Escape to Alcatraz

Restoration project extends longevity of island prison

A room on the wall

Estes Park guides lead overnight trip on cliff face

In some ways, flying is actually improving

NEW YORK – Packed planes. Less legroom. Fewer frequent flier miles. Is that all summer travelers can look forward to? Thankfully, no. Amid the unpleasantness, there are...

Sabino Canyon an easy escape from Tucson

Experience Arizona desert’s beauty by foot or tram

Finding adjacent airline seats

You can do it without paying extra fees

Nova Scotia’s coastline without a crowd

Hiking, cycling and seafood along Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail

Airlines cash in with those extra fees

Checked bags, reservation changes bring in billions

Why does your return trip feel shorter?

Researchers test our perception of time

Below the rim

When hiking the Grand Canyon, plan ahead to savor this test of endurance

No. 1 ranking not welcomed by all

Some in Hawaiian beach town worry tourists will ruin its charm

Red, black, green: Hawaii’s rainbow of sand

KALAPANA, Hawaii – Go ahead, sink your toes in the sand on Hawaii’s famous beaches. But you might be surprised by the color of that sand – it’s not always golden. You’ll find black sand, red...

Our best beaches

Hawaii’s Waimanalo Bay Beach Park tops list