5 Must Visit National Parks in Europe
Where to go next: Consider these national parks in Europe as a great escape, with open spaces for peaceful vistas or challenging hiking trails for exercise and adventure.
Los Angeles Gears Up for 2028 Olympics
Paris is so yesterday. Now that the torch has been passed, let’s look at what Los Angeles is planning for the 2028 Olympic Games, including making it an eco-friendly car-free experience. This will be the third time the City of Angels hosts the games – 1932, 1984 were the previous times. This will be the
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Where to Go Next: Bora Bora, Tahiti
Here’s why you should put Tahiti on your bucket list, especially it’s most famous island, Bora Bora. It sparkles with its diverse marine life, rugged mountain landscapes thick with colorful flowers and deep green trees, and luxurious glass-floored bungalows that seem to float over pristine turquoise lagoons.
Remembering Dennis Hopper, Taos, “Easy Rider”, Hippies and Harleys
From the Archives – In honor of the 55th anniversary of the release of “Easy Rider” in July 1969, we are republishing this article including my interview with Dennis Hopper about the film, the movie motorcycles and his post-Hollywood life as an artist and photographer. In May 2009, exactly one year before Dennis Hopper passed away
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Reasons to Visit Milwaukee
My two favorite things to do in Milwaukee are visiting the Harley-Davidson Museum and filling up on traditional German food and beer in Old Town. Milwaukee is a great place to visit any time, except when its crowded for a major event such as the the Republican National Convention in July 2024, or another major
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Best Fourth of July Celebrations
Happy Birthday USA, born July 4, 1776. Here are some of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the USA, in New York City, Washington, DC and elsewhere, including fireworks, concerts and parades. NYC: Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Where: Hudson River, 14th to 34th Streets It’s the granddaddy of all Fourth of July
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National Park Week 2024 FREE Admission, Events
Celebrate National Park Week with FREE admission and FREE events in many of the 424 national parks and historic sites in the USA. National Park Week 2024 is April 20-28, and encourages all of us to discover something new about their national parks and monuments, from the Statue of Liberty in NYC to Yosemite in California. With
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Avianca Airlines Airfare Sale From $53 One-Way
Avianca Airlines has launched an airfare sale between the US and destinations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America, with fares as low as $53 each way.With a deal this good, you know there are restrictions. So here they are -This Red Sale is for tickets purchased between April 9 and 14, for flights
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Closing Dates for Ski & Snowboard Resorts in Utah, Colorado, Vermont
You know you are a diehard skier or snowboarder when it is April and you are still thinking about squeezing in another few days of downhill delight. Some resorts are staying open until mid-May. The 2023–24 ski season started slow but picked up momentum and is ending with spring storms both East and West. That
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Comparing Season Pass Deals for 2024/25 Skiing & Snowboarding
Even before the current downhill season ends, season passes are now on sale for the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season, at the lowest early bird rates of the year. Whether you buy an Ikon Pass, Epic Pass, Mountain Collective Pass, Indy Pass, or a pass from one specific favorite area or group of destinations in
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