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National parks feel the effects of human, environmental threats
Following recent studies that exposed man-made and climate-caused deterioration at two iconic American attractions, environmentalists are concerned about the health of all 58 U.S. national parks.
Newsweek: Kitesurfing is latest extreme sport
Kitesurfing newcomers are drawn to the promise of launching, Bond-like, 10 meters in the air—and to the fact that it’s best practiced in jet-setting locales.
Tourists seek out Mexico's darker side
Most travelers flock to Mexico to sip margaritas on white-sand beaches, but a hardy few choose lesser-known tourist sites where they are chased down by immigration agents or risk their lives in dangerous slums.
Paddleboat cruises coming to Philly waterfront
There's a new attraction expected soon on the waterfront: a 260-foot, four-deck paddlewheel riverboat replica providing dinner cruises up and down the Delaware River.
Delaware River - Riverboat - United States - Recreation - Delaware
Watch out for Yellowstone bears — they're hungry
Yellowstone's grizzlies are going to be particularly hungry this fall, and that means more dangerous meetings with humans in a year that is already the area's deadliest on record.
Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming - United States - Travel and Tourism - Parks
National parks: Offbeat, unusual and free
Looking for an inexpensive getaway? Consider one of the country’s 58 national parks. Every park has great scenery and knowledgeable rangers, and many offer unique, unusual attractions.
Canada's quieter side: the Maritimes
When you think of vacationing in Canada, chances are the country's three most-visited cities come to mind: Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto.