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Woman crosses West to fulfill a last wish

leaves $800,000 to dozen national wildlife refuges, parks

June 18, 2017

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Summer of Love turns 50: San Francisco puts spotlight on counterculture

Francisco celebrates with festivals, exhibits, lectures

June 16, 2017

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River pilgrimage takes paddlers on 400-mile spiritual quest

For four days, the 82-year-old retired doctor was part of the first leg of a 40-day pilgrimage of canoeists and…

June 13, 2017

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Minutes from U.S., museum tells story of the Mexican Revolution

Cultural sites, in particular on the Mexican side, rarely get much attention. But within a 20-minute walk from the Stanton…

June 11, 2017

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You’ve never heard of these people, but they’ve changed the way you fly

They’ve helped create federal agencies that make air travel safer. And they’ve brought competition and transparency to the skies. They…

June 11, 2017

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Flying with pets: How to make it easier for them and you, too

Traveling with pets has become easier thanks to pet-friendly hotels. But air travel is a bigger challenge than a road…

June 10, 2017

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Mexico protects ancient temple while hotel is built above

The find could spark nightmares for any squeamish hotel guests: The carefully severed neck bones of 32 people were found…

June 9, 2017

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Dakotas buffalo trail tour traces story of American bison

A bison munches grass in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota. From historical details of Native Americans’ final…

June 8, 2017

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Oh the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss museum opens its doors

Walking into the museum that opened to the public Saturday in the author and illustrator’s hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts, is…

June 7, 2017

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Trump Organization to launch ‘American Idea’ hotel chain

Eric Danziger, CEO of Trump Hotels, left, joins Eric Trump, center, and Donald Trump Jr., both of whom are executive…

June 6, 2017

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Advice from a travel doctor: Plan ahead, pack your own utensils and don’t get drunk

avoid travelers’ No. 1 malady, eat fully cooked food, drink bottled water

June 4, 2017

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Rash of recent videos could affect airline regulation

She’s done flying, at least for now. “We’re driving,” says O’Leary, a software developer from Tampa. Jeff Kolker is finished…

June 4, 2017

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New American Writers Museum narrates Great American Story

Chicago, American Writers Museum tells the country’s story

June 2, 2017

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Hotels focus on ﬁtness with in-room equipment

At the end of May, the Hilton McLean in Virginia became one of two Hiltons to offer Five Feet to…

May 31, 2017

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Get ready for busy travel season; airlines could set record

By air or car, traveler numbers are expected to rise over last year thanks to a decent economy and stable…

May 30, 2017

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With eco-travel’s increasing popularity, green claims merit skepticism

A survey by the Singapore-based online travel agency Agoda.com found that 58 percent of hotel guests preferred staying at an…

May 28, 2017

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Professors rescue design drawings for neon signs on Route 66

No longer needed and deemed a fire hazard, the file drawers were moved outside and placed on pallets under a…

May 28, 2017

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Route 66 tourist towns could lose critical funding if program expires

Route 66, the historic American roadway that linked Chicago to the West Coast, soon may be dropped from a National…

May 27, 2017

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TSA tests screening large electronic devices separately

The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that it has been testing the procedure at 10 airports for more than a…

May 26, 2017

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Wine and weed? Some Oregon vineyards try hand at pot farming

Now, more than a decade later and with award-winning wine to show for their hard work, they are adding a…

May 25, 2017

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Airlines have rules about taking photos, video on planes

Major U.S. airlines say they limit what you can photograph or capture on video. However, lawyers say the policies might…

May 24, 2017

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Massive slide buries stretch of iconic California highway

A swath of the hillside gave way in an area called Mud Creek on Saturday night, changing the Big Sur…

May 23, 2017

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The new Vegas namaste: Yoga on a Ferris wheel, near dolphins

The participants, though, weren’t the only ones shifting positions in this mirrorless space with Instagram-enviable views. The three women and…

May 22, 2017

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Can I bring a Viking helmet on the plane? AskTSA has the answer

Social-media team field travelers’ questions fast

May 21, 2017

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From passport cards to Global Entry, which trusted-traveler program is right for you?

“I breezed by the line and went directly to the document-checking agent,” says Shaw, who works in Beijing as an…

May 21, 2017

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Solitude and majesty: A journey into Montana’s Beartooth Wilderness

Crawl from your warm sleeping bag out the tent door, into the darkness and predawn wind whipping across the plateau.…

May 20, 2017

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JFK home renovation castoffs are transformed into art

Floorboards, window panes, shingles, electrical fixtures, faded wallpaper, rusted nails and even a metal hook that once held a porch…

May 19, 2017

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It’s a record year for processing U.S. passport applications

The U.S. State Department is in the middle of a record year for processing passport applications, with 20.5 million renewals…

May 18, 2017

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Delta tops in on-time flights, Spirit worst for complaints

Virgin America had the highest rate of delayed flights, and discount carrier Spirit Airlines drew the highest rate of consumer…

May 17, 2017

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Nevada joins handful of states with spans of 80 mph driving

One of the new 80 mph speed limit signs posted along U.S. Interstate 80 east near Fernley, Nev., signals the…

May 16, 2017