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Mount Washington may be one of those destinations that we take for granted, simply because it s always right there. Just like if you grew up in Salem, New Hampshire with Canobie Lake Park less than a 10-minute drive from you, or if you grew up in Saco, Maine with Funtown Splashtown USA a quick jaunt across town it s always there, so you take it for granted.
But Mount Washington is a bit different, because unless you actually KNOW what you can do there, you feel like you ve done it all if you drive up to the summit once, take your picture, then drive down. However, there s WAY more to do at Mount Washington, at the base, along the way to the top, and at the summit, than any of us may have ever realized.
After a year of coronavirus lockdowns, the start of summer beckons with vacation plans made possible by relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. But a severe worker shortage brings a warning for travelers:
Maine s family-owned Funtown Splashtown to reopen following pandemic Chloe Teboe
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In 2020, the colorful rides at Saco s Funtown Splashtown USA sat quietly unused. The park, which is a summer staple for many in- and out-of-staters, hasn t been open since its last event in September 2019 but that is expected to change Memorial Day weekend.
Funtown Splashtown s 2021 opening day is scheduled for Saturday, May 29. For staff members, it s an exciting but slightly stressful time, as they ve been working diligently the past couple of months to prepare. This family-owned business has been around for almost six decades, and 2020 was the first year it didn t open for seven days a week during the summer.
Summer travel forecast calls for longer waits, fewer choices
By John Seewer - Associated Press
After a year of coronavirus lockdowns, the start of summer beckons with vacation plans made possible by relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. But a severe worker shortage brings a warning for travelers: Expect delays and pack a little patience.
Lifeguards and hotel housekeepers are in short supply. So are rental cars. And don’t count on having a fruity cocktail at the hotel Tiki bar.
The labor shortage is hitting the nation’s tourist destinations just as they try to rebound from a year lost to the pandemic, where periodic surges in cases and lockdowns had Americans sticking close to home. Now, with more than half of adults vaccinated, Americans are ready to venture out with the traditional start of summer travel.