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Washington State Parks: The 12 Best State and National Parks

Washington acquired the nickname the ‘Evergreen State’ due to its many evergreen forests, and it’s a paradise for tourists and nature lovers. It has everything from snow-capped mountains to alpine lakes, waterfalls, and campsites. Although Olympic and Rainier make headlines …

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Most Popular Amusement Parks Worldwide

The oldest-operating amusement park, to date, is 436 years old. In Klampenborg, Denmark, Bakken boasts six roller coasters—one of which is a wooden ride that has been operating since 1932. So while the idea of an amusement park seems inherently American …

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Displays From Around The world

Thousands of years ago—the second century B.C., to be precise—folks in Liuyang, China began using the precursor to modern-day fireworks. People would throw sticks of bamboo into a fire, believing the subsequent explosion (caused by overheated air pockets) warded off …

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11 Heated Outdoor Pools Perfect For US Winter Getaways

Winter weather doesn’t have to mean the end of bathing suit season. Amid blustery snowdrifts, ski jumps, and wintry mountain ranges across the U.S., Dolphin Pools curated a list of 11 hotels and resorts with heated outdoor pools that are …

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Most Popular National Parks in America

Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28% year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. Many parks were forced to close to combat the spread of the virus, but that’s not the whole story—when the …

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