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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Letchworth State Park wins USA Today's top outdoor award
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The results are in, Letchworth State Park is the number-one Best State Park! That's according to fans of state parks who voted Letchworth the 2025 USA Today Reader's Choice Award. The announcement came from the Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism Office Wednesday. Letchworth State Park was one of the top nominees selected by US travel experts and was nominated among the top 20 state parks nationwide. This is not the first time the park has achieved this feat, it also won the contest back in 2015. 'We are thrilled that Letchworth State Park has received this prestigious national recognition,'Wyoming County Tourism Director Eric Szucs. 'This honor not only reflects the deep love and pride our local communities have for the park, but also underscores its powerful appeal to outdoor enthusiasts across the country.' For more information on Letchworth State Park, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Seattle Paine Field Voted One of America's Best Small Airports for Second Consecutive Year
PAE airport terminal selected as one of the top 3 small airports in the nation in 2025 Newsweek's Reader's Choice Award Contest SEATTLE, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Propeller Airports is pleased to announce that the Seattle Paine Field Air Terminal is a recipient of Newsweek's Reader's Choice Award for Best Small Airport in the U.S. Seattle Paine Field took third place among a long list of exceptional airports around the country for the second year in a row. This award is added to Seattle Paine Field's growing list of accolades acknowledging the terminal's state-of-the-art facility, tranquil environment, and unparalleled customer service. "Paine Field continues to earn accolades from the travel industry and media alike, who recognize and value our innovative and refined approach to the passenger terminal experience," said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller. "We're proud of this recognition and remain committed to upholding the high standards we've set—for ourselves, for our passengers, and for the industry." Nominees of this sought-after recognition are selected by a panel of travel experts including writers whose work has appeared in USA Today, Travel + Leisure, and Condé Nast Traveler. Seattle Paine Field ranks alongside long-established airports like Huntsville International Airport, Santa Barbara Airport, and Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport in receiving this reader-based recognition. Since its inception in 2019, Seattle Paine Field has serviced more than 3 million passengers and has developed a reputation for enhancing the passenger experience with concierge services, valet parking, and locally sourced food and beverage options. The state-of-the-art terminal features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, lounge-style seating, fireplaces, and glass jet-bridges. In addition to providing Puget Sound residents with close, convenient options for air travel, Propeller's public-private partnership with Snohomish County has resulted in tremendous economic success for the region, creating new jobs, supporting local businesses, and saving taxpayer dollars. Seattle Paine Field is currently served by Alaska Airlines, with direct service to eight destinations on the west coast and Hawaii. Frontier Airlines will launch service from Seattle Paine Field on June 2nd, offering passengers low-cost flights to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. The addition of Frontier Airlines provides added options for convenient, time-saving travel and enhances nationwide connectivity from Seattle Paine Field. About Propeller AirportsBased in Everett, Washington, Propeller identifies untapped potential for commercial air travel by working with local communities and government to maximize airport assets. Propeller Airports is focused on opportunities to invest, develop, and manage both general aviation and commercial service airports throughout the U.S. Propeller, along with Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, is focused on bringing best in class practices to Seattle Paine Field for the benefit of travelers throughout the Puget Sound Region. For more information, please visit and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Propeller Airports
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Seattle Paine Field Voted One of America's Best Small Airports for Second Consecutive Year
