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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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California

2 more California national parks enact controversial guest policy

California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks are transitioning to a cashless entry system to improve efficiency and security.

fromTravel + Leisure

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

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.

California

1 day ago

2 more California national parks enact controversial guest policy

California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks are transitioning to a cashless entry system to improve efficiency and security.

Travel

fromTravel + Leisure

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

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.

Whitney Museum of American Art invites visitors to take in the river view

Art installations that invite seating create joyful experiences for visitors, enhancing their engagement with the art.

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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.

fromEngadget

5 days ago

Video games

The Louvre will stop renting out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September

The Louvre will phase out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September 2025, introducing a new system.

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.

fromEngadget

5 days ago

Video games

The Louvre will stop renting out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September

The Louvre will phase out Nintendo 3DS audio guides in September 2025, introducing a new system.

Yosemite National Park adds new reservation system. How to snag a spot this summer

Yosemite National Park has implemented a new reservation system to manage crowd control during peak summer times.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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

fromColossal

3 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.

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.

San Francisco

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

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.

Food & drink

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.

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.

#architecture

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

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

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.

UX design

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

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.

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#architecture

#wildlife-conservation

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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

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.

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

more#wildlife-conservation

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.

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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

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.

London

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

fromTravel + Leisure

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.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

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.

5 months ago

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.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

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.

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