A shrinking stretch of the Danube River is revealing pieces of history that have been submerged for decades. Images from Prahovo, Serbia, show a rusting German warship from World War II exposed, with people swimming nearby. Prolonged drought and extreme heat have pushed the river to record-low levels in parts of Europe. As the water …
A Montana nurse survived a freak accident on the state’s tallest mountain and then faced a nearly 10-mile journey back to safety with a trekking pole still lodged through his side. David Cifaldi, 32, was climbing Granite Peak with friends Jesse Ross and Brad Reich on July 20 when he slipped on rocky terrain. When …
Earlier in July, a fisherman was concentrating so hard on his next catch that he had no idea that one of Yellowstone National Park’s largest residents was walking up behind him. Video recorded on July 19 shows the man standing near the water with his back turned as a bison quietly approaches. The animal gets …
Anglers planning an afternoon of fishing at Yellowstone National Park will need to change their plans as hot, dry weather continues across the region. High water temperatures and low stream flows have created dangerous conditions for the park’s trout. Beginning Wednesday, July 29, fishing on all park rivers and streams will be prohibited daily from …
A man was critically injured after falling from the cliffs at one of San Diego’s best-known coastal viewing areas. Video released by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department shows the difficult rescue that followed. Crews responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, to Pappy’s Point at Sunset Cliffs. Officials said the man had been …
Water is one thing cruise passengers expect to see plenty of during their vacation, but perhaps not falling through the ceiling of their cabin. A viral video from Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas shows water dramatically flooding an interior stateroom. Passenger Dominic Arcangelo shared the footage after the cabin next to his began filling …
When most travelers picture a fall foliage trip, Vermont or New Hampshire may come to mind first. A new ranking, however, gives the top spot to a much larger mountain region in upstate New York. The Adirondacks were named the No. 1 U.S. destination for fall foliage in 2026. The sprawling region placed ahead of …
After missing its original spring opening, Dollywood’s most expensive attraction finally has a firm debut date. NightFlight Expedition will begin welcoming all guests on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The $50 million+ attraction is the largest ride investment in Dollywood’s history. It is being built inside a climate-controlled facility in the Wildwood Grove section of the Pigeon …
A woman recently fell into California’s Kern River and was swept downstream by its fast-moving current. She was eventually found clinging to a rock while partially submerged in the cold water. The rescue happened in the Kern River Canyon on Saturday, July 25. A driver flagged down a Kern County Sheriff’s Office park ranger near Highway …
A game of tag allegedly took a violent turn aboard a Carnival cruise ship sailing from Florida. A passenger is accused of striking two children as they ran through one of the ship’s hallways. The incident happened aboard Carnival Glory on Sunday, July 26. Brevard County deputies said 44-year-old David Crosby was running near a …