PAE airport terminal selected as one of the top 3 small airports in the nation in 2025 Newsweek's Reader's Choice Award Contest SEATTLE, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Propeller Airports is pleased to announce that the Seattle Paine Field Air Terminal is a recipient of Newsweek's Reader's Choice Award for Best Small Airport in the U.S. Seattle Paine Field took third place among a long list of exceptional airports around the country for the second year in a row. This award is added to Seattle Paine Field's growing list of accolades acknowledging the terminal's state-of-the-art facility, tranquil environment, and unparalleled customer service. "Paine Field continues to earn accolades from the travel industry and media alike, who recognize and value our innovative and refined approach to the passenger terminal experience," said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller. "We're proud of this recognition and remain committed to upholding the high standards we've set—for ourselves, for our passengers, and for the industry." Nominees of this sought-after recognition are selected by a panel of travel experts including writers whose work has appeared in USA Today, Travel + Leisure, and Condé Nast Traveler. Seattle Paine Field ranks alongside long-established airports like Huntsville International Airport, Santa Barbara Airport, and Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport in receiving this reader-based recognition. Since its inception in 2019, Seattle Paine Field has serviced more than 3 million passengers and has developed a reputation for enhancing the passenger experience with concierge services, valet parking, and locally sourced food and beverage options. The state-of-the-art terminal features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, lounge-style seating, fireplaces, and glass jet-bridges. In addition to providing Puget Sound residents with close, convenient options for air travel, Propeller's public-private partnership with Snohomish County has resulted in tremendous economic success for the region, creating new jobs, supporting local businesses, and saving taxpayer dollars. Seattle Paine Field is currently served by Alaska Airlines, with direct service to eight destinations on the west coast and Hawaii. Frontier Airlines will launch service from Seattle Paine Field on June 2nd, offering passengers low-cost flights to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. The addition of Frontier Airlines provides added options for convenient, time-saving travel and enhances nationwide connectivity from Seattle Paine Field. About Propeller AirportsBased in Everett, Washington, Propeller identifies untapped potential for commercial air travel by working with local communities and government to maximize airport assets. Propeller Airports is focused on opportunities to invest, develop, and manage both general aviation and commercial service airports throughout the U.S. Propeller, along with Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock, is focused on bringing best in class practices to Seattle Paine Field for the benefit of travelers throughout the Puget Sound Region. For more information, please visit and View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Propeller Airports Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
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Des Moines has America's best brewpub
DES MOINES, Iowa — When Whitney Selix and her husband, Scott, opened Lua Brewing Company just over five years ago, they had no idea just how wild their initial ride would be. 'We opened in November, and the pandemic shut us down in March,' she said. 'Fortunately, we'd built a good base of customers in that short time and they helped us get through.' Five years later, Lua loyalists have stepped up again. The Sherman Hill brewpub won USA Today's Reader's Choice Award for the best brewpub in the country. 'I was kinda shocked,' said general manager, Pete Holmgren. 'The other employees and I were voting every day but I wasn't sure we really had a chance.' Readers Choice nominees are submitted by a group of travel writers and food critics associated with USA Today. Readers can then vote once per category per day to support their favorite nominees. Iowa bill would prohibit vaccines unless manufacturer waives liability protections Iowans are known to rush to online polls to support their favorites, but other 'Best Brewpub' finalists came from much larger cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, Baltimore, and Sacramento. By definition, a brewpub serves beer it makes on the premises alongside a full menu. Lua is neither Des Moines' oldest brewpub (Court Avenue Brewing Company), nor even its largest in Sherman Hill (Big Grove). Still, it seems to have made a unique space for itself in a highly-competitive market. 'We've always just kind of marched to the beat of our own drum,' Selix said, 'and kind of done what we thought was cool and fun. It seems to be working.' Holmgren says Lua has cycled through more than 400 beers in the last five years and has tripled the size of its initial food menu. The secret, he says, is to keep rolling with changes. 'No day is the same, you know? Two days ago it was 60 degrees and we were packed for a Hoyt Sherman show. And today we won best brewpub and we just had a blizzard and there's not a single person in here,' he laughed. You can find Lua Brewing Company at 1525 High Street in Des Moines. You'll find the USA Today article, here. Metro News: Des Moines has America's best brewpub Case against former Ankeny Chamber CEO headed to trial Thousands waking up without power amidst blizzard Mr. Worldwide and legendary rock band to play Grandstand at Iowa State Fair Blizzard conditions impact central Iowa Wednesday Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
