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Firings Squeeze National Parks: You Won't Have the Full Experience'

The dismissal of NPS employees threatens visitor experiences at national parks this spring and summer.

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Travel

This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion-and It Has Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs

U.S. national parks are facing staffing shortages this summer, impacting visitor facilities and experiences.

fromSacramento Bee

2 days ago

Environment

Have a trip to a California national park planned? What to know as staff changes

California national parks face busy summer season with staffing shortages leading to potential overcrowding and safety risks.

Mental health

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

Layoffs in public land management agencies raise concerns about summer visitor experiences amid ongoing staffing shortages and a ruling requiring rehiring.

Washington Nationals

Firings Squeeze National Parks: You Won't Have the Full Experience'

The dismissal of NPS employees threatens visitor experiences at national parks this spring and summer.

Travel

fromTravel + Leisure

1 day ago

This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion-and It Has Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs

U.S. national parks are facing staffing shortages this summer, impacting visitor facilities and experiences.

fromSacramento Bee

2 days ago

Environment

Have a trip to a California national park planned? What to know as staff changes

California national parks face busy summer season with staffing shortages leading to potential overcrowding and safety risks.

more#national-parks

6 days ago

Alternative transportation

Orange County city takes first steps to add aerial gondolas

Irvine's Great Park aims to be one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S. with a vision for a seamless visitor experience.

1 week ago

NYC parents

What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion

The National Park Service faces severe staffing shortages, impacting services and visitor experiences during the busy vacation season.

Arts

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2 weeks ago

Spotlight on Drawing: Discover Five Artists Ahead of The Other Art Fair Brooklyn

The Other Art Fair champions independent artists, showcasing 125 creators and their innovative use of drawing during its 15th Brooklyn edition.

#culture

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Not just the Louvre: How Europe's museums face the future DW 01/31/2025

The Louvre will undergo a major renovation by 2031 to modernize visitor experience and infrastructure.

3 weeks ago

London food

The 50 best museum cafes in the UK

Museum cafes serve as both a cultural respite and a place to enjoy local cuisine, enriching visitor experiences.

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Miscellaneous

Not just the Louvre: How Europe's museums face the future DW 01/31/2025

The Louvre will undergo a major renovation by 2031 to modernize visitor experience and infrastructure.

3 weeks ago

London food

The 50 best museum cafes in the UK

Museum cafes serve as both a cultural respite and a place to enjoy local cuisine, enriching visitor experiences.

more#culture

San Francisco

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How some of the Bay Area's nastiest beach restrooms are about to get a makeover

The Bay Area parks are upgrading restroom facilities at eight state beaches for improved visitor experience.

London

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Transforming Industrial Heritage: Design Strategies for Creating a New Atmosphere in Cultural Spaces

Balancing preservation and contemporary needs is crucial for enriching visitor experiences in exhibitions.

Food & drink

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Roses, oil and beaver secretion: why French museums are appealing to visitors' sense of smell

French museums are using scent to enhance visitor engagement, but reactions vary from appreciation to offense.

UK news

Tourist admission fees at UK national museums would be 'ideologically at odds' with their global collections, says new report

Charging international visitors at UK museums could harm cultural diplomacy and visitor numbers. The UK museums' free admission policy plays a crucial role in education.

fromianVisits

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

London food

Visit a museum inside the Foulness military firing range

Foulness Heritage Centre in Essex is a unique museum located on military grounds, open to the public only once a month.

#cultural-heritage

UX design

pekube's minimalist viewpoint to suspend visitors over rugged azorean cliff in portugal

Pena Viewpoint by pekube enhances visitor experience while harmonizing with Portugal’s natural coastal landscape.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Miscellaneous

Louvre Museum in Paris Announces a Major Renovation, Including New Entrance and a Dedicated Mona Lisa Gallery

Macron announces a comprehensive renovation plan for the Louvre, focusing on both aesthetic and operational improvements.

UX design

pekube's minimalist viewpoint to suspend visitors over rugged azorean cliff in portugal

Pena Viewpoint by pekube enhances visitor experience while harmonizing with Portugal’s natural coastal landscape.

Miscellaneous

Louvre Museum in Paris Announces a Major Renovation, Including New Entrance and a Dedicated Mona Lisa Gallery

Macron announces a comprehensive renovation plan for the Louvre, focusing on both aesthetic and operational improvements.

more#cultural-heritage

#wildlife-conservation

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These Adorable Snowy Owls Just Landed At The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo has introduced two snowy owls, enhancing its wildlife experience during winter for visitors.

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Belfast Zoo welcome arrival of new family of meerkats including two babies

Belfast Zoo's meerkats have successfully given birth to two healthy pups, showcasing their adaptability in a new environment.

fromSecret NYC

Miscellaneous

These Adorable Snowy Owls Just Landed At The Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo has introduced two snowy owls, enhancing its wildlife experience during winter for visitors.

fromIrish Independent

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Miscellaneous

Belfast Zoo welcome arrival of new family of meerkats including two babies

Belfast Zoo's meerkats have successfully given birth to two healthy pups, showcasing their adaptability in a new environment.

