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Ghost towns are good way to learn about West
LAKE VALLEY, N.M. - The howling wind across a remote landscape, a creaky metal gate or a run-in with a rattlesnake or gun-toting local are the things that attract ghost towners. They are history buffs who take their outdoor adventures with a dash of mystery.
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Twists and turns of Highway 101 offer peek at coastal history
I'm with Marlowe. Interstate 5 in Southern California is like one huge back alley, rolling past the rear end of communities. North of La Jolla and south of Camp Pendleton there's not much to see but an occasional glimpse of the Pacific blue and the rooftops of the Del Mar Race Track.
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Wildflower bloom delayed on Mount RainierIn a normal year, masses of wildflowers would explode into bloom right now at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park.
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All aboard for kids, seniors
The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum invites kids and seniors for special activities this weekend.
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Lucky No. 13 for revamped Reno: Once worn-out city refreshes image, welcomes annual arts festival that draws visitors, community
RENO, Nev. - An arts and cultural festival that began 13 years ago as an attempt to fill a tourism gap between the Reno Rodeo in June and the Hot August Nights car rally is coming of age as a key component of civic leaders' efforts to revive the city's image and restore its sense of community.
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High-tech attraction tells Niagara Falls story
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario - The biggest challenge in creating a new tourist attraction at Niagara Falls is trying to live up to the main event.
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Get ready to paddle
BOISE, IDAHO — Grab a paddle and hit the Boise River. Tanner Myers, 8, was all smiles when the raft he was riding in splashed through the first diversion waves on the Boise River. He was visiting from North Dakota and got a chance to float the river. The river season started June 12. The Boise River from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park is a popular place to visit. It also is popular with local kayakers, rafters, canoeists and anglers in small fishing catarafts. The number of people that float the river each year ranges from 100,000 to 300,000. “It’s so close,” said Tracie Ide, who, with her husband, Michael, were taking Tanner and his family down the river. The 6-mile stretch of river takes floaters over small waterfalls, around islands, through natural areas and near parks and buildings.
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'Biggest Little City in the World' revs up for Hot August Nights
RENO, Nev. - Reno's Hot August Nights, scheduled for Aug. 4-10, will feature much more than classic car cruising set to music under the sun.
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Your worst travel nightmare: Babies on a plane
Tips for travel with little ones
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Hop aboard a culinary tour in Seattle
Eight new culinary tours are being offered by the Gray Line of Seattle bus company this summer.
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Size up Alaska’s glaciers
SEWARD, Alaska — Thousands of glaciers are waiting for you in Alaska. Seeing some up close surely will be a highlight of any trip you might be planning to the 49th state this summer.
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Travel with purpose
When Bethesda, Md., high school student Jenna Kusek first saw where she'd be living for three weeks in Tanzania, she thought, "You've got to be kidding."
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Enter a Christmas wonderland: New York City
NEW YORK — Where do the ducks go in the winter?
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Best airfares
These roundtrip airfares were valid as of 3 p.m. Friday, airline ticket pricing is volatile, and fares shown in the list might have changed since press time. This list is intended to be a snapshot of the lowest prices available. Restrictions apply on all fares. Provided by Washington Travel Service, 7702 Terminal St. S.W., Tumwater. 360-352-7655
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