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This Land Is Your Land: A Conversation with Ken Burns about "The National Parks: America's Best Idea"

Ken Burns discusses his forthcoming television mini-series 'The National Parks' and argues that it is essential to the survival of the country that people use the park system.

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Shoulder Season in Yellowstone Country: How to Make the Most of 3 Days

If you yearn for a quieter Yellowstone -- one with fewer RVs, tour buses, and minivans -- consider visiting during the sleepy yet still stunning shoulder season month of September.

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Park Notes: Playing Politics & Preparing to Get Burns-ed

In the news this week: What's holding up the appointment of our next National Park Service director, and what's happening at the parks prior to the new Ken Burns mini-series.

Article / Arts and Culture

Mississippi Mansions and Southern Architecture in Natchez

Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, this seemingly sleepy town celebrates its southern heritage and history by beautifully preserving its historic downtown.

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Victoria, British Columbia: Impossibly Beautiful

It's no insult to say that Vancouver's city planners beat Disney to the punch, way back in 1908, by creating a terribly attractive town center where there had been only a dismal swamp.

Article / Local Experiences

Walk This Way: Five Great Sunday Strolls in Paris

There are many great Paris Walks, but you really need to pay attention along the way. Strolling through the city's streets lets you soak up the Parisian ambiance like a native.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Sydney's Mod Oz Cuisine

For lack of a better term, cuisine in Australia's most cosmopolitan city has been labeled Mod Oz -- a melding of local ingredients with an international grab bag of culinary…

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Free and Dirt Cheap Oahu

Those in the know can make rich memories in Hawaii without spending much. The following picks will help you say aloha to unnecessary spending on Oahu.

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Down By the Riverside: 5 New York Waterfront Restaurants with Great Views

Manhattan is an island, and that should mean plenty of waterfront bars and restaurants. Here's how to hunt down the good ones and what you should do when you get there.

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New Orleans Beyond the Beads and Bourbon Street

Escape from the French Quarter and New Orleans becomes a city where people are genuinely hospitable, where the adversity of Katrina has strengthened their resolve to show off their…

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How Stimulus Money Is Being Spent in U.S. Parks

Remember the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? That measure contained roughly $750 million for the National Park Service. Here's where they're spending it.

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Park of the Week: Boston's National Historical Park

Boston is a great walking city, and you can follow the city's Freedom Trail to experience many of the sites that make up the Boston National Historical Park.

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From Espresso to Champagne: Sofia's Best Watering Holes

Whether you're up for a morning coffee, a beer in the park, or a late-night drink, these six watering holes encompass Sofia's ambiance, character, and history.

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Americans in Paris: Eat, Drink, Pray & Explore in English

While in Paris it's important to immerse yourself in the local culture. But certain English-language places are so iconic they've become downright Parisian, and you shouldn't feel…

Article / Family & Kids

Deal or No Deal? Why a Free Night Isn't Always a Smart Move

Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won't always save you money.

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4 Surprising & Spectacular Family Destinations in St. Louis

St. Louis has undergone a massive city-wide resurgence and beautification program of late and it definitely shows. On a sunny summer's day, everything shined, the streets were…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Take Your Pick From 8 Perfect French Polynesian Beaches

Whether you're staying in one of French Polynesia's water-side resorts or cheaper digs inland, you're still well-positioned for relaxing afternoons and picture-postcard-worthy…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Tuscany

No matter how many times I travel to Tuscany, each visit teaches me something new. Here are five insights that may surprise even frequent visitors.

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7 Places to Eat: From Pork Cutlets to Sushi in Tokyo

For sheer urban energy, you can't beat Tokyo -- densely populated, affluent, juiced up with a thirst for whatever's new. When everyone lives in such tiny apartments, what else can you…

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See the Great Outdoors Without Leaving New York City

Woody Allen is not the only New Yorker who gets anxious leaving town. Many of us prefer to experience the great outdoors right here in old New York.

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4 Ways to Hike National Parks Across the U.S.

What's the best trail for you and your family? That's a question only you can answer, but let me toss out some options that cover a wide range of abilities and landscapes.

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Join the Revolution! 25 Ways to Take Action in Williamsburg

At the most popular destination in Virginia, a family can pack an awful lot of fun into three or four days around Williamsburg.

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Getting a Great Meal in Mesa Verde National Park

If you haven't sampled national park cuisine lately, you're going to be amazed the next time you sit down for dinner after a long day in a park.

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London and Sochi Ready for Their Olympic Moment

The next two Olympic competitions seek to set the tone for the next century of global competition.

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Grape-Grazing and Wine-Quaffing Getaways Across the United States

From Virginia, to Michigan, and on to California, here are three wine-filled getaways for every budget.