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Woman found in wilderness after spelling S-O-S with rocks

LOS ANGELES – A woman who vanished on a visit to Sequoia National Park in California was spotted by a low-flying aircraft rescue crew after she spelled S-O-S with rocks in a forest clearing,...

DATE: Oct 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Lawsuit: Southwest pilots streamed video from bathroom cam

PHOENIX – A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by a flight attendant alleges pilots on a 2017 flight had an iPad streaming video from a hidden camera in a bathroom in one of the airlin...

DATE: Oct 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Roadside Bigfoot: This Georgia museum is devoted to legendary beast

CHERRY LOG, Ga. – Along a bustling four-lane highway that winds through the north Georgia mountains, an unassuming wooden structure breaks the monotony of churches, billboards and stores sel...

DATE: Oct 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

For water safety abroad, don’t rely on your eyes

Water standards vary around the world. About 71% of the global population uses a safely managed drinking water service, according to the World Health Organization. But 785 millio...

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Eyes in the sky: NYC outdoor viewing deck is 100 stories high

NEW YORK – Thrill-seeking visitors at New York’s Hudson Yards will be able to catch expansive views from a 100-story-high outdoor observation deck early next year. Hudson Yards Ex...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Central Park to get first statue honoring women

NEW YORK – Central Park has 23 statues of men who left their mark in history but not a single one honoring the accomplishments of a woman. That will change after a city commission...

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Qantas completes longest non-stop New York-Sydney flight

SYDNEY – Australia’s Qantas on Sunday completed the first non-stop commercial flight from New York to Sydney, which was used to run a series of tests to assess the effects of ultra long-haul...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Weather Service winter forecast: A bit warmer, but chaotic

WASHINGTON – Expect big swings in weather this winter, government forecasters say. The National Weather Service says the large global forces that help drive broad patterns of wint...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Empire State Building shows off new $165 million observatory

DATE: Oct 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

California to build largest wildlife crossing in world

LOS ANGELES – Like many urban singles, the mountain lion P-22 lives a solitary life in a too-small habitat. And he has a hard time finding a mate in the big city. Famous for trave...

DATE: Oct 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Agent? Adviser? In travel, terms are changing

Finding the right travel agent used to be easy. The top agents had a defined set of skills and certifications, and they belonged to the same trade groups. So for someone like Kath...

DATE: Oct 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

New fresco with gladiators discovered in Pompeii

ROME – Archaeologists excavating what may have been an ancient Roman drinking den in the ruined city of Pompeii said Friday they have unearthed a well-preserved wall painting of gladiators i...

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Travel

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.