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| USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories (USA TODAY) Fort Ticonderoga to commemorate 1758 battle Before the Civil War and Antietam, the bloodiest battle fought on American soil was here, on a narrow but strategically vital ... BMX stars and fans travel road through San Diego To a casual weekend pedaler, one word describes the view from the top of a three-story-high ramp that marks the start of an Olympic ... DOT proposes slot auctions to reduce congestion at NYC airports Slot auctions designed to reduce delays and increase competition are coming to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York ... 'Sound of Music' villa in Austria to become hotel The former home of a family made famous by the Hollywood hit musical "The Sound of Music" is being refashioned into a hotel, ... Flight attendant accused of setting fire on airplane A flight attendant angry about his work route set a fire in an airplane bathroom, forcing an emergency landing, authorities said. Less spare fuel can mean 'nightmare' flight Some pilots say they are making many fuel stops, which causing delays on flights. Iraq banks on religious travel These days, tourism in Iraq is a matter of faith. Literally. Five years after the U.S. invasion, nearly all its tourists are ... It's a small world, thanks to Google Earth Starting this month, you can tour realistic re-creations of Disney's Florida theme parks and resorts simply by clicking your ... Take Hard Rock artifacts home online Hard Rock International has launched a memorabilia website with hundreds of artifacts on display at the company's cafs and hotels. Travel books detail 37 imperiled places, 80 dinners and 1 bite Iconic destinations poised for change, embarrassing incidents on the road and a cuisine-propelled global jaunt are among new ... Where to catch Olympic action in the USA Sports fans can catch U.S. hopefuls in action, thanks to several Olympic trials and exhibition games across the country. 10 great places to take photos of perfect strangers May is National Photography Month, and renowned photojournalist Harry Bensonshares some of his favorite places are the world ... Chronicle Lewis' Christian journey through England C.S. Lewis fans inspired by this week's debut of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian can get a sense of his life and impact ... Alaska counts down to the Big 5-0 "WE'RE IN," exulted the 6-inch-high front-page headline of the Anchorage Daily Times June 30, 1958. Fifty years later, the summer ... North Lake Tahoe: Tall mountains, deep water, second homes Many second-home destinations are popular because of outdoor recreation, attracting golfers, skiers, bikers or boaters. Around ... |
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| About US & Canadian Parks US & Canadian Parks Where Nature and History Meet Commemorating Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who led the first European expedition in 1542 to explore what is now the west coast of the United States, Cabrillo National Monument combines history... The Transcontinental Railroad On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific Railroad met the Union Pacific Railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, officially connecting the nation by rail. The driving of the golden spike marked... New Mexico State Parks’ Diamond Anniversary The “Land of Enchantment” celebrates the 75th anniversary of its State Parks system this year with a series of programs and events, including outdoor education programs for kids, geocaching contests,... Largest Battle Ever Fought in North America Fought from July 1-3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most crucial battles of the Civil War and its bloodiest battle. Of the more than 165,000 soldiers... A War with Mexico On April 25, 1846 Mexican and American troops fought on the prairie of Palo Alto, a battle which led to the first major engagements between the two republics in the... Earth Day 2008 As people around the world come together to celebrate the 38th anniversary of Earth Day on or around April 22nd, learn about the history of the event and find out... The Story of Southern Louisiana The treasures of south Louisiana come alive at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Here the park’s six sites feature everything from history to culture to outdoor adventure.... Padre Island National Seashore Turns Forty Today marks the 40th anniversary of the dedication of Padre Island National Seashore. Located southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, TX, Padre Island is the longest remaining undeveloped stretch... The 40th Anniversary of the King Assassination On April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. He was 39. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site... End of a War On this day in 1973, the last American troops left South Vietnam, ending US direct military involvement in Vietnam. Nineteen year later the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated at the... |
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