A historic covered bridge in Maine is closed after an “overweight dump truck” fell through, creating a gaping hole, officials said. It happened on Babb’s Bridge between Gorham and Windham on Friday afternoon, the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) said on Facebook. The bridge is expected to be closed for months, a press release states....
Aviation trailblazer Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the U.S. nonstop on this day in history, Aug. 24, 1932. Earhart piloted her Lockheed Vega 5B from Los Angeles to Newark in a record 19 hours and 5 minutes. The 3,986-kilometer (2,477-mile) flight set an official U.S. record for women’s distance and...
Top Thrill 2, the long-awaited re-imagining of Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster, will not reopen this operating season, the Sandusky, Ohio-based park announced on August 23. In the statement, Cedar Point said that work was ongoing to modify the ride’s vehicles, and laid most of the blame on the ride’s manufacturer, Zamperla. Zamperla,...
A 24-year-old woman is on a mission to see the world after coming up with creative ways to travel in her free time. Ella Brown works in luxury lifestyle public relations in London while also running a travel social media account called @thatgingerabroad filled with travel tips and tricks. The part-time content creator told Fox...
Tampa, Florida – The beloved Cuban sandwich is a delicious all-American culinary creation first served in Tampa, Florida, more than a century ago, according to proud local lore. It’s a savory, mouthwatering mix — often called a “mixto” — of three kinds of pork, paired with cheese, pickles and mustard, on fresh-baked local bread. No...
A Victorian-era train station has been transformed into a home and partial hotel —and it’s officially on the real estate market. Lisa and Steve Rawlings purchased the former Coalport Station in 2002 as a way to get out of the city and into a space that wasn’t in the middle of all the hustle and...
A new study said these states are where Americans have the most fun —and some of the choices may be surprising. WalletHub, a personal finance company, looked at the 50 U.S. states across two key factors — “entertainment & recreation” and “nightlife” — to determine what made certain spots the most fun. Within each category,...
Ditch the guidebook and fanny pack and blend in with the locals wherever you’re traveling to. Blending in means you’ll be less of a target for scams, and you can feel like you’re truly part of the culture. From the basics like what to wear and how to find your way around, the travel essentials...
Planning a cross-country road trip? Or maybe you’re just a weekend warrior who likes to explore the trails? Either way, when you’re traveling, things get a bit more difficult when you bring your furry friend with you. Traveling with a dog requires patience and a couple of key things to help make your dog (and...
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor. It also temporarily turned the passengers into illegal immigrants in the island nation. “They made a point to...
