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National parks: which ones are open?

November 5, 2015

National parks: which ones are open?

Which park is likely to open and how long will they stay open? At this point, it’s hard to tell.

Crater of Diamonds State Park in 5…

November 5, 2015

Crater of Diamonds State Park in 5…

Enjoy a getaway to one of the most beautiful spots in the Southwest, Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Taking the Kids -- deep into Denali National Park in Alaska

November 5, 2015

Taking the Kids -- deep into Denali National Park in Alaska

Camp Denali with its to-die-for views of Mt. Denali, when she came out of the clouds, proved one of the most memorable places we've ever visited, as much because of the lack of creature comforts as the location.

Taking the kids -- and looking back on stellar 2012 trips

November 5, 2015

Taking the kids -- and looking back on stellar 2012 trips

As I thought back about this past year's trips, I realized that each one enabled us to challenge ourselves in different ways.

Savor the San Juan Islands

November 5, 2015

Savor the San Juan Islands

A tour of these Puget Sound isles might be the country's most authentic foodie road (and ferry) trip.

You don't have to be Spider-Man to go canyoneering

November 5, 2015

You don't have to be Spider-Man to go canyoneering

I was about to follow a man I'd just met through a sweltering desert, into the crevices of a canyon, over wet boulders, down a waterfall, through a bone-chilling creek, down rock faces and up th...

Yellowstone sees rise in illegal marijuana cases

November 5, 2015

Yellowstone sees rise in illegal marijuana cases

An increasing number of visitors to Yellowstone National Park are being prosecuted for possessing small amounts of medical and recreational pot, which remains illegal on federal land.

Taking the Kids -- Kid tips for hitting the slopes for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month

November 5, 2015

Taking the Kids -- Kid tips for hitting the slopes for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month

Teach your kids how to hit the slopes with these helpful tips.

Himalayan trekkers may be required to bring GPS tracking devices after latest disaster

November 5, 2015

Himalayan trekkers may be required to bring GPS tracking devices after latest disaster

Nepalese authorities plan to introduce new rules, improve weather forecasts and better monitor the movement of hikers.

Let's go camping — in a teeny-weeny trailer

November 5, 2015

Let's go camping — in a teeny-weeny trailer

These tiny trailers aren't just cute-- they make for some pretty fun vacation memories.