The Big Island of Hawaii was the site of a grand gala this month featuring a fabulous multi-course dinner, some of the island’s top Hawaiian musicians, fireworks and dignitaries, with even former Vice President Dan Quayle making an appearance. It was a fitting way to celebrate 60 years, and a $240 million renovation, of the…

America is a big place and home to some of the most diverse scenery in the world. Our national parks, where you’ll find everything from parched deserts with Seussianlike trees to marshy coastal waterways, are the perfect examples of this. While the National Park Service reported slightly fewer visits in 2025 — 323 million versus…