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Plucky Survivors See America 2: The Midwest Express

Last year we took an epic, 2,300 mile, nine-day trip down the highways, byways and back roads of the southern United States. We're back this year with a mid-western journey through the…

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Washington, D.C.: The City as Outdoor Sculpture Garden

If you want to honor a national leader or hero with a statue, where do you put it? In D.C., of course. The city is bedecked with so many statuary, that its parks, circles, and squares…

Article / Winter Sports

Lito's Tech Tip: A Snowboarding Primer

Few things are as humbling or as stimulating to a good skier as abandoning the security of a sport already mastered to become, once again, an awkward beginner.

Article / Winter Sports

Rocky Mountain Report: Improvements, Expansions and Consolidations

Find out what happened behind the scenes during the off-season at the west's most popular mountain range.

Article / Winter Sports

Slope Specs: Looking at Killington, the East's Traditional Season Opener

For as long as I can remember, Killington has been the Northeast's first ski area to crank up its lifts and the last to end the season. This year -- if nature cooperates -- the Vermont…

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Cruise U: Setting Your Mind Adrift with a Purpose

It's safe to assume St. Augustine, who said 'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page,' would have approved of The Scholar Ship, a sea-going university.

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24 Hours at the Cheapest Four Seasons in the World

Looking for five stars worth of luxury for under $175 a night? You can find it, but you'll have to go to Thailand.

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Crafty Canadian Beer Fest Brews up in British Columbia

Fall brings us festivals that often involve pumpkins, wine or some other seasonal offering, and Victoria is home to Canada's largest celebration of microbrew beer.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Roadtripping and RVing in New England and the Maritimes

How to explore 1,200 miles of stunning coastlines, picturesque campsites, and freshly caught lobster.

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Exploring Yosemite National Park with Your Kids

Most people haven't discovered that Yosemite Valley is only a small part of the national park. If you dislike crowds, spend just a day in the valley to see the sights, then head out to…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Volcanoes National Park

This may be the biggest twofer of them all -- when you visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, not only do you get two volcanoes but you get them on Mauna Loa, the most massive mountain…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Exploring the Secret Side of Myrtle Beach

Discover the Myrtle Beach of peace and quiet, of hammocks on green lawns, of gorgeous gardens and lazy afternoons.

Article / Local Experiences

Get the Most from Your Tax Dollars: Explore Washington, D.C.

All Americans pay for Washington's attractions through their taxes, of course. But, since you have to pay whether you see them or not, come on out and get your money's worth of art…

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Editor's Choice: The World's Best Street Food

One of the best ways to get to the heart of a culture's cuisine is through its popular food and snacks. And what better way to try those snacks than from a street vendor?

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People Watching, Lit Legends and More of the Best of Paris Cafe Culture

There must be thousands of cafes in Paris, and a thorough run down would easily fill a book. Though you could probably have a primal cafe experience in just about any corner operation,…

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Rein in Wyoming's Rich, Wild History in Cody

From buffalos -- Bills and bisons -- to river rafting, Cody opens the door to Wyoming's past and its wide range of activities.

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Trading Spaces: The Park Service Turns Over the Presidio to Private Parties

What happens when managing historic buildings becomes too expensive? In San Francisco, the Park Service has turned part of Golden Gate Park into an office park.

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RVing Utah's National Park Country

Because so much of Utah is public land, it makes an ideal getaway for RVers, especially those who enjoy self-contained camping in parklands and the wilderness.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Park of the Week: California's Channel Islands

These five islands off the California coast are only 30 or so miles from Santa Barbara, but they are not easy to get to. But they do offer a glorious vista of matchless beauty and a…

Article / Local Experiences

Fast Trains and Medieval Cathedrals Make Champagne Sparkle

France's Champagne region is home to one of the world's fastest trains, centuries of European religious and political history, and the world's best sparkling wine.

Article / Family & Kids

Leaf Peeping Beyond New England: The Country is Bursting with Fall Foliage

Traditionally, we think of New England when we think of fall, but the seasons change throughout the country. We've picked a few less-than-obvious destinations for fall foliage travel…

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Escape in Style to the Mountains of North Carolina

The beauty of the rolling, often mist-shrouded mountains, is truly undeniable, and, from its perch atop the ridge known as the Cataloochee Divide, The Swag offers many ways for guests…

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Strasbourg: An Alsatian Escape and European Capital

Strasbourg has led a double life the past century, being first a part of France, then the Kaiser's Germany, then France again, and part of Hitler's Third Reich for five years during…

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Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco

A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge of big change.

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Plan Your Peeping Now for Fall Foliage Fun

I know: it's still July, and some of us have yet to take a summer vacation. But the fliers in the Sunday paper have already signaled the seasonal barrage of back-to-school promotions,…