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US outdoorsmen to contribute more than $1 billion to conservation in 2019
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureMen and women who shoot, hunt, and fish will provide over $1 billion in conservation funding across the United States during fiscal year 2019 through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration and Federal Sport Fish Restoration Acts. Better known as the Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson Acts, respectively, those programs fund fish and wildlife conservation efforts through excise taxes placed on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, fishing tackle, and boating equipment.
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A journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Part 2
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureAfter leaving Mount Airy, we drove to Pilot Mountain, a rugged mountain rock with walls rising 1,400 feet above the valley floor. To the native Saura Indians, the mountain was known as "Jomeokee," the Great Guide, or "Pilot." The mountain is noteworthy as it provided a guide to Native Americans and early European hunters in the area. Returning to the Parkway at Fancy Gap, we proceeded south into the rural heart of North Carolina. At MP 213, we arrived at the Blue Ridge Music Center, where from May through October visitors can enjoy the sounds of the time-honored South.
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America’s best beaches for couples and families in the spring
Connie Ulman Recreation & LeisureWinter has ended and, despite the occasional cold snap, spring is here. Many couples and families will be hitting the beaches this spring, and I hope to do the same. While most of my children are grown, we still have one adult child in the home who loves to travel and go to the beach. I’d like to share with you the best options for beaches in the spring whether you’re a couple or a family.
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Global travel is booming, creating millions of jobs in the process
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe travel and tourism sector saw record growth in 2018, up to $8.8 trillion from $8.3 trillion in 2017. It has made huge contributions to the world’s combined gross domestic product and supports 319 million jobs. A report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) stated that travel and tourism generated 10.4% of the world's total economic activity in 2018. The rapid growth of travel and tourism in regions like Oceania, Southeast Asia, India, and China has contributed to this growth. The WTTC report states that travel is now responsible for creating one out of every five new jobs worldwide.
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The best museums for planes, trains and automobiles
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica has a long and proud history of being at the forefront of transportation technology. Examples include the Wright Brothers' historic first flight, Henry Ford's Model T, the Transcontinental Railroad, the Panama Canal, and, of course, the first lunar landing. Thankfully, the rich, colorful history of transportation in America has been preserved at a number of fine museums across the country. Read on to learn about eight of them that are well worth a visit.
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Exploring the world of metals on your travels
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureI will admit that my previous career in the metals industry makes seeking out metallurgical locations natural. But these locations can be interesting to anyone. Metalworking is how we define some human time periods, such as the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. Metals are used everywhere and built our culture. Interesting metal spots vary from mining to mills. These metals can include iron, copper, gold, and silver along with other, rarer metals.
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Find the cause and cure for your shotgun flinch
Irwin Greenstein Recreation & LeisureJust about every clays shooter at one time or another will experience a flinch. If it's happened to you, that first momentarily paralysis of the trigger finger comes as a surprise. If left untreated, a flinch can become debilitating. A flinch can occur from three sources: momentary obfuscation of the target that interrupts the signal between your eyes, brain and trigger finger; repeated heavy recoil when your body anticipates another blow to the shoulder or face from your shotgun; and the noise of a shotgun firing.
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Pro-gun sanctuary cities causing rifts in state, local governments
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityYou don't have to be a Chicagoan to understand the great divide between the city and the rest of Illinois anymore. An ironic twist to the word "sanctuary" has made it easier for all. Known for its liberal politics and being one of the leading "sanctuary cities" in the country concerning immigration, it has a very different mindset than rural and some parts of suburban Illinois. This fact is now clearly reflected in the move made by some local officials to transform parts of the state into gun sanctuaries. Areas of Washington state, Oregon and New Mexico have done the same.
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A galaxy not so far away: An inside look at Disney’s new Star Wars theme…
Julie Anne Wells Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEver since Disney announced that it would add a Star Wars theme park to Disney World and Disneyland, fans have been waiting with bated breath to hear more about it. The curtain has finally lifted a little on the plans for Galaxy’s Edge, and we’ve got the scoop on what guests can expect. Buckle your seatbelts and prepare to launch into hyperdrive through this very detailed Disney adventure.
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What the 2019 Skytrax World Airport Awards mean for US airports
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe much-anticipated Skytrax World Airport Awards have been announced for 2019 and yet again there is little change among the world’s best airports, with no U.S. airports in the top 10. For the seventh consecutive year, Singapore Changi Airport has taken the crown as the world’s best facility. Denver is the top-rated airport in the United States. It credits five consecutive years of passenger traffic growth as the reason for its popularity. Yet, with Denver at position 32 in the global list, why are America's airports again so far behind those in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa?
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