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On Top of the World: Climbing Kilimanjaro
At age 51, adventure writer and memoirist Jill Gleeson climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, reaching a peak of more than 19,300 feet above Africa. This is how she did it.
Officials Don't Expect Tourism Decline From Custer Fire
South Dakota tourism officials don't expect the wildfire to hurt next year's visitor numbers or attendance at the park's famous buffalo roundup.
Controversy Over Wildlife Tourism & Selfies in the Amazon
Planning to visit the Amazon? You might want to look at the controversy over wildlife selfies before choosing tours.
Baltimore's Enduring Eccentricities Shine at Christmas
From kitschy ornaments to model train extravaganzas and a holiday song dedicated to bottom-feeding crustaceans, Baltimore's unique brand of quirky creativity really shines at Christmas.
Santa-Themed Kiddie Park Reopens in Vermont
A beloved Santa-themed kiddie park has reopened in southern Vermont.
Idaho Lands Nation's First International Dark Sky Reserve
A giant chunk of central Idaho with a dazzling night sky has become the nation's first International Dark Sky Reserve.
A Step Ahead: Cowboy Boots & Western Wear in San Antonio
Nothing says more about a Texan than a fancy pair of cowboy boots. Whether they're rough-hewn boots scuffed and dirtied after a hard day's work at the ranch, or a slick pair of exotic skin boots made from snake or alligator.
Malta to Minneapolis: Where to Go in 2018
From Malta to Minneapolis, here's a look at some destinations around the world that will be making news in 2018. They include designated culture capitals, places hosting sporting events and even a couple of cities.
Climate Change Hits Winter Olympic Preparation
The athletes' half-hour commute in the Swiss Alps - up two gondolas, then through a tunnel in the world's highest underground train to a glacier at 11,000 feet - served up daily grim reminders that global warming is threatening their line of work.
Milennials and Climate Change Altering Lake Tahoe Tourism
Skiing and gambling have dominated winter tourism on Lake Tahoe's South Shore for years, but travel experts say that's changing.
Train Speeding 50 Mph Over Limit Before Deadly Derailment
Federal officials confirmed an Amtrak train was hurtling 50 mph over the speed limit when it careened off an overpass south of Seattle, spilling cars onto the highway below and killing at least three people.
Snowmobile Season Off to a Good Start
With plenty of fresh snow covering much of northern New England, this winter's snowmobile season is off to a good start.
332 Royal Caribbean Passengers Fall Ill with Stomach Virus
More than 300 passengers on a cruise ship that docked at Port Everglades fell ill with a stomach virus.
Power Fully Restored at Atlanta's International Airport
Minutes after its midnight deadline to get the electricity back on at the world's busiest airport, Georgia Power announced early Monday that power had been fully restored to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.
Sudden Power Outage Brings Atlanta Airport to a Standstill
A sudden power outage brought the world's busiest airport to a standstill Sunday, grounding scores of flights in Atlanta just days before the start of the Christmas travel rush.
U.S. National Parks to Slash Number of Free Days for Visitors
National parks in the U.S. will sharply drop the number of days they allow visitors to get in for free, a move that was criticized by opponents of the parks' plan to raise entrance costs at other times of the year.
More Than 200 People Sickened Onboard Ovation of the Seas Cruise
More than 200 people became sick and five were hospitalized in Australia after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness aboard a cruise ship earlier this month.
Bermuda Tourism Authority Calls on Governor to Veto Bill That Repeals Marriage Equality
Bermuda Tourism Authority warns of severe consequences if legislation to repeal marriage equality is signed into law
Watch: Wildluxe Misha Heads to Kenya
Luxury travel influencer Misha Gillingham heads to Kenya to discover the spectacular Cottar's Bush Villa at it's 1920s Safari Camp in Kenya.
Bermuda Senate Votes to End Same-Sex Marriage in Territory
The Senate in Bermuda gave final legislative approval Wednesday to a measure that would end same-sex marriage in the British island territory and allow only domestic partnerships.