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U.S. Senate to Force Sale of Millions of Acres of Publicly Owned Vacationland

There is an update to this story at the bottom of the post.The U.S. Senate is marking public lands to be pillaged, and preservation groups are sounding the alarm to call fans of…

What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Air Travel, National Parks, and Passports

When the U.S. Congress can't agree on a budget before federal funding expires, the government goes into shutdown mode, ceasing all operations deemed nonessential and furloughing…

Resort Fees Increase in Las Vegas for the Second Time in 2024

MGM Resorts, which controls many of the biggest casino-hotels in Las Vegas, has raised resort fees again—for the second time this year. On Wednesday, December 4, the Bellagio, Aria,…

Yo, Semites! Funding Boost to U.S. National Parks Signed Into Law

How about some good news for a change? Bipartisan legislation to devote almost $3 billion each year to conservation efforts and the upkeep of U.S. national parks has passed into…

After Backlash, Frontier Airlines Drops Social Distancing Fee

Frontier Airlines has abandoned plans to charge passengers extra to fly next to empty middle seats on flights, according to news reports. The move was made following widespread (and…

U.S. National Park Fees Leap Higher Overnight

When Americans woke up this morning (June 1), they discovered it would cost them a lot more to enter their national parks.Nearly all the major parks hiked their entry rates by a hefty…

TSA, Airports, and Congress Get Security Wait Times Under Control

After a frustrating spring filled with long, slow-moving security lines at airports, Congress, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), airlines, and airports banded…

Senators Demand Answers from the Airlines, Chimps Prove Travel Makes You Smarter, and More: Our Daily Travel Briefing

SENATORS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DELTA, SOUTHWEST (Dallas Morning News)In the past month alone, service on two major U.S. airlines ground to a halt because of computer glitches. Now, some…

Congress Votes On Airline Seat Sizes

Descheboard/FlickrSorry, America: No space for you!The United States Senate has voted down an amendment that would have told the airlines that they are no longer permitted…

A Bevy of New Exhibits Explore the "Art of Creation" in Washington, DC

German chancellor Otto van Bismarck famously remarked: "There are two things you don’t want to see being made—sausage and legislation.” And though visitors to Washington, DC get to…

In this Holiday Season, Shouldn't We at Least Begin to Think of Measures that Will Ensure Proper Vacations for Low-Income Americans?

Although there isn't the slightest chance that the current Congress will pass such legislation, I continue to yearn for the day when we as a nation will assist the poor to…

7 Frequent-Flier Tricks Worth Learning

I honestly don't know how some frequent fliers manage. Travel can be so discombobulating and disruptive, yet some road warriors spend half their lives on planes (sometimes just to…

10 Reasons Why Families Love Skiing in Alta, Utah

Ask a lifelong skier to put together a bucket list of must-ski mountains, and Alta will likely be in the Top 10. Known for its breathtaking scenery, rugged terrain, and deep snow,…

Kenya Safari, from $1,599 with Six Nights' Hotel

Think a safari is out of your price range? Well, it does cost a bit to get to Africa, no matter how you figure it (unless you're lucky enough to come from continental Europe or even…

Download and Go: Do-it-Yourself Walking Tours of Great Cities

Paper or audio, there are plenty of options for downloadable walking tours of the world's great cities, and many just happen to be free. So before you set out on that next great…

Tree-Sitting, Sand-Sculpting, Salmon-Chasing, and More Ways to Spend Fall

It may feel hot right now, but fall is just around the corner so its time to start planning those quick autumn getaways. Here are a few fun festivals and events to inspire you. What:…

The Grand Circle of Utah's National Parks

For one state, Utah sure has a lot to boast about. Not only is it home to five individual U.S. National Parks, but it is just over the border and a short drive to two more -- surely…