There aren't many places in the world where the forces of nature have come together with such dramatic results as in Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks.
Whether you come to hit the highlights in Yosemite or to explore the park's secluded wilderness, your world view will be forever changed by Yosemite's grandeur.
Whether you choose the accessibility of the South Rim or the wild solitude of the North Rim (open May to October), the seventh natural wonder is just that -- wonderful.
One of the biggest hassles of flying is dealing with luggage. If you park in the east economy lot or take the Sky Train, did you know you can check your bags before heading to the terminal?
One of the biggest hassles of flying is dealing with luggage. If you park in the east economy lot or take the Sky Train, did you know you can check your bags before heading to the terminal?
Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately.
Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately. If these folks are offering what they say they're offering, we just might book a night or two.
Thankfully, there has never been a major crash at Sky Harbor Airport, but there is a fire station at Sky Harbor full of highly trained men and women, ready to respond in seconds if a plane ever gets in trouble.
Thankfully, there has never been a major crash at Sky Harbor Airport, but there is a fire station at Sky Harbor full of highly trained men and women, ready to respond in seconds if a plane ever gets in trouble.
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An official says the eight passengers aboard a small aircraft with landing gear troubles walked off the plane after it landed safely at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
An official says the eight passengers aboard a small aircraft with landing gear troubles walked off the plane after it landed safely at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
What's the grossest thing you've ever done -- or maybe seen someone else doing on an airplane? We're telling you some of the oddest things you can imagine, from one person who has been there.
What's the grossest thing you've ever done -- or maybe seen someone else doing on an airplane? We're telling you some of the oddest things you can imagine, from one person who has been there before and seen it all.
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On the eve of one of the busiest times for holiday travel the Transportation Security Administration is helping to remind passengers about the latest security measures now in place.
On the eve of one of the busiest times for holiday travel the Transportation Security Administration is helping to remind passengers about the latest security measures now in place.
America's first national park is just as alluring as it was when John Colter of the Lewis and Clark expedition first spied it in 1807. Colter's descriptions of spewing geysers and boiling mud were unlike anything the public had ever heard of, and modern visitors have the same reaction to Yellowstone's volatile geology. Most travelers settle for seeing Old Faithful and maybe visiting Yellowstone's own Grand Canyon -- not venturing far enough to see its extensive geyser basins up close. It's an otherworldly journey worth making while you're in Wyoming.
Things to Do
Thermal features steam, bubble, boil and hiss throughout Yellowstone National Park, but the granddaddy of attractions is Old Faithful, a geyser that shoots 135 feet into the air on a pretty reliable 92-minute schedule. With 1,100 miles of trails and 2.2 million acres, grab a hiking map and get away from it all. At least hike along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, a 1000-foot deep, 24-mile long gorge carved in yellows and reds. Park rangers offer excellent and frequent nature lectures and hikes.
Shopping
Don't underestimate the eight gift shops within the lodges, several clustered around Old Faithful's three hotels and more at Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon Village, Grant Village and Yellowstone Lake. Though well stocked with imported souvenirs, the shops can also yield some unexpected finds for the discriminating shopper -- Native American-crafted jewelry, for instance. Browse the park's visitors centers for an excellent selection of books on natural history and scoop up some free maps and literature. General stores near the campgrounds are well stocked with outdoor gear and basic groceries.
Nightlife and Entertainment
A live ensemble, often a string quartet, makes music in the sunroom of the elegant 1891 Lake Yellowstone Hotel. A piano player livens things up in the map room of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. And all the full-service restaurants have separate bars, featuring, you bet, Old Faithful Pale Ale. Drink one in the evening on Old Faithful Inn's deck overlooking you know what.
Restaurants and Dining
Campers get food and cooking supplies in Mammoth Hot Springs, Canyon Village, Grant Village and Yellowstone Lake. Inside Yellowstone, the meals at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel are the finest in the park, including lobster ravioli, bison prime rib and vegetable-stuffed trout. The food at the historic lodge Old Faithful Inn isn't the best in the park -- visitors feast on elk medallions and osso buco, among other offerings -- but the beauty of the lodge and proximity to Old Faithful make this restaurant a good choice.
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