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'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort Near CT Casino 'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort Near CT Casino
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort Near CT Casino A new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino has set a date for when families can start enjoying splash-filled adventures. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, a 92,000-square-foot park on 13 acres next to Foxwoods, will open on Friday, May 23, Great Wolf Resorts said. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe, promising year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. Foxwoods posted an Instagram video, giving a sneak peek of the park's progress on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "🌊🐺 Making waves with our newest addition!" said Foxwoods. "We're t…
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks As part of an initiative to promote physical and mental health among young New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pool entry fees will be waived at state parks this summer. “Summer is here – get offline and get outside.” On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families to prioritize their mental and physical health by taking a break from social media to enjoy recreation and social gatherings outdoors. Poo…
$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area $23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area
$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area A $23.6 million project to replace a bridge in the Hudson Valley is now complete. The State Route 28 bridge in Ulster County over the Esopus Creek in the Hamlet of Mount Tremper has been redesigned, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 3. "As we continue to recover from the pandemic, more and more New Yorkers and tourists are seeking outdoor activities, especially in areas like beautiful Ulster County," Hochul said. "This project maintains uninterrupted access to fishing sites, hiking trails, and other area destinations and is yet another example of pr…