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Cassandra Brooklyn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Congaree National Park — South CarolinaYou can kayak in Congaree National Park. Jonathan A. Mauer/ShutterstockSouth Carolina’s Congaree National Park is home to one of the country's largest expanses of old-growth forest. But the park is best explored from a kayak or canoe when it floods. The park is free to visit and open year-round, but because this is South Carolina, expect heat, humidity, and mosquitos in the summer. Unsurprisingly, fall, winter, and spring are the best time to visit.

Persons: Jonathan A Locations: Carolina, South Carolina

☆ Horizontal Falls: Why tourists are being banned from riding boats through this Australian natural wonder
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Ronan O Connell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

For decades, tours have pierced these gaps on powerful boats, much to the dismay of the area’s Indigenous Traditional Owners, who say the site is sacred. Talbot Bay’s main boat tour operator, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, will cease traversing the falls in March 2028, with all other operators to stop by the end of 2026. Jeff Mauritzen/Design Pics Editorial/Getty ImagesThe Horizontal Falls ban aims to restore the sanctity of this site. In preparation for the Horizontal Falls ban, the Dambeemangaddee stated they have begun creating new videos and brochures that will explain their culture and spiritual connection to Talbot Bay. “By traversing the falls, visitors experience the awesome nature of this unique environment,” Hall said in a statement earlier this month.

Persons: It’s, Jeff Mauritzen, it’s, Talbot Bay’s, David Attenborough, ”, Reece Whitby, Evan Hall, ” Hall, “, Sally Shaw, ” Shaw Organizations: CNN, Owners, Western, WA Tourism Council, Traditional Owners, WA Government, Western Australian, WA, UNESCO, Tourism Council, National Parks, Kimberley Day Locations: Talbot, Western Australia, Talbot Bay, WA, Kimberley Region, Perth, British, Australia, Kimberley

☆ A boomer couple left coastal Florida after 3 decades for rural Missouri because the Sunshine State 'is definitely not paradise anymore'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

But after decades by the water in Florida, Meaders said Florida "is definitely not paradise anymore." Meaders wanted to be closer to her son and grandson, and the couple wanted a small-town feel. AdvertisementMany older Americans continue to flock to Florida, though some have recently told Business Insider they've had enough of the Sunshine State. Meaders and Dunne met in Brevard County after Dunne moved back. They've found the hospitality of everyone in their community much improved, noting that many people in her small Missouri city recently moved from California.

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☆ 7 of the most beautiful US national parks, according to someone who's been to 59 of them
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After traveling to 59 US national parks, a few stand out more than others. Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming tops my list of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. I also love visiting places like Acadia National Park and Olympic National Park. Although I've found all 59 of the national parks I've visited to be beautiful, some simply took my breath away, regardless of my personal preferences. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, It's, who's, I've Organizations: Teton, Park, Service, Business Locations: Wyoming, Acadia

☆ After traveling in a van for 2 weeks, I saw how the lifestyle could be cheaper than my Denver life
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I wanted to explore the US, but I also wanted to see if van life was something I could do full-time. I quickly realized that these small costs — eating out, gas station snacks, souvenirs — are where van life can get expensive. AdvertisementSo finding a lifestyle like van life, which includes adventure and potential savings, sounds too good to be true. Monica Humphries/Business InsiderI experienced ways that living in a van could be cheaper than my lifestyle todayThere are hidden costs that come with van life. I'm not saying van life is necessarily cheaper than city living, but I am convinced it can be if I work at it.

Persons: —, ProMaster, I've, Apartments.com, Axios, It's, Brittany Newson, Monica Humphries, it'd, Zach Nelson, Joe's, Joshua, Ram, van, I'd, I'm Organizations: Service, Denver, Mercedes, Benz, Costco, Walmart Locations: Denver , Colorado, Denver, Southwest America, Plenty, San Fransico, Joshua Tree

☆ A Man Who Visited Every US State Ranked His Must-Sees and Ones to Skip
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lee Abbamonte, 45, is a travel blogger who has visited all 50 US states multiple times each. He loves Colorado for its mountain towns but thinks North Dakota is too hard to get to. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . He's also visited all 50 US states at least three times each and all of America's 63 national parks.

Persons: Lee Abbamonte, Abbamonte, —, there's Lee Abbamonte, He's, Cantor Fitzgerald — Organizations: Service, World Trade, Street, Business Locations: Colorado, North Dakota, California, London

☆ Women cyclists used a $6,000 bike to fight off a cougar who was mauling their friend: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFive female cyclists fought off a male cougar in the Pacific Northwest wilderness for 45 minutes, KUOW reports. Five women cyclists in their 50s to 60s had embarked on a ride at the Tokul Creek trail, east of Seattle. Advertisement"Looking to my right, I saw the cougar's face," Bergere told KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio, Seattle's NPR news station. Falling into a shallow ditch with the cougar, Bergere thought her "teeth were coming loose" and could feel her "bones crushing." "These ladies are not big, and they were killing this cougar," Bergere said.

Persons: —, Keri Bergere, Bergere, KUOW, Thomas Barwick, Annie Bilotta, Jeff Sikich, Tietz Organizations: Service, Business, KUOW Puget Sound Public, NPR, Fish & Wildlife Police, National Parks Service, Reuters Cougars, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Department Locations: Pacific, Washington, Seattle, Santa Susana, Southern California

☆ Former 'James Bond' actor Pierce Brosnan 'deeply' sorry after being fined for entering a restricted area of Yellowstone
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewFormer "James Bond" actor Pierce Brosnan has been fined $1,500 after pleading guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a visit to Yellowstone National Park last year. As Business Insider previously reported, federal prosecutors in Wyoming brought criminal charges against Brosnan, 70, after he went into the Mammoth Terraces hot springs area of the historic park in November. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Yellowstone and all our National Parks are to be cared for and preserved for all to enjoy," Brosnan wrote on Instagram. In 2023, around 4.5 million people visited Yellowstone National Park, according to the National Park Service.

Persons: —, James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, Brosnan Organizations: Service, Business, Office, District of, Yellowstone, Geological Fund, US, National Park Service, Geological Survey Locations: Yellowstone, Wyoming, District of Wyoming

☆ National Park Service set to remove nearly 160 cherry trees in DC to repair seawall
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Shania Shelton | Rachel Ramirez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The National Park Service is gearing up to remove nearly 160 cherry trees in Washington, DC, in an effort to repair the city’s deteriorating seawalls, the agency announced Wednesday. More than 450 trees, including 274 cherry trees, will be replanted in the area when the project is finished, the NPS said in a statement. “And there will be an enormous increase in the number of trees that are out there.”Rising sea levels and warming temperatures threaten the thousands of cherry trees in Washington, DC. Construction around the Tidal Basin will remove about 140 cherry trees between the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial. The tree removal effort comes as the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival is set to take place from March 20 to April 14, bringing crowds to the area.

Persons: we’re, ”, Mike Litterst, ” Litterst, Thomas Jefferson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, weren’t, Litterst, “, Derek Van Dam Organizations: CNN, National, Service, West Potomac, Cherry Blossom, NPS, National Mall, Memorial Parks, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, National Oceanic, Atmospheric Administration, Seaboard, DC, Great American, Fund Locations: Washington , DC, Potomac, West, West Potomac Park, Washington ,, —, “

☆ I've been traveling alone for a decade. These are the biggest challenges I face as a female solo traveler.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo to every US state and most of the major national parks. Although I love traveling solo, I've faced many challenges along the way. AdvertisementI started traveling solo nearly a decade ago. Although I love traveling solo and having the freedom to make my own decisions, I'd be lying if I said there aren't challenges. Emily HartAlthough I'd love to say I've never missed out on anything due to traveling solo, that wouldn't be truthful.

Persons: I've, —, I'd, Emily Hart, I'm, there's Organizations: Service Locations: Alaska

☆ I visited the Grand Canyon during low season. The gorgeous views and lack of crowds made up for the colder weather.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Andrew Chen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Grand Canyon is popular, so I visited in February to avoid the busy summer months. Temperatures were brisk, but I still experienced the stunning views and trails of the national park. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the United States, and it gets especially crowded in the summer months. By visiting during the offseason, I was hoping to avoid crowds while still getting the Grand Canyon experience.

Persons: — Organizations: Service Locations: United States, Arizona, Nevada

☆ We've traveled to 91 countries and found 3 hidden gems for seasoned travelers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After visiting all 50 states and 51 national parks, they've traveled to over 91 countries. Hidden gems in Denmark, Latvia, and Greece were their favorite destinations in the world. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Faroe Islands, DenmarkFaroe Islands, Denmark. Faroe Islands, Denmark.

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☆ I've been to nearly every US National Park. Despite having great experiences, I wouldn't revisit these 6.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-03 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo to 59 of the major US national parks. Although I've visited some parks multiple times, there are a few I wouldn't return to. Despite having great experiences, I wouldn't return to Glacier Bay or Haleakalā National Park. AdvertisementOver the past decade, I've traveled to nearly every US national park solo, many of them multiple times. Of the 59 major US National Parks I've visited so far, these are the ones I likely won't revisit.

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☆ Hot on the trail of cherry blossoms — peak times for 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. CNN —In travel news this week: Circling the calendar for peak cherry blossoms, a very rare peek at post-pandemic North Korea and the insightful confessions of a Vegas habitué. While peak bloom can still be up in the air, the dates for the National Cherry Blossom Festival are solidly locked down: March 20-April 14. Meanwhile, Japanese forecasters are out with their own cherry blossom, or sakura, predictions. 02:06 - Source: CNNIn the best of times, a visit to communist North Korea was a rarity.

Persons: Brandon Griggs, He’s, Willy Wonka Organizations: CNN, Washington , D.C, Bloom Watch, National Cherry Blossom, –, Air Albania, AAA Locations: Korea, Netherlands, France, Washington ,, Japan, Wharf, Kochi, Tokyo, wintry Sapporo, Dubai, Atlanta, Air, London, India, United States, North Korea, Russia, Pyongyang, Masikryong, North, Las Vegas, Sin

☆ I'm 85 and still do strength training 3 times a week. Here are my top tips for longevity.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Frank Noble is 85 years old and his routine that includes regular exercise, gardening, and golfing. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Frank Noble, an 85-year-old from Porepunkah in Victoria, Australia. I'd probably spend six hours a day on average in the garden three or four days a week. Frank Noble grows his own vegetables.

Persons: Frank Noble, Noble, —, I've, I'm, I'd, It's, Betty, she's, There's Organizations: Service, Victorian School of Forestry, Forests Commission, National Parks, Central Locations: Porepunkah, Victoria, Australia, Creswick, Forests, Forests Commission Victoria, Central Gippsland

☆ I did one of the most famous hikes at Zion National Park in the winter. Wading through frigid water was worth it to avoid summer crowds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I completed a winter hike through The Narrows, one of Zion National Park 's most popular hikes. Despite the cold, winter was a great time to do this hike as it was free from the summer crowds. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementUtah's Zion National Park is popular, and its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and diverse landscapes make it especially busy in the summertime. Having visited 35 national parks, Zion has always been high on my travel wish list, but I've heard it can be extremely crowded during peak seasons.

Persons: —, Zion, I've Organizations: Zion, Service

☆ A couple that quit their jobs in their 20s explains why the 4% rule of early retirement is overrated — and why they felt comfortable quitting before they reached 'full financial independence'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It can help prospective early retirees figure out how much money they can spend in retirement without running out. When Lauren and Steven Keys set out to achieve financial independence and allow themselves the freedom to quit their 9-to-5s, they kept this formula in mind. But then they did an early retirement "test run" of sorts in 2015: They quit full-time work and traveled to Hawaii for six months. What they realized is that early retirement doesn't necessarily mean they'll never work again. Lauren and Steven Keys quit full-time work in their 20s.

Persons: Lauren, Steven Keys, Steven, Stephen, you'll, We're, I'm, we'll Organizations: Financial Independence, Business, National Parks Locations: Hawaii, United States, It's, Gainesville

☆ The least-visited national parks in the United States in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Marnie Hunter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

The state of Alaska — which covers 665,384 square miles (426 million acres) — is home to five of the 15 least-visited national parks for 2023. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Alaska - 78,305 recreation visitsAmerica’s largest national park, Wrangell-St. Elias encompasses 13.2 million acres — or about the size of Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park and Switzerland combined, the Park Service says. Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida - 84,285 recreation visitsThis island park in Florida is among 20 National Park Service sites that broke visitation records in 2023. Channel Islands National Park, California - 328,746 recreation visitsStretching over five islands and the surrounding ocean, Channel Islands National Park offer opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, birdwatch and more. While Pinnacles may rank among the 15 least-visited national parks, it gets very busy on weekends, holidays and throughout the spring, according to a notice on the park’s website.

Persons: Alaska’s Gates, “, ” Peter Christian, fa’asamoa, Gates, ”, Katmai, Brooks Camp, Elias, Lumir, Nabesna, McCarthy Organizations: CNN, &, CNN Travel, of, Park Service, National Parks, & Preserve, South Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines, Lake Clark, National Park Service, Getty, Isle Royale, NPS, Wolves, Elias, Park & Preserve, Yosemite National, Voyageurs National, Voyageurs National Park, ” Voyageurs, Voyageurs, Service, Channel Locations: Alaska’s, Fairbanks, Alaska, of American Samoa, South, Samoa, Smoky, Wild Rivers, American Samoa, Honolulu, , Alaska, Isle, Lake Superior, Isle Royale, Park , Michigan, Brooks, , Washington, Wrangell, St, Elias, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Switzerland, , Florida, Florida, Key, Fort Jefferson, , Nevada, Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park , Minnesota, Canada, Guadalupe, Park , Texas, Texas, Salt, , South Carolina, South Carolina, Congaree, There’s, Santa Cruz, , California, Southern California

☆ I've visited 39 US national parks. If I had to recommend just one, it'd be this unique spot with a brewery and bathhouses.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Kara Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After visiting 39 US national parks, one stands out as the most unique I've been to. Unlike many national parks, Hot Springs National Park is set in the middle of an Arkansas city. This park features a row of historic bathhouses and the only brewery located in a US national park. AdvertisementWhen thinking of national parks, many people imagine vast tracts of land and scenic drives through awe-inspiring mountain, forest, or desert scenery. Hot Springs National Park, on the other hand, is the country's second smallest national park and is set right in the middle of a small Midwest city.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Arkansas, Midwest

☆ I went on an 8-month solo road trip after a breakup. I'm engaged now, but I still travel alone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Alka Bhatt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Alka Bhatt says her solo trip gave her a love of traveling alone. Courtesy Alka BhattI'm now engaged, but solo trips are still integral to my lifeIt's been nearly three years since my solo trip, and when I got home, I felt ready to date authentically. Rather than mold myself to be more desirable, I listened to my wants and needs and looked for compatibility. Within a few months, I met someone special, and a year into our relationship, I felt he was the one. On a weekend trip to DC last month, I took myself out to a fancy Sichuan restaurant after thrifting at a trendy shop.

Persons: —, I'd, Alka Bhatt, Alka Bhatt I'm, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Toyota, Teton, DC Locations: Philadelphia, Texas, Houston, Pennsylvania, Lake Huron, Upstate New York, Sichuan

☆ The most visited National Park Service sites 2023
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“From Kaloko Honokōhau National Historic Park in Hawai’i to Congaree National Park in South Carolina, parks are attracting more visitors each year to learn about our shared history,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said in a news release. 1 spot as the most visited site in the US National Park system and accounts for 5.15% of all visits in the system. Beyond the summer seasonCongaree National Park in South Carolina is starting to grow in popularity, getting more recognition beyond its home state. National Park ServiceVisitation habits to NPS sites are changing with people finding ways to bypass the traditional warm-weather peak. Among the more famous ones were Joshua Tree National Park (3.27 million) and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. (8.09 million).

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