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The National Park Service provides the most prestigious rankings through live visit data collected at over 400 sites, including 63 national parks. (Photo credit Brendan Smialowski/AFP Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images The U.S. National Park Service was on the crosshairs with President Donald Trump's budget proposal to cut more than $1.2 billion along with the filing of 1,000 Park Service employees. Following the backlash, the administration announced an increase in the number of seasonal workers. But can those temporary workers handle the attention that has been driven out by competition between parks? Rankings for American national parks have become more…

The National Park Service provides the most prestigious rankings through live visit data collected at over 400 sites, including 63 national parks. (Photo credit Brendan Smialowski/AFP Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images The U.S. National Park Service was on the crosshairs with President Donald Trump's budget proposal to cut more than $1.2 billion along with the filing of 1,000 Park Service employees. Following the backlash, the administration announced an increase in the number of seasonal workers. But can those temporary workers handle the attention that has been driven out by competition between parks? Rankings for American national parks have become more…

Eli LedermanMay 31, 2025, 12:00 PMCloseEli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World.Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on May 28, 2025, before the 2025 WCWS. With Oklahoma moving on, we have updated it.NORMAN, Okla. — Patty Gasso pulled Jocelyn Alo into her office and told college softball’s eventual career home run queen to go home.It was early April 2019, and Gasso, then in her 25th season coaching Oklahoma, had watched her budding superstar struggle for months. After leading the…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (small and medium-sized enterprises) make up 91% of the country's formal enterprises, and the National Development Plan outlines this sector as a key driver of job creation. With an ongoing drive to support small and medium-sized businesses, by increasing the tourism and investment potential of KZN South Coast, South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprises (SCTIE) provides dedicated training and support to local businesses. “The KZN South Coast has important potential with abundant talent and a huge number of tourism assets. Our mission is to further develop these through training and skill development, while linking investors with…

Why do you sit in an airport lounge and fly halfway through the world to eat 8 hours of packet peanuts? According to a 2025 Global PR survey by Flight Center, only 49% of South Africans say they always prefer direct flights. That means over half are open to stopovers, especially if it means squeezing more experience from all tickets and the landing is refreshed! For a savvy South African traveler, long-distance layovers are no longer a time of death. With a bit of know-how (and with the help of someone who knows what they're doing), you can turn your…

Is the current trend gaining momentum with South African tourists? Off-season trip. “After all, traveling at the 'wrong' time may actually be the smartest way to do it,” says Antoinette Turner, general manager of South Africa's flight centres. Compared to peak season, savings of 20% to 50% have led local Randwilders to begin to move away from what is apparent in both timing and destinations. “Stressing each land, looking at your penny, stressing each land while being bumped into your elbows, and stressing each land is not a relaxed and fun way to spend your hard-earned holiday,” adds Turner. “But…

Sun City has a secret season of fun and entertainment for everyone These winter chills become distant memories as Sunfest visits Sun City Resort between the end of May and August, where Sunfest promises 11 weeks of non-stop joy. The mild, dry winter climate of the Northwest state means a load of exciting outdoor events and activities, and a mega-line of concerts to cater to any musical flavour, including jazz, gospel, R&B, Afrikaansrock. This annual winter program is bigger and better than ever, using something for everyone and every age. With many open and school holidays in the calendar, this…

What began as a South African movement in 2021 became global in 2024, and MPA Day was now officially celebrated on August 1st in 12 countries. In 2025, organizers of the MPA Day Event want to make this the biggest celebration of these “sea nature reserves.” This year's activities are about making connections, connecting people to the ocean and bringing a sense of protection to even more people around the world. MPA Day encourages you to appreciate the value and benefits of MPA (marriage reserves) through shared stories, talks, competition and marine-based activities. The benefits of these valuable areas include…

Southwest Airlines is changing its brand identity to begin billing for checked packages.Getty Images Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines began billing $35 for its first check bag and $45 for its second. It was the end of the airline era, trademarking “Bags are Free” and building decades of customer loyalty around that simple promise. Southwest executives are under pressure to increase revenue by adopting bag fees, allocating seats, providing premium seats, and other practices used by larger competitors. For accountants who wield spreadsheets, these moves may make perfect sense. However, they may backfire in a major way by violating the basic…

Southwest Airlines is changing its brand identity to begin billing for checked packages.Getty Images Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines began billing $35 for its first check bag and $45 for its second. It was the end of the airline era, trademarking “Bags are Free” and building decades of customer loyalty around that simple promise. Southwest executives are under pressure to increase revenue by adopting bag fees, allocating seats, providing premium seats, and other practices used by larger competitors. For accountants who wield spreadsheets, these moves may make perfect sense. However, they may backfire in a major way by violating the basic…