Travel
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How much do you know about the National Park Service?Jul 21, 2016 6:00 am - The National Park Service turns 100 next month and has been celebrating its milestone birthday all summer. Now it's time for you to show how much you know about the park...
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Crossing America with a bike in the car
Jul 17, 2016 7:30 am - Some folks cross the country on a bike. I prefer to drive with a bike in my car. Over several road trips with a two-wheeler in my SUV, I've come to appreciate driving to...
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Midwest travel: U.S. Pizza Museum sets up shop at Logan Square's WhistlerJul 16, 2016 7:22 am - Chicago Slice of heaven There's a museum for pizza? You bet. Sort of. The U.S. Pizza Museum doesn't have a permanent physical home, but you can see items from its collec...
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Heading to Cleveland? Take a break at these spotsJul 16, 2016 7:14 am - Don't assume anything. Not about Cleveland, the second-largest city in Ohio and site of the Republican National Convention Monday through Thursday, July 18-21. Nor about...
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Midwest travel: ACTIVATE: SMELL, FIGMENT art events take over ChicagoJul 09, 2016 7:19 am - Chicago Do you smell that? Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) launches its third ACTIVATE event of the year, SMELL, featuring dynamic art, music and lights. ACTIVATE: SMELL fil...
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New digs for dogs on Queen Mary 2 cruise shipJul 08, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Dogs that sail on the Queen Mary 2 are getting the royal treatment. The ship has just undergone $132 million in renovations that include new accommodations fo...
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Old friends share camaraderie renting a villa in ItalyJul 07, 2016 6:00 am - Friends for more than 40 years, we were empty nesters and free to travel the world - together. For years we talked about renting a villa in Tuscany - the subject often c...
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Outdoor survival tips for Bear Country
Jul 06, 2016 7:00 am - ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A basic rule on what to do when encountering a bear in the wilderness is so common, it's long been a mantra: "If it's brown, you lie down. If it's bl...
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Apps to make your travel a breeze
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Midwest travel: Music, beer, cheer at Chicago's Square Roots Fest, Roscoe Village Burger FestJul 02, 2016 7:23 am - Chicago Roots, rock, reggae Old Town School of Folk Music's Square Roots Festival is a casual, comfortable craft beer and music experience returning to Chicago's Lincoln...