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Filed under: Asia, Europe, North America, China, Germany, Theme Parks Ready to see some seriously creepy photos from abandoned theme parks around the planet? We thought so. After reflecting on the plight of Six Flags New Orleans after Katrina we got to thinking about other theme parks in similar situations around the world. As it turns out, there are a whole host of abandoned properties in similar states, some with impressively decrypt structures. Check out our gallery below for a few great… Read more

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, North America, United States, Camping, Ecotourism, NewsVisitors to America’s national parks now have a new high tech option for learning more about those amazing places. Last week the National Parks Conservation Association released an app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch that offers up a wealth of information on 50 of the most popular parks in the country, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite. (For a complete list… Read more

Filed under: Activism, Festivals and Events, North America, United States, Ecotourism, NewsToday is National Public Lands Day, which has been set aside to celebrate service and recreation on public lands across the U.S. In recognition of the day, there are a number of volunteer projects taking place throughout the country to help protect and clean up our public spaces and ensure that they remain a viable natural resource that we can all enjoy well into the future. Some of the projects that… Read more

Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Europe, North America, United States, Camping, Budget TravelNext weekend, August 14-15, is the third, and final, fee free weekend in America’s national parks for 2010. For those two days, more than 100 of the parks will open their gates to the public at no cost, giving visitors a chance to experience “America’s best idea” for themselves. The complete list of parks that will be waiving their entry fees can be found by clicking here. That list… Read more

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Festivals and Events, North America, United StatesLooking for things to do today to help celebrate the fourth of July? Then look no further than the U.S. National Parks, many of which are hosting special events to celebrate Independence Day. For example, Mt. Rushmore has a full schedule of activities set for the day that includes folk dancing, autographs from historical figures, music, and informational talks given by the rangers. In the… Read more

Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Hiking, History, Paddling, Surfing, Festivals and Events, North America, United States, CampingWhile the U.S. celebrates a long, three-day weekend this week, the National Park Service is giving us all something to look forward to next weekend as well. The NPS has announced that it is continuing its very popular free admissions program, and on June 5 and 6, more than 100 parks will throw open their gates and waive the entrance fee to all guests. The complete list… Read more

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Photos, North America, United StatesCamera manufacturer Canon is preparing to hold a series of digital photography workshops in several national parks this summer beginning in Yosemite this June. Those workshops will run from the 7th through the 28th, before moving on to the Grand Canyon National Park in July, then on to Yellowstone and Acadia National Park in August. You can check the full schedule of locations, dates and times, by clicking here. The… Read more