Americans Drive a Combined Average of 25 Billion Miles During the Holiday Season
Winter weather is here – just in time for many Americans to embark on holiday road trips. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and fielded by Harris Poll in October 2015,* Americans log a combined national average of 25 billion miles on the road to visit family and spend a combined […]
Georgia I-75 Welcome Center to Close for Renovations
The Georgia Welcome Center on Interstate 75 in Ringgold will close for renovations starting Monday, November 30, 2015 for a maximum of 110 days. Motorists will have no access to the Welcome Center driveway, parking areas or building during this renovation and beautification time. Signs are up informing visitors of the scheduled closure, following the Thanksgiving holiday. Renovations […]
Virginia Announces Major Improvements to the I-95 Corridor in the Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia Regions
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced major projects to improve transportation on one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the country – I-95 and I-395 in Northern Virginia. Improvements are planned for both ends of the 95 Express Lanes to ease the traffic bottleneck in Stafford County in the southern end and to extend the […]
Dramatic Nighttime Atlas V Rocket Launch on December 3 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests can experience the stunning sights and powerful sounds of an evening Atlas V rocket launch Thursday, December 3 at 5:55 p.m. ET, with two exclusive launch viewing locations from which to choose. The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will carry the second Cygnus cargo mission, OA-4, to the […]
AAA Says 46.9 Million Americans Traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday 2015
AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 percent increase over the 46.6 million people who traveled last year and the most since 2007. With 300,000 additional holiday travelers, this marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel. The Thanksgiving holiday […]
Great Wolf Lodge Plans Large Resort Near Disney
Great Wolf Resorts, the brand leader in the waterpark resort industry, plans to built it’s first Florida resort directly off I-4 near Disneyworld. The Madison, Wisconsin company plans to build an 800-room Great Wolf Lodge with an included water park on land located just east of Disney Springs and on the opposite side on Interstate […]
Tanger Outlets Begins Construction of a New Outlet Center in Daytona Beach, Florida
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. announced it has acquired the land and plans to immediately commence construction of its new outlet center development in Daytona Beach, Florida. When complete, the new center will have approximately 350,000 square feet of retail space and feature over 80 upscale brand name and designer outlet retailers. “We look forward […]
I-95 Lane and Ramp Closures in Rhode Island Thru November 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is reporting the following I-95 Interstate highway restrictions thru November 20: – Cranston/Providence: I-95 North and South at Exit 16 (Rte. 10), alternating lane closures and ramp narrowing possible for bridge work, Sunday-Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. – Cranston to Providence: I-95 North […]
New Hampshire I-95 Southbound Lane Closures on the Piscataqua River Bridge November 17
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) and Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) announce overnight lane closures are planned on and near the I-95 bridge over the Piscataqua River connecting Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine. The southbound lane closures between Exit 7 in New Hampshire and Exit 1 in Maine on the night of […]
Six Flags Over Georgia Adds New Themed Areas for 2016
Thrilling family fun is in the works as Six Flags Over Georgia introduces the world’s first DC SUPER FRIENDS themed area and the all-new Bugs Bunny Boomtown. The two newly-themed children’s areas will feature 12 rides and attractions that families can experience together at the Thrill Capital of the South. This latest expansion is part […]
Six Flags Over Texas Will Open Three New Rides in 2016
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, has plans for an impressive expansion to the GOTHAM CITY section of the park that will include three new rides in 2016. The area will become the ultimate battle of BATMAN™ versus villains with the opening of The Riddler Revenge — a new twist on thrills […]
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ to Open Total Mayhem, It’s 14th Coaster in 2016
Six Flags Great Adventure will dominate as the “king of chaos” in 2016 when the world’s largest theme park debuts its 14th coaster and the most unique scream machine in its history — Total Mayhem. After being lifted straight up a 12-story, 90-degree hill, this 4-D, free-fly coaster will wreak havoc as riders flip head-over-heels […]
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Opens New Hybrid Coaster in 2016
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will open the most-anticipated new roller coaster in Northern California in over 10 years, The Joker. The villainous character’s personality is evident in this extreme hybrid coaster’s chaotic twists and turns throughout its 3,200 feet of dual-colored track. With a first ever “step-up under-flip inverted roll” that takes riders horizontal, The […]
Kings Dominion in Doswell, VA Announces Delirium, New Ride For 2016 Season
Get ready to defy gravity on Kings Dominion’s new ride, Delirium. The thrill ride will be located in the Candy Apple Grove section of the park and is set to open in the spring of 2016. Delirium is a powerful, spinning pendulum on which 40 riders will be strapped into their seats, facing outward on […]
Holy Land Experience Nominated for Theme Park Industry’s Prestigious Brass Ring Awards
Once again TBN’s Holy Land Experience, Central Florida’s most unique faith-and-family vacation destination, has been nominated for multiple Brass Ring Awards, the prestigious honors given each year by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) to the best theme parks and family vacation attractions in the world. Mike Everett, General Manager of Holy […]