London

fromTime Out London

London's first Roman basilica has been uncovered in the City

The discovery of Roman ruins in London reveals the city's historical significance.

Plans for a visitor center will allow the public to experience ancient London.

#mona-lisa

France politics

Mona Lisa to be given special space' in renovated Louvre, says Emmanuel Macron

The Louvre will feature a new special space for the Mona Lisa with independent access, aiming to enhance visitor experience.

Writing

Louvre's decision to move Mona Lisa is a misguided act of snobbery

The Louvre's plan to isolate the Mona Lisa could undermine its cultural environment and visitor experience.

France politics

Mona Lisa to be given special space' in renovated Louvre, says Emmanuel Macron

The Louvre will feature a new special space for the Mona Lisa with independent access, aiming to enhance visitor experience.

Writing

Louvre's decision to move Mona Lisa is a misguided act of snobbery

The Louvre's plan to isolate the Mona Lisa could undermine its cultural environment and visitor experience.

more#mona-lisa

#cultural-institutions

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Miscellaneous

We won't come again': dazed visitors fed up with overcrowded Louvre

The Louvre's design and visitor management are inadequate for current visitor numbers, causing dissatisfaction among guests.

5 months ago

Washington DC

How the National Gallery of Art Is Experimenting With Lines

Museums can enhance visitor experience during wait times by implementing thoughtful strategies and principles from queuing theory.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Miscellaneous

We won't come again': dazed visitors fed up with overcrowded Louvre

The Louvre's design and visitor management are inadequate for current visitor numbers, causing dissatisfaction among guests.

5 months ago

Washington DC

How the National Gallery of Art Is Experimenting With Lines

Museums can enhance visitor experience during wait times by implementing thoughtful strategies and principles from queuing theory.

more#cultural-institutions

Travel

Visitors flock to broken coastal California landmark

Despite damage from a severe winter storm, Santa Cruz Wharf has reopened and visitors are returning, reassured by inspections and a desire for normalcy.

#british-museum

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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

London

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

A former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.

Design

London-based Studio Weave win competition to revamp British Museum entrance

Studio Weave has been awarded to design new welcome pavilions at the British Museum, improving the visitor experience by Spring 2026.

fromwww.bbc.com

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

London

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

A former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.

Design

London-based Studio Weave win competition to revamp British Museum entrance

Studio Weave has been awarded to design new welcome pavilions at the British Museum, improving the visitor experience by Spring 2026.

more#british-museum

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Running

This Great Smoky National Park Trail - With an 80-foot Waterfall - Is About to Close for Over a Year

Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close for 18 months starting Jan. 6, 2025, for safety and improvement renovations.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Travel

One of Disneyland's most popular restaurants to close for at least 3 weeks

The Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe will close for refurbishments from January 7 to 26, enhancing visitor experience.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Cathedrals could be free for everyone-where is the imagination needed to make it happen?

The introduction of admission fees for cathedrals sparks a debate about the accessibility and funding of these historic sites.

Miscellaneous

Visitors slam Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland after paying 6 for a hot chocolate

Visitors at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland are shocked by high prices, particularly a £6 hot chocolate, raising concerns over affordability.

fromSecret NYC

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Over 100-Year-Old Dog's Grave In Green-Wood Cemetery Shrouded In Sticks, Not Flowers

Rex, a deceased dog, symbolizes loyalty and compassion, drawing visitors to Green-Wood Cemetery who leave sticks to honor him.

#theme-parks

Travel

Universal Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Universal's Epic Universe will utilize multiday ticket packages to target families and manage demand effectively.

fromwww.ocregister.com

7 months ago

Parenting

Niles: Chaperone policies help theme parks, but do they hurt kids?

Chaperone policies at theme parks aim to improve safety and behavior during Halloween events.

fromwww.montereyherald.com

Travel

Universal Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Universal's Epic Universe will utilize multiday ticket packages to target families and manage demand effectively.

fromwww.ocregister.com

7 months ago

Parenting

Niles: Chaperone policies help theme parks, but do they hurt kids?

Chaperone policies at theme parks aim to improve safety and behavior during Halloween events.

more#theme-parks

East Bay (California)

Behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Maintaining an engaging visitor experience at the Monterey Bay Aquarium requires careful planning and management to keep maintenance activities hidden from view.

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Miscellaneous

Fall heat won't keep families from popular Morgan Hill pumpkin patch

Spina Farms in Morgan Hill adapts to heat by expanding attractions and improving visitor experience, attracting families despite high temperatures.

Travel

This park near Vegas is so Instagrammable, you now need a reservation

Exploring Red Rock Canyon by e-bike offers a unique and less crowded experience compared to the popular scenic drive by car.

OMG science

fromianVisits

7 months ago

Natural History Museum reveals 550 million redevelopment plan

The Natural History Museum plans a £550 million refurbishment to enhance visitor access and experience, increasing public space by 16% and reopening historic galleries.

Design