Travel

Grand Teton park to begin killing invasive mountain goats

A large swath of the high Tetons, including the north and west slopes of the iconic Cathedral Group, will be…

January 8, 2020

6 men become first to cross perilous Drake Passage unassisted

Icelandic ocean rower Fiann Paul blowing a horn in a scene from “The Impossible Row,” documenting endurance athlete Colin O’Brady…

January 5, 2020

Newseum hailed free press, but got beaten by free museums

The Newseum closed its Pennsylvania Avenue location Dec. 31. It attracted millions of visitors but lacked a solid financial plan…

January 1, 2020

Southwest Colorado could ring in new year with winter storm

remains in severe drought, despite 130% of average snowpack

December 31, 2019

Barcelona dazzles when you’re traveling solo

They were on the train, sharing massive platters of seafood paella and packed into Anton Gaudí’s mind-bending architectural jewels. And…

December 29, 2019

Unique guitar-shaped hotel opens at Florida Seminole casino

The Guitar Hotel had its grand opening this fall on the tribe’s land in Hollywood, once only a trailer park…

December 27, 2019

Weather Service issues winter weather advisory for incoming storm

expected to affect holiday travel

December 23, 2019

The best advice and apps for driving in bad weather

“Road surfaces can change quickly between dry, snow-packed and icy – all of which require a different approach to steering…

December 22, 2019

Preservation or development? Brazil’s Amazon at a crossroads

5,000 miles of highway, a changing landscape, culture

December 22, 2019

Slavery museum in Liverpool aims to confront painful legacy

Who the shackles held remain a mystery. But as a citizen of the United States, I’ve likely broken bread with…

December 20, 2019

Odds look good for a white Christmas in Southwest Colorado

Saturday marks shortest day of the year

December 20, 2019

A closer look can expose a travel deal too good to be true

Greenberg, who owns an insurance agency in Scottsdale, Arizona, was going to fly to Puerto Rico to take a Christmas…

December 20, 2019

$1.5M agreement permanently keeps Utah trail open to hikers

The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday that the Bulloch family owns about 1.5 square miles of land known as Simon…

December 19, 2019

33 genius travel hacks to upgrade your holiday trips

Travelers wait in line before going through Transportation Security Administration screening at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington.Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Here,…

December 17, 2019

Travelers plant trees to reforest the world

Organizations allow you to put planting on your itinerary

December 15, 2019

As passenger dissatisfaction soars, airline fines hit a historic low

Federal regulators insist they’re just doing their job and that the numbers represent an ebb in airline violations. But consumer…

December 12, 2019

Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism

But in recent years a new form of tourism has taken root, focused on the West Bank town’s Palestinian residents,…

December 10, 2019

8 unexpected and delightful ways to pass time at airports

Through Jan. 20, Denver International Airport has a free ice skating rink open at its outdoor plaza every day. Skate…

December 8, 2019

There are ways to make your trips eco-friendlier

“The short answer is yes, it is possible to reduce your carbon footprint when you travel,” says Jennifer Coffman, associate…

December 7, 2019

Scientists race to document Puerto Rico’s coastal heritage

Puerto Rican students of the Center for Advanced Studies for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and their professor Isabel Rivera-Collazo,…

December 7, 2019

Failing ice cellars signal changes in Alaska whaling towns

Scores of the naturally refrigerated food caches lie beneath these largely Inupiat communities, where many rely on hunting and fishing…

December 3, 2019

Montana mountain’s epic powder exceeded only by its friendly vibe

Ski Magazine said Turner Mountain in northwest Montana might have “the best lift-assisted powder skiing in the U.S.”Greg Lindstrom/The Washington…

December 1, 2019

Blinded by the price: How to avoid making travel deal mistakes

“It is not just about the dollars saved,” says Michal Strahilevitz, an associate professor of marketing at St. Mary’s College…

November 30, 2019

Snow could make Friday evening commute slick in Durango

expected to leave region Saturday

November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving storm may impede Southwest Colorado travel

CDOT, airport expect impacts from snowfall Wednesday through Saturday

November 26, 2019

Egypt unveils animal mummies of lion cubs, crocodiles, birds

Items from the new find were displayed at a makeshift exhibition at the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara,…

November 26, 2019

Regional News

Southwest Airlines receives tax credits for Denver expansion

The Dallas-based airline chose Denver over Nashville, Tennessee and Houston for its expansion. In order to receive the full incentive…

November 24, 2019

Dark tourism, explained: Why visitors flock to sites of tragedy

Experts call the phenomenon dark tourism, and they say it has a long tradition. Dark tourism refers to visiting places…

November 24, 2019