North Carolina claims our state is “First in Flight” and the state of Ohio claims they are the “Birthplace of Aviation”, now Connecticut wants in on the action. Connecticut claims Gustave Whitehead was the first to make a powered airplay fly.
NC National Parks Reopen Today!
NC National Parks to reopen. With the end of the government shutdown things are returning back to normal in North Carolina’s National Parks at the Outer Banks and at the Great Smoky Mountains. The reopening of the Cape Hatteras National
Great Smoky Mountains National Parks to reopen for 5 days
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will reopen at midnight on Wednesday Oct. 16. The governors of NC and TN announced an agreement. Sevier County and Blount County in Tennessee along with the state of TN and NC will cover
Avon Pier at the Outer Banks Allowed to Reopen by NPS
Avon Pier is open. The National Park Service let the owner reopen on Sunday October 13. The pier is privately owned and operated but is located on federal land. Privately owned Oregon Inlet Fishing Center was also allowed to reopen
Talk of NC and TN Reopening the GSMNP
With reports of more than $33 million being lost from tourism in North Carolina and Tennessee due to the closure of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there is talk from officials from both states about what it would take
Funny and Not So Funny Stories About Government Shutdown Across the Nation
A funny rumor and true stories related to government shutdown and our great nation: Helicopter dropped drape over Mt Rushmore to obstruct view of monument. (rumor!) Grand Canyon is a ghost town. Two dozen citations written by park officials for