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Fossil area closed after two boys killed in Minnesota park May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Parks spokesman Brad Meyer said signs and barricades went up Thursday afternoon to cordon off the 35 closed acres in the 384-acre park. He said fossil-hunting permits will be suspended for at least two weeks, but the length of the closure will depend on the outcome of an investigation into the accident.
Museum of the Confederacy focuses on Gettysburg May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Among the swords, the wrenching letters home and the haunting photographs in the Museum of the Confederacy's new exhibit on Gettysburg, few artifacts embody the ferocious battle more than the eight battle flags recovered from the bloodied fields where Pickett's Charge was fought. The flags, among more than 500 in the museum's extensive collection, are the centerpiece of "Gettysburg: They Walked through Blood," which just opened and runs through September to mark the 150th year since the Battle of Gettysburg.
Caves hold special coolness factor for kids May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s one thing to engage kids in nature above ground. It’s quite another to engage them below ground. Our kids, like most kids, love nature. They love it even more when it’s rainy and they can stomp in a mud puddle. But that’s all standard fun above ground. Take them below ground and there’s a whole new world to explore — one that is equal parts dark and mysterious, spooky and mesmerizing.
Scenic Wales enchants with castles, coastlines and quaint towns May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
With a population of 3 million — and 9 million sheep — Wales is smaller than New Jersey, but boasts an amazing range of terrain, from broad, sandy beaches to snow-capped peaks climbed by narrow-gauge trains. Towns set in valleys look like the inside of a box of chocolates, the stone houses lined up in rows along winding lanes. And then there are the castles, 641 of them, more per capita than any other place on earth.
On the road: Take in one of nation’s largest Irish festsMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It's easy being green at Gaelic Park's Irish Fest in Southwest suburban Oak Forest. One of the nation's largest festivals of Irish culture, the event includes Gaelic football and hurling, dancing, theater and storytelling, a petting zoo, Irish dogs and ponies, import stores and an Irish tea room. Also, the 24th season of the Blue Coast Artists studio tours has begun and to celebrate the artists are offering Springfest over Memorial Day weekend.
Turning off iPhone essential to pilots reporting interference May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Public figures from Sen. Claire McCaskill to actor Alec Baldwin have bristled at what they say are excessive rules restricting use of tablets, smartphones, laptops and other devices during flights. More than a decade of pilot reports and scientific studies tell a different story. Government and airline reporting systems have logged dozens of cases in which passenger electronics were suspected of interfering with navigation, radios and other aviation equipment.
Kyoto mixes fun for kids with antiquities May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Kyoto is one of the highlights of any trip to Japan, an ancient and fascinating city, packed with temples and shrines, a place to savor refined culture. But can it be kid- and family-friendly? Most definitely, especially if you take advantage of the variety Kyoto has to offer, hop on the city's easy-to-use bus system, and keep your eyes open for some of its surprising travel bargains.
5 free things in Seattle, from salmon to library May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
It's not something that people in Seattle like to broadcast too much, but the Emerald City gets plenty of sunshine. Last year, there were 48 straight days of no rain to go along with long summer days, presenting a perfect setting to explore the numerous free parks, bike trails, markets, beaches and lakes the city offers. Here is a small collection of things to do.
Tips for camping with little ones May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Why wouldn’t kids love to camp? There’s mud. And bugs. And marshmallows. But there’s also fire. Which can make it a less-than-relaxing experience for parents of little ones. Here are some tips for making those first forays into nature a little less stressful for parents but still plenty of fun for kids.
California wineries with celebrity connections flourish May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The MacMurray Ranch, once owned by popular actor Fred MacMurray and now owned by the Gallo wine family, is only open to the public only during the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend in Augus. It's one of several California wineries with celebrity connections, including wineries owned by "Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola, the late "Davy Crockett" star Fess Parker, and the late "Perry Mason" star Raymond Burr.
Universal announces Harry Potter park expansion May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Fans of Harry Potter and magic, rejoice: Universal Orlando is expanding its Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a new area based on the books' fictional scenes in Diagon Alley and London. Universal Orlando announced the new area will open in 2014.
On the road: ‘Wonder’ at the new Adler Planetarium show May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Adler Planetarium presents the new show "Cosmic Wonder" that tells the story of how humans have pieced together an understanding of the cosmos. Also make plans for the big tulip festival in Orange City, Iowa, that celebrates the community's rich Dutch heritage.
Elderly mom becomes her favorite travel companion May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
When I was young, I learned a lot about travel from my mother. She taught me how and what to pack. And most importantly, she taught me how to power-sightsee. "You never know when you'll be back," my mother used to say as she and my dad pushed my sister, brother and me to another art museum or Gothic church. Decades later, my mother and I still travel together, but now that she's in her mid-80s, our roles have changed.
9/11 museum will have admission fee May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Faced with hefty operating costs, the foundation building the 9/11 museum at the World Trade Center has decided to charge an admission fee of $20 to $25 when the site opens next year. The exact cost of the mandatory fee has not yet been decided. Entry to the memorial plaza with its twin reflecting pools will still be free.
5 free things to do in California's Napa Valley May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Love the lush and lovely Napa Valley but hate how expensive it can be? You're not the first. In the late 19th century, writer Robert Louis Stevenson moved his honeymoon to the rustic, but free setting of an abandoned mining camp when the $10-a-week going rate for Calistoga hotels proved too much for his slender purse. You're not likely to find free lodging today, even if it is in a beat-up cabin. But there are a number of things you can enjoy in California's premiere wine region at no charge.
Frontier adds carry-on fee for some passengers May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Frontier Airlines plans to start charging up to $100 for a carry-on bag and $2 for coffee or soda, although its announcement on Wednesday did say that passengers will get to keep the whole can. The new carry-on fee is for bags in the overhead bin, so small bags under the seat will still be free.
New Mexico reveals a mix of cultures from pueblos to Georgia O'Keeffe May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Striped balloons dot a bright blue sky. Red rocks silhouette a lone dead tree. A white ladder leans on a brown adobe dwelling. On a road trip around New Mexico, this mix of motifs and cultures seems to echo across the centuries and turn up at every stop, whether you're visiting 1,000-year-old native villages, churches from the era of Spanish conquistadors or the landscape that inspired 20th-century painter Georgia O'Keeffe.
On the road: Marvel at the creative genius of Taliesin May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The tour season has opened at the 600-acre Taliesin Estate in Spring Green, Wis. Visitors can get a firsthand look into the creative genius of Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin, which contains five Wright-designed structures. An estimated 10,000 beer lovers will congregate for their favorite beverage on Saturday, May 11, at the American Beer Classic at Soldier Field. Also, Mesick Mushroom Festival in northwest Michigan celebrates morels with a carnival, carriage rides, flea market, duck races and a parade.
Airlines, passengers extra cautious about security May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Airline personnel and security agents take anything sounding remotely like a threat seriously with good reason. But sometimes it gets out of hand. Several years ago there was the passenger who caused a flight to abort and return to the gate by repeating "Bye, Bye airplane" during the safety demonstration. The passenger was considered a safety risk and removed from the flight. A reasonable response? Perhaps. Except the passenger was 18 months old.
Woody Guthrie Center opens in Tulsa May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The opening of the 12,000-square-foot Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa doesn't mark some uneasy truce between Oklahoma and the Dust Bowl balladeer and his kin. The center's debut kicked off a two-day celebration that affectionately, albeit belatedly, welcomed the native son home with open arms and all the fanfare his longtime supporters can muster.