A comprehensive guide to spending 36 hours in Park City, Utah, highlighting top ski resorts, cultural attractions, dining options, and unique experiences like the Homestead Crater and Utah Olympic Park, perfect for winter sports enthusiasts and culture seekers alike.
St. George hotels are not experiencing a surge in bookings despite the nearby Super Bowl in Las Vegas, while the local airport is preparing for an influx of private jets carrying high-paying fans. St. George Regional Airport expects over 80 additional aircraft, including those of billionaires, dignitaries, and celebrities, with Taylor Swift possibly attending the game. The airport has been coordinating with Las Vegas controllers to manage the increased air traffic, and anticipates a larger impact during the PGA Tour in October. Meanwhile, local tourism officials report soft hotel bookings due to the availability of accommodations in Las Vegas.
Rowleys Bay Resort in Wisconsin issues an update after a damaging fire, stating that several staff members have been greatly affected. The resort is coordinating with volunteers to provide assistance with food, lodging, transportation, and personal resources. All administrative offices were lost in the fire, leaving the business without power, internet, phone system, computers, or records on site. The staff is working to set up an alternate office space by Friday afternoon. Guests with reservations are asked to make alternate lodging arrangements, with assistance being coordinated by Destination Door County. Reservation details for future guests are intact and will be properly refunded.
Attending Burning Man can be quite expensive, with most attendees spending at least $800 just for a ticket and a vehicle pass. Additional costs for transportation, food, and survival supplies can easily push the total expenses into the thousands. Lodging options such as RV rentals or yurts can cost thousands of dollars, and smaller expenses like bike rentals and flamboyant outfits can add up as well.
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. southwest, and there are several organized observing events where people can watch the eclipse with others. These events include "Eclipse Into Nature" in Klamath Falls, Oregon; the Ring of Fire Eclipse Festival in Ely, Nevada; an event at Goosenecks State Park in Utah; an event at Snow College Richfield Campus fields in Utah; an event at Rainbow Park Observatory in Rio Rancho, New Mexico; an event at Mission San José in Texas; an event at Big Spring State Park in Texas; and an event at Kickapoo Cavern State Park in Texas. Solar eclipse glasses must be worn at all times, and it is advised to book ahead for these events.
The "ring of fire" solar eclipse, also known as an annular solar eclipse, will be visible from eight U.S. states in the southwest on October 14, 2023. While it won't be as spectacular as the total solar eclipse in 2024, there are still plenty of lodging options available for those who want to witness this rare celestial event. Some recommended places to book include La Pine, Oregon; Winnemucca, Nevada; Levan, Utah; Mancos, Colorado; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Concan, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; and Leakey, Texas.