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Reenactment of Butch Cassidy gang train robbery to be held Sunday
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Can travelers avoid being given a digital pat-down?
Newman, a stay-at-home mom from Portland, Oregon, has heard about Sidd Bikkannavar, the American citizen who was asked for his phone and his passcode when he entered the country this…
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Woman crosses West to fulfill a last wish
Will leaves $800,000 to dozen national wildlife refuges, parks
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Summer of Love turns 50: San Francisco puts spotlight on counterculture
San Francisco celebrates with festivals, exhibits, lectures
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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 kayakers of all faiths along the 400-mile river, New England’s…
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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 Street Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas, visitors to…
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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 are the unsung heroes of the airline industry, fighting to…
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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 trip, and many owners worry about risks to the pets’…
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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 in a ceremonial pit next to the ball court. The…
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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 great wild buffalo hunts to tales of the animal’s rescue…
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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 like walking into one of his beloved children’s books. The…
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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 vice presidents of The Trump Organization, during an event for…
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Advice from a travel doctor: Plan ahead, pack your own utensils and don’t get drunk
To avoid travelers’ No. 1 malady, eat fully cooked food, drink bottled water
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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 with air travel, too. “I’m not flying this year,” says…
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New American Writers Museum narrates Great American Story
In Chicago, American Writers Museum tells the country’s story
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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 Fitness rooms equipped with 11 pieces of workout equipment and…
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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 gasoline prices. U.S. airlines expect to carry 234 million passengers…
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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 environmentally friendly property. Nearly 40 percent said they’re willing to…
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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 tree. Ellen Babcock spotted them during one of her many…
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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 Park Service preservation program, which would end years of efforts…
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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 year, and it may be expanded nationwide. TSA officials say…
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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 new crop: marijuana. Oregon’s legalization of recreational pot two years…
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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 not stand up in court. American Airlines Senior Vice President…
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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 coastline below to include what now looks like a rounded…
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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 a man were inside a cabin of the world’s tallest…
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Can I bring a Viking helmet on the plane? AskTSA has the answer
Social-media team field travelers’ questions fast
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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 operations-support supervisor for an American company. “I was through customs…
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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. Look up at the cathedral of the sky. Watch the…
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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 swing are among the ordinary items salvaged during an overhaul…
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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 and applications for new passports expected. Adult U.S. passports must…