Despite this chaotic year, there's still so much to be thankful for. Our picks: 🌀The end of hurricane season: This one needs no explanation. Let's revel in these next six months of no Helenes or Miltons or Debbys.

Florida state parks: Open during regular hours, though three in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are still closed due to storm damage. A couple to check out are Alafia River State Park (open 8 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.) in east Hillsborough County and Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park (open 8 a.m. until sundown) near Port Richey.

A record 80 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, according to AAA projections. The big picture: That's an increase of 1.7 million people from last year's record-shattering figure.

Get a street-side view of the biggest Thanksgiving Day parades around the country. From New York to Chicago, Houston and more, CNN will take you there live and feature celebrity guests sharing their own family traditions.

Students will have off from school on Thanksgiving Day, and many will have an extended break. The long weekend marks the beginning of firearms deer season in the state. Here's what you need to know about what's open and what's closed for turkey day: Do not look for mail in your mailbox.

Here's what you need to know about what's open and what's closed on Thanksgiving in Columbus. Two of Columbus' largest shopping destinations, the Easton Town Center and the Polaris Fashion Place mall,

Local and state offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, including courts. Emergency services, like police, fire and ambulances, will be staffed. Are banks open in Oregon on Thanksgiving?

No trash or recycling collections. Pickups usually made on Thursday are moved to Friday. Friday's usual collections moved to Saturday. More Worcester Regional Transit Authority: No fixed route bus service or van service on Thursday.