Travel
10/9/2009 4:14:42 PM
Event provides tastes of the best Hawaiian coffee and culinary treats Hawaiian farms have to offer.
10/9/2009 2:01:19 PM
With Homestead Heritage, a Texas community preserves more than just the past with educational classes and rural craft workshops.
9/22/2009 5:36:22 PM
The Sell family takes time off to visit someone else's farm, where they eat apples and watermelon.
8/14/2009 10:56:32 AM
Williamsburg, in Colonial Virginia, is a large history museum.
8/11/2009 1:55:30 PM
Monroe, Wisconsin, event celebrates heritage of city as well as the area's dairy industry.
8/11/2009 12:06:17 PM
Kansas community embraces Ciderfest and Craft Fair.
8/11/2009 11:34:53 AM
Washington state community celebrates a red berry, the cranberry, grown along the Pacific coast.
8/10/2009 4:29:56 PM
For one weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas, Cajun meets country.
6/16/2009 4:29:05 PM
A weekend in the outdoors with good friends, good weather and good fishing.
6/12/2009 12:23:46 PM
Unusual Mitchell, South Dakota, tourist attraction pulls in about a half-million tourists and visitors every year.
6/2/2009 4:17:03 PM
A stay at Fredericksburg, Texas', Runnymede Country Inn provides Caleb with a vacation setting in the country.
5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
While no one likes to think about what might go wrong on a vacation, planning for it can not only bring peace of mind, but also valuable assistance when needed. Find out what type of traveler's insurance is right for you.
4/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
Sod home attraction offers a historically accurate reproduction of prairie shelters.
3/26/2009 12:00:00 AM
Everyone seems to be on a tighter budget these days. Many families are looking for effective ways to trim back or manage costs so they don’t miss out on a much-needed opportunity to get away.
3/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
Scrapbook provided a way to share Heartland with others during trip to Italy.
2/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
Getting away from work and personal responsibilities, relaxing, laughing and bonding with friends are just a few of the reasons why girlfriend getaways are becoming more popular than ever.
1/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Huntington Library’s Chinese garden officially opens this month in San Marino, Calif. The Suzhou-style classical garden reflects the meticulous designs of the celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and took some 10 years to create.
12/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
You don't have to give up your exercise routine when you're traveling. Staying active can actually make your trip more enjoyable. Check out these tips for staying fit while on the road.
12/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
December is one of the busiest travel months of the year. When you add the normal stresses of travel to the holiday rush, you can feel a lot more manic than merry.
10/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
An organ grinder, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Swiss patriots, a viking in a boat – this motley group welcomes visitors to Grandview, a home outside of Hollandale, Wis., where an artist’s imagination came alive in concrete creations embedded with stones, shells and pieces of glass.
8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Anne of Green Gables isn't the only thing that puts Prince Edward Island on the map. It's also famous for its quilts, in fact, L.M. Montgomery herself was a quilter.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
For the people of De Smet, S.D., bringing to life the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a labor of love. As the setting for four of Wilder’s books about prairie life, The Little Town on the Prairie, By the Shores of Silver Lake, The Long Winter and These Happy Golden Years, the small town relishes in preserving, promoting and passing on the pioneer lifestyle illustrated by the beloved author.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Bug Tussle, Ala., Igo, Calif., and Peculiar, Mo. We have given our towns and states some unusual names.
7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
The Statue of Liberty is a national symbol known across the nation and globe, the iconic image of that great lady in her loose robe and spiky crown is familiar even to folks who have never been near New York City. She holds aloft her famed torch in one hand, in the other, she clutches a tablet inscribed with the date (in Roman numerals) that our nation approved the Declaration of Independence: July 4, 1776. At her feet lie broken shackles.
3/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Let's get rid of the big myth about Hoover Dam right now. There are no bodies buried in the concrete of this colossal structure that holds back the Colorado River.
1/26/2006 12:00:00 AM
A sidebar to a story that appears in magazine about marine life
10/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
A tour through Harmony, a small town in Southeastern Minnesota, offers insights into the Amish lifestyle. Although they aren't the only ones who live in the area, everywhere one looks are reminders that this isn't a typical American community, from the handmade quilts and expertly crafted furniture to the occasional reminder in the road that a horse-drawn buggy has recently passed by.
10/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
How would you like traveling with a map showing things out of proportion and inaccurately placed? That's the kind of map our ancestors used - when they had maps at all.
10/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Laura Ingalls Wilder's series of 'Little House' books have been enjoyed by generations of readers. Loyal fans who want to get a first-hand glimpse at the locales and way of life that the books describe can visit many of the settings that inspired the books' author.
9/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
People who have fallen in love with a place with a unique flair can nominate it for the National Trust's annual list of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The Trust honors 12 communities nationwide that have character, dynamic downtowns, a strong commitment to historic preservation, interesting architecture, cultural diversity, locally owned businesses, and walking access for residents and visitors.
6/21/2005 12:00:00 AM
On May 31, nine hikers set off on a 200-mile journey with no food ? only tea bags and canteens. They expected to finish their trek in 10 days.
5/10/2005 12:00:00 AM
The United States Mint is offering tours in its Philadelphia and Denver locations. The sites welcome military and veteran groups as well as school and youth groups, and they are wheelchair accessible.
4/26/2005 12:00:00 AM
'Butterflies in Flight,' a display featuring free-flying butterflies, will open June 3 at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio.