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About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Georgia lawmakers want UNESCO World Heritage designation for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

February 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter want to make the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Blenheim community urged to keep property secure after spike in theft

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Authorities in Blenheim, New Zealand, are urging vigilance following an uptick in a spike in theft.

New Jersey Health Committee to hold hearing on casino smoking bill

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation prohibiting smoking in New Jersey’s casinos and simulcast facilities by eliminating the casino exemption to the “Smoke-Free Air Act.”

Air traffic operations resuming after FAA outage

January 11, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Normal air traffic operations are resuming following an overnight outage to the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system that provides safety information to flight crews.

Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closes after 300 illegal aliens land

January 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closed at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2 after roughly 300 migrants arrived at the park over the past few days.

Site names San Francisco the best city for pastry lovers

December 8, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

In honor of National Pastry Day on Dec. 9, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Pastry Lovers.

Watching the Cumberland River flow by Fort Donelson National Battlefield

November 29, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Fort Donelson National Battlefield commemorates the 1862 battle between U.S. forces led by General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate forces under Simon B. Buckner.

This site is broken because of GoDaddy

November 16, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

This site is broken because of GoDaddy. They say there is no issue. There clearly is. We ask for your patience while we find a solution. We will return better. Stay tuned.

Feds extend rest period requirement for flight attendants

October 5, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule requiring that increases the rest period between shifts for flight attendants to 10 consecutive hours.

Smyrna prioritizes non-residents over residents for table sales to birthday concert

September 2, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Train and Toad the Wet Sprocket will be performing in downtown Smyrna on Oct. 